Metal Stud and articulating arm
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Metal Stud and articulating arm
Hi am looking at installing a 20-30" tv with an articulating mount that pulls out away from the wall. The mount has two holes that are meant to go in one stud. I was thinking I would use toggle bolts through the steel stud.
Any thoughts on if this is a good idea?
Thanks!
Any thoughts on if this is a good idea?
Thanks!
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No..... it's not a good idea.
You need to spread the weight out. If it was a standard non moving wall mount..... you could wing it with toggle bolts. In your case you'd need to screw a board to two metal studs and attach to that board.
I was thinking I would use toggle bolts through the steel stud.
Any thoughts on if this is a good idea?
Any thoughts on if this is a good idea?
You need to spread the weight out. If it was a standard non moving wall mount..... you could wing it with toggle bolts. In your case you'd need to screw a board to two metal studs and attach to that board.
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Something like that really ought to have a solid wood reinforcement put inside the metal stud. If you don't mind doing some drywall repair you could cut open the wall and go that route.