Mounting TV on Plasterboard Walls

That Guy · 16 Mar 2015 at 00:42

Right so was donated an Amazon Fire TV Box and as I already have an Apple TV on the TV in the Living Room I thought I would buy a cheap TV for the Bedroom:

- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400871439881

Yes I know the TV is very cheap but it won't be used that often so don't want to pay much for it. It was the cheapest 1080p TV I could find.

The TV Wall Mount I will be using is this one:

- http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004RB7ATC

I really don't want to be punching holes in the wall to find studs, I think they are metal anyway going by the rest of the house. The Plasterboard is standard 12mm from what I can see.

I believe the below fixings will be strong enough for 7.6kg? I was thinking of putting about 8 into the all. I also have the correct setting tool for the fixings too.

- http://www.screwfix.com/p/hollow-wall-anchors-8-16mm-m5-x-52mm-pack-of-10/12229

Just thought I would double check with others before going ahead with this

That Guy · 16 Mar 2015 at 23:34

Thank for the feedback peeps going to give the fixings I found a try and see how it goes.

Will come back and post results, next thing is to try and drop the cables down through the wall, I only have 2 power cables and a aerial cable to do so sure I will be fine :eek:

That Guy · 25 May 2015 at 20:16

Well thought I would post an update to show how I got on

TV Used: Technika 39E21B-FHD 39'' LED TV (link)

TV Mount Used: Ultra Slim TV Bracket Wall Mount (link)

Fixings Used: Heavy Duty Wall Inserts (link)
Link for wall inserts is just an example go for the HEAVY DUTY versions in B&Q

Details of Install:

Mounted Bracket to wall with Fixings and Setting Gun:

Drilled wholes and used 99p Garden Wire to pull cables through:

Tidied holes with Brush Cable Cover Plates:

Needed to cut plug off TV as it had non-removable cable:

Finished Result:

Very pleased with the end result, thought this would help others looking to do this.

Questions welcome

That Guy · 25 May 2015 at 21:54

HeX said:
Very neat and tidy set up, though not sure why your TV is at head height and in what appears to be a small cupboard

It's easier to view when laying on the bed, and the better half has her "make me look beautiful" table under it. The TV is in an alcove section next to a fitted wardrobe.