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TV Mount Above Fireplace
Posted on 8/13/26 at 10:19 pm
Posted on 8/13/26 at 10:19 pm
I have never mounted a tv above a fireplace before but after watching some videos I gave it a shot. I used my stud finder to mark the studs as usual, however, I drilled three holes where there should have been studs only to have my drill bit go directly through the drywall. Any idea what’s going on? Do fireplaces have the Sheetrock set back from the studs for some reason? Just thought this was weird.
Posted on 8/13/26 at 10:24 pm to ToucanBill
If you already got 3 holes and you for sure want to mount it, just keep going until you do hit a stud lol
Posted on 8/13/26 at 10:43 pm to ToucanBill
Studs should be there.
Either you're not zeroing out the unit on drywall to begin with or need another stud finder.
Either you're not zeroing out the unit on drywall to begin with or need another stud finder.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 5:46 am to ToucanBill
If this is a newer tv, it is light, and the mount doesn’t have much adjustment(ie doesn’t pull more than 6 inches out creating a ton of leverage) stick 6 zip toggles in it and call it a day. I’ve run into a fireplace or 2 with weird framing.
Don’t ever do this on a heavy TV or an articulating mount!!!!!
ETA: professional AV companies use these in case anyone thinks I’m nuts
Don’t ever do this on a heavy TV or an articulating mount!!!!!
ETA: professional AV companies use these in case anyone thinks I’m nuts
This post was edited on 8/14/26 at 6:57 am
Posted on 8/14/26 at 6:19 am to ToucanBill
Try using one of the cheap magnet stud finders.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 7:27 am to dillpickleLSU
I’d never trust a TV not in studs, don’t care if it’s light.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 7:40 am to CatfishJohn
Some of them weigh the same as pictures or mirrors that get hung with picture hooks…..contractors use those anchors for diaper changing stations….you need to adapt with the times
One zip toggle can support 265 lbs….6 of them will be fine
I just remembered what happened on one of them, it had plywood under the drywall. See if that’s the case and and it will make it easier to trust the zip toggles.
One zip toggle can support 265 lbs….6 of them will be fine
I just remembered what happened on one of them, it had plywood under the drywall. See if that’s the case and and it will make it easier to trust the zip toggles.
This post was edited on 8/14/26 at 10:08 am
Posted on 8/14/26 at 10:05 am to ToucanBill
My old house was built in the 1920's, and the studs were more like 32" apart.
They were there, just not where I expected them.
They were there, just not where I expected them.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 10:21 am to ToucanBill
Mine is broken too...damn thing goes off every time I touch it.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 11:08 am to LOL
Mine is a POS, only goes off when I put it on myself.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 1:05 pm to ToucanBill
Stud finders don’t work worth a frick. Just keep drilling holes every 1/4” with a tiny bit until you find the stud. Fill the extra holes with drywall mud.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 2:43 pm to ELLSSUU
Magnet stud finders work great for giving you the zone to search.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 3:11 pm to ToucanBill
Use your knuckle to find the stud. Tap the drywall until you hear a more solid reply.
Better yet, if you have an electrical outlet in the wall above the fireplace to plug in the TV, then remove the cover plate and use a thin screwdriver to find what side of the box is nailed to the stud to hold the box in place. Then go over 3/4 of an inch from there and that is the middle of that stud. Every stud from there should be on 16 in. centers.
Better yet, if you have an electrical outlet in the wall above the fireplace to plug in the TV, then remove the cover plate and use a thin screwdriver to find what side of the box is nailed to the stud to hold the box in place. Then go over 3/4 of an inch from there and that is the middle of that stud. Every stud from there should be on 16 in. centers.
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