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Adding a TV Mount to Brick Wall--How to Properly Support?
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:40 pm
I'm adding a full motion TV mount to a brick wall in my living room. The area is above a wood-storage 'hole' in the wall next to my fireplace.
The problem is, there are no studs behind this section of the brick wall. I know this because we recently renovated the master bathroom which is on the other side of the fireplace/brick wall.
I can access this area pretty readily and build something to give it some support behind the brick, but I am struggling with ideas on what type of support I should make. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
The problem is, there are no studs behind this section of the brick wall. I know this because we recently renovated the master bathroom which is on the other side of the fireplace/brick wall.
I can access this area pretty readily and build something to give it some support behind the brick, but I am struggling with ideas on what type of support I should make. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
This post was edited on 9/12/17 at 3:51 pm
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Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:42 pm to lnomm34
Put a plate on the backside of the wall and secure all bolts through it.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:43 pm to lnomm34
is masonry screws and anchors not enough? you might be over thunking this.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:43 pm to lnomm34
Drill through the rock and secure the mount with long bolts with nuts on the backside (in your closet). That will be sturdier than anything else you can easily do.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:43 pm to lnomm34
There's plenty of room to cut some 2"x4"s and brace between the studs.
This post was edited on 9/12/17 at 3:45 pm
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:43 pm to lnomm34
Drill holes in masonry, use masonry sleeves and Lag screws to attach mount
This post was edited on 9/12/17 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:43 pm to Chad504boy
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is masonry screws and anchors not enough? you might be over thunking this.
I really might be, I tend to over analyze everything. But Sanus does not recommend mounting to brick.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:44 pm to Displaced
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Put a plate on the backside of the wall and secure all bolts through it.
This was one of my thoughts. Distribute the load.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:45 pm to lnomm34
carbide drill bit and masonry screws.
easy peazy
easy peazy
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:45 pm to DuckManiak
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There's plenty of room to cut some 2"x4"s and brace between the studs.
It's hard to tell in the photo, but the studs you see are not actually up against the brick wall that I'll be mounting to.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:45 pm to lnomm34
Smart move not putting it above the fireplace and voiding your warranty.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:46 pm to lnomm34
Ive done it. Use the hammer in wall anchors, they look like big nails but expand behind the bricks. Very solid.
Figure out what size you need for your item's weight....
Figure out what size you need for your item's weight....
This post was edited on 9/12/17 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:47 pm to notsince98
How are you delivering power to the TV?
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:48 pm to notsince98
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Smart move not putting it above the fireplace and voiding your warranty.
Yea, I am not a fan of putting it above the fireplace. And I'd prefer not to put it where I am forced to here. But as you can see, this wall is all brick. Another wall is all sliding doors to the backyard. I don't want to put my couch facing away from the sliding doors looking out over the lake. So this is the only real option.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:48 pm to Tigeralum2008
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How are you delivering power to the TV?
I have power already there. Not a problem on that front.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:49 pm to Mouth
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carbide drill bit and masonry screws.
easy peazy
yup. if you're worried, just add a couple more to the mount instead of the normal 4 and you're good to go. i've mounted 2 to brick.
everyone loves blue tapcons!
eta make sure you have a hammer-drill or you will be in hell drilling holes.
This post was edited on 9/12/17 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:50 pm to CAD703X
You're talking about the outlet by the door? Oh, I was thinking you'd want a cord free view
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:51 pm to lnomm34
quote:simply so they are not liable for improper hanging...tapcons (masonry screws) should be plenty,drill the proper size hole and do not overtighten.
But Sanus does not recommend mounting to brick.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:53 pm to Tigeralum2008
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You're talking about the outlet by the door?
No. If you look closely you can see romex poking through the brick near the center of taped rectangle of where the TV will go. We used to have a mantel that went all the way across and it had a strip of outlets along the top. I unwired that when I removed the mantel. I need to cut the bricks to add a receptacle box with that existing wiring.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 3:53 pm to lnomm34
Cut some 12" square pieces of 1/2" plywood. Drill your holes through the mortar and use bolts, washers and nuts. Put the bolts through the plywood to distribute the weight.
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