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I have a Cantilever TV wall bracket (weighs around 10kg) that will be extended out from the wall 25 inches in order to hold a 55" TV weighing 23kg. The wall is solid brick with a sheet of 0.8-inch-thick plasterboard on top. Not sure what to use to mount the bracket to the wall, I have heard all of the below are ok. Would greatly appreciate some advice.

1. Ramplug (Large Grey) and galvanized coach screw
2. Ankascrews
3. Expanding/anchor bolts
4. Shield anchor

My main concern is the added weight on the bracket due to it being fully extended outwards.
 
Any idea on the make/model of TV bracket?

If it's something like this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07S9555SL
then it should be no problem - it's rated to 45kg and has space for more than just 6 bolts, if you want to add additional support. I have a similar mount and no problems with my 50" TV being extended away from the wall and angled at 45 degrees to fit in a corner.

If it's more like this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invision-Bracket-Cantilever-Compatibility-Purchase-Black/dp/B0000BU1DE
then I'd be more cautious - as personally think the mounting points screws aren't spread apart enough.


As for fixings, then something like these might be a better idea
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corefix-Bracket-Plasterboard-Fixing-Tested/dp/B072JYXJL6
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rigifix-M6-Anchor-Fixings-Pack/dp/B00D98057I
 
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Does it not come with its own fixings? Which should be designed to be able to support a tv up to specified capacity at full extension.

If it was me (I have just fitted a cantilever bracket and used 6 x wall plugs and coach screws supplied) and I was worried about weight i’d just use 6mm sleeve anchors for piece of mind. Providing the wall is of a sound nature sleeve/shield anchors will be able to take an incredible amount of weight.
 
Rigifix for the fixings would be my choice. It’s what I used to mount 65” TV on cantilever. Dot n dab plasterboard over breeze blocks.
 
morkfromork said:
I have just fitted one of these and the fixing supplied where 10mm bolts. and plugs. They where rubbish. The plugs split once the bolts went in. I changed them some 13mm and they have worked a treat. https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01AYBLPNA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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13mm rawplugs?

Armageus said:
Any idea on the make/model of TV bracket?

If it's something like this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07S9555SL
then it should be no problem - it's rated to 45kg and has space for more than just 6 bolts, if you want to add additional support. I have a similar mount and no problems with my 50" TV being extended away from the wall and angled at 45 degrees to fit in a corner.

If it's more like this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invision-Bracket-Cantilever-Compatibility-Purchase-Black/dp/B0000BU1DE
then I'd be more cautious - as personally think the mounting points screws aren't spread apart enough.


As for fixings, then something like these might be a better idea
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corefix-Bracket-Plasterboard-Fixing-Tested/dp/B072JYXJL6
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rigifix-M6-Anchor-Fixings-Pack/dp/B00D98057I
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The bracket is a VOGEL 545, and it came with 4 80mm coach bolts and large grey plugs. So confused as i really don't think plastic plugs are enough in this instance.

200sols said:
Rigifix for the fixings would be my choice. It’s what I used to mount 65” TV on cantilever. Dot n dab plasterboard over breeze blocks.
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I dont have a dot and dab wall, i have a solid brick wall with plasterboard over the top. There is no gap between the wall and the plasterboard.
 
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noobftw said:
I dont have a dot and dab wall, i have a solid brick wall with plasterboard over the top. There is no gap between the wall and the plasterboard.
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Whether it's dot and dab or not, the 0.8" inch of plasterboard may make a difference (as that length of coach bolt will be unsupported, putting a downward strain on the bolt, and potentially causing the plasterboard to crack).

Personally I'd get some of the above Rigifix anchors and use them.

An alternate option would be to cut a square out of the plasterboard and recess the bracket into the plasterboard and then the coach bolts/grey plugs direct into the wall would be fine.
 
