How to hang a TV on a wall of plasterboard

After repairs in the apartment usually begin to arrange the furniture and other household items. At this point, the question arises of how to hang a TV on a wall of plasterboard. The solution to this problem is not as obvious as it may seem at first glance. Modern LCD panels, although lighter than their overall predecessors, but also weigh quite a bit.

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• 1. Will the HL be able to withstand the weight of the LCD TV
• 2. Everything you need for installation
• 3. Step-by-step installation of brackets for TV
• 4. Conclusions

Whether GKL can withstand the weight of the LCD TV

No need to buy bulky furniture to place a TV

Well, if the installation of television equipment thought at the stage of creating the frame. Then it was possible to lay in the profile a few mortgage bars, to which the TV brackets would then be attached. But is it possible to hang a TV on drywall if there are no mortgages? How much weight can a new wall withstand? Let's understand these issues together.

It all depends on the fasteners used. If you fix the brackets for the TV with ordinary screws, screwing them into the drywall, then nothing good will come of it. If you use special dowels, you can achieve the desired result.

An important role is played by the number of layers of drywall. If the wall is sheathed in two layers, then it can withstand more weight than if it consisted of a single layer of drywall.

The weight of the TV is from 10 to 35 kg, which largely depends on the manufacturer and the selected diagonal. One dowel "butterfly" can withstand 15 kg load. If drywall is laid in two layers, then one such dowel can withstand up to 25 kg of load. Anchor "Molly" is able to withstand even greater loads.

From here we make a logical conclusion that the drywall can support the weight of the TV, which will be fixed at 2-8 dowels (depending on the brackets that come with the LCD panel).

Everything you need for installation

Before you fix the TV on the wall of plasterboard, you need to prepare all the necessary tools and fasteners. Below is a list of all that may be needed for work:

Dowels "Molly" and "butterfly" differ in design and material performance

• Molly type anchor. This is a metal dowel with a screw that releases the presser petals during screwing;
• dowel of "butterfly" type. It works on the same principle as molly, but is not equipped with a screw and is made of plastic;
• conventional screws are screwed into the butterfly and fix the brackets to the drywall;
• drill with a drill of the same diameter as the used dowels;
• curly screwdriver is used for screwing screws and screws;
• level with a tape measure is necessary for proper placement of the TV;
• The pencil is useful for marking.

It is worth noting that some of the positions in this list can be crossed out in certain situations.

Dowels for drywall, brick and concrete

TV manufacturers are already completing their products with dowels for installation. However, this fastener is designed for use in a brick or concrete wall. Therefore, it is not entirely clear how to mount the TV on a plasterboard wall using such components. They need to set aside, and take everything you need from the list above.

You can think about the use of dowels Hartmut, more details about which can be found in the video.

Special dowels for working with hollow structures during screwing fold in half, releasing special clips. These clips are pressed against the drywall from the back and the dowel is firmly fixed.

Step mounting brackets for TV

TV can be mounted on a fixed or tilt-swivel bracket

1. On the wall of the plasterboard selects the place in which you want to install a home screen. We choose it based on our own preferences and place in the room. TV should hang exactly and at such a level that it was comfortable to watch. This will help the line and level.
2. A bracket is applied to a given place and set out clearly in level. It is desirable that one person holds the bracket, and the other one adjusts it using a water level.
3. When the bracket is applied smoothly, marks are made through the existing holes on the wall with a pencil, after which the bracket is removed.
4. Before you fix the TV bracket to the drywall, you need to drill holes for it. The drill diameter must exactly match the diameter of the dowels used . Holes are drilled perpendicular to the wall surface. You can use a screwdriver, its torque will be enough to drill drywall.
5. A dowel (butterfly or molly) is inserted into the hole without a screw. He pushed his fingers to the very end. We do the same with all the holes.
6. We attach the bracket to the wall and screw the screws or screws, pressing it.

It is worth considering where to hide the wires from the TV

Deal with how to hang a TV on drywall, everyone can. If the brackets are already fixed, then the TV is attached to them according to the instructions, but there is nothing difficult in it. Unless it is necessary to call someone to help, if the diagonal is too big.

Installation to the wall through drywall with extended dowels for concrete

If the drywall is not far from the main wall, then you can fix it with ordinary dowels for concrete. In this case, the holes are drilled through the drywall and in the main wall. However, you need to use long dowels so that they enter the main wall 5 cm. If possible, it is advisable not to use this method.

findings

Let's summarize the above:

• for greater reliability, it is better to use special metal plugs for drywall (for example, molly);
• although dowels and can withstand the weight of the TV, drywall can not withstand such loads. If the wall is sheathed with plasterboard in two layers, this is a more reliable option;
• the most effective mounting of the TV on the wall of plasterboard is made using mortgages;
• different TV models have different brackets, which is why there is no single universal way to mount them;
• The hardware that comes with the TV is not suitable for drywall.