Can you put a TV bracket on a plasterboard wall?

Many people ask the question “Can I put TV on a plasterboard wall?” The answer is yes you can fix a TV to a plasterboard wall. Hanging a TV on a plasterboard wall is possible even if the TV is very large and heavy. GeeFix are the best plasterboard fixings for TV brackets.

How do you mount a TV on a plaster wall?

How To Mount A TV On A Plaster Wall?

1. Step 1: Decide Where You Want To Position The TV.
2. Step 2: Locate The Wall Studs.
3. Step 3: Level The Mount.
4. Step 4: Mark The Required Holes.
5. Step 5: Select A Plaster Anchor.
6. Step 6: Drill Your Pilot Holes Into The Wall.
7. Step 7: Screw The Anchors In.
8. Step 8: Remove The Screws From The Anchor.

Can you put a TV bracket on a hollow wall?

When it comes to installing a TV on a hollow drywall / plasterboard wall you’ve got a few options really: Just use plasterboard fixings and hope for the best. Put additional support inside the wall. Attach the bracket to the wall via a plinth.

How do you hang something heavy on a plaster wall?

Screws (and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items) are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail. For lighter items, simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1/4” drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.

How do you hang something heavy on a brick wall?

If you need to hang heavy objects or ensure the object is secure on the wall, use screw-in anchor hooks. All you have to do is pre-drill holes into the mortar or brick, then screw in the anchor hook. You can also use anchors that stick to or clamp to the wall, but these are best for light objects only.

How do you hang a heavy mirror on a lath and plaster wall?

Steps:

1. To hang mirror on a plaster wall, use a toggle bolt outfitted with a picture-hanging hook.
2. Drill hole through plaster large enough to accept the toggle bolt.
3. Thread machine screw through toggle bolt nut, then pinch flat the wings on the toggle and push it through the hole in the wall.

How do you know if a wall is strong enough for your TV?

Use your spirit level to make sure it’s straight, then mark with a pencil where you’ll be drilling. Before you start drilling, check you’re not drilling close to any electrical cables or pipes. A stud detector will tell you if anything metal is behind the wall.

How much weight can a drywall anchor hold?

Toggle bolts are the types of drywall anchors that can support up to 50 pounds, while steel hollow-wall anchors have a drywall anchors weight limit of up to 100 pounds.

Can a TV bracket be screwed into plaster?

If you have a flat or flush fitting TV bracket, stud walls are potentially pretty straightforward. With these ensure the TV bracket is screwed through the plasterboard and into at least two of the vertical wooden studs behind the plasterboard.

How tall should a TV bracket be on a wall?

Firstly choose a TV bracket that has a wide wall mounting back-plate section to maximise the spreading of the load. Next cut away the plasterboard sufficiently to expose 4 vertical studs for around a metre in height centered on the position of your TV.

Can you fix a radiator to a plasterboard wall?

GeeFix is the ideal fixing for mounting radiators, towel rails, ceiling fans as well as TV wall brackets. With GeeFix you can fix it once and fix it right. Each packet contains 4 fixings. Take a look at our video below to see how easy it is fixing a TV to a plasterboard wall. No comments yet. Click here to cancel reply.

What kind of brackets to use on plasterboard?

We use the “Expandet” system which is rated to 40 kgs into single sheet thickness plasterboard and we find this is safe and secure for TVs up to 50” to a maximum of 20kg TV weight (we believe it is best never to exceed 50% of a products rating) Or for dry-lined walls use the rigifix bolts and anchors as on the links above under flat brackets.