200sols said:
Rigifix for the fixings would be my choice. It’s what I used to mount 65” TV on cantilever. Dot n dab plasterboard over breeze blocks.
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Its either sleeve anchors or rigifix wallanchors, decisions decisions. The sleeve anchors would probably be more secure, bu those rigifix fittings look easier to work with.
 
noobftw said:
Its either sleeve anchors or rigifix wallanchors, decisions decisions. The sleeve anchors would probably be more secure, bu those rigifix fittings look easier to work with.
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Sleeve anchors are fine providing you drill the correct size hole and don’t try beating them in. If the sleeve catches the edge of brickwork it will buckle causing issues. Just tap them in gently and you’ll be fine.

Haven’t used the rigifix myself but if your worried it maybe the safer option.
 
A cheap way to secure it which puts your mind at ease is to drill the hole, then fill with polyfiller before you put the plug in.

The filler then hardens around the plug and bolt.
 
I have an LG 55” B9 on a Vogels Thin 545, used the supplied fixings and it’s been fine. From what I recall, the plugs given are quite decent when looking at them online.

I do get a bit nervous when I fully extend it out though because it just looks ridiculous on this small thin bar but it’s well within weight capacity.
 
I have exactly the same TV mount :). I just did not like the idea of using plastic plugs with that amount of weight with it fully extended :/

I think I will give one of the below a shot and possibly use some glue type substance with it :/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00D98057I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2RTLZ3URM8RHQ&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corefix-Bracket-Plasterboard-Fixing-Tested/dp/B07B414ML7/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Corefix+Heavy+Duty+Dot+&+Dab+Wall+Fixing&qid=1576785436&s=diy&sr=1-5
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00D98057I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2RTLZ3URM8RHQ&psc=1

What kind of wall did you put it on, brick and plasterboard?
Also, do you tilt ypur OLED panel downwards?
 
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Would it be best to use the M8 or M6 Regifix version of the kit, I am not 100% sure if my tv bracket holes are even big enough for an M8. FYI, there are 4 holes for mounting, 2 at the top, 1 in the middle and bottom.
My main two concerns are the added weight on the bracket due to it being fully extended outwards. From my maths, it results in around 115kg on each bolt. Secondly, are the bolts going into the brickwork far enough? 90mm for the M6 and 100mm for the M8...
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/717rZ-g5HtL._AC_SL1257_.jpg
 
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Armageus said:
An alternate option would be to cut a square out of the plasterboard and recess the bracket into the plasterboard and then the coach bolts/grey plugs direct into the wall would be fine.
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This would work.

Or cut out the plasterboard then inset some 12mm plywood and bolt that to the blockwork behind. This is what I did when mounting a 2m high double stainless steel radiator that weighed around 60kg when empty.

I didn't bother with the rigifix in the end as the concrete blocks are hollow so they just wouldn't grab hold.

The Invision bracket is good but I prefer the larger one they make with 2 sets of arms attached to the wall. I don't like a single arm at all with the twisting load you'd get on the single mounting.
 
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noobftw said:
Would it be best to use the M8 or M6 Regifix version of the kit, I am not 100% sure if my tv bracket holes are even big enough for an M8. FYI, there are 4 holes for mounting, 2 at the top, 1 in the middle and bottom.
My main two concerns are the added weight on the bracket due to it being fully extended outwards. From my maths, it results in around 115kg on each bolt. Secondly, are the bolts going into the brickwork far enough? 90mm for the M6 and 100mm for the M8...
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You are possibly over thinking this mate. Look the manufacturer if they are reputable would provide the necessary fixings to have covered your situation. If their were many cases of tv being damaged as a result they would have acquired a bad rep or gone out of business.

Now think about it logically. Your drilling holes in a brick, how wide is that brick? 4 inches? Then that is the depth you need. The fixing let’s use a sleeve anchor as an example, relies on the sleeve expanding against the substrate it is being fixed into. So having the sleeve expand in the cavity/void would be no use to you.

I use fixings on a regular basis to fix equipment like a baseless 2 post vehicle lift to a concrete floor. These fixings can support a silly amount of weight including that of a 2,3,4 and more tonnes of vehicle, providing you have an understanding of what you are doing.

A tv isn’t really that heavy but I understand you don’t want it damaged so use a bit of common sense and just get it done.
 
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