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- To attach a cleat, you’ll need to insert one, three-inch #10 screw through the cleat into every stud it crosses (use the vertical guidelines for reference). But before you can insert a screw, you’ll need to drill a pilot hole in the cleat. Because the tool holders need to sit flush along the surface of the cleats, the screw heads must be recessed.
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Feb 3, 2020 · By installing multiple French cleats, parallel to each other and spaced a few inches apart, you can build a French cleat wall of any size and design that enhances your workspace needs.
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Wall-mounted TVs are a great way to make your living spaces more welcoming. Knowing how to mount a TV to the wall will elevate your TV and save floor space. A wall-mounted TV gives a refined look to almost any room. Use this guide to learn how to install TV mounts at the right height on your wall.
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Learn how toggle anchors, French cleats, and ceiling mounts let you hang your TV without any studs
You're finally ready to hang your TV in your home and have found the perfect place for it. There’s just one thing: when you searched for wall studs, there were none to be found. However, all hope isn’t lost! There are actually 3 really easy options that you can choose from to mount your TV without using wall studs. In this article, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions for each mounting option. And to make sure your mounting is a success, we’ll tell you what to consider before getting started.
that support your TV’s weight when mounting it without studs.
that is compatible with your TV bracket pattern and can handle the weight of your TV.
Hang your TV on the wall without studs by securing a wall mount with
, building your own French cleat mount, or mounting your TV on the ceiling.
Choose anchors and bolts that support your TV’s weight.
When hanging a TV on drywall, normal screws aren’t enough to support its weight. Special anchors like
can support more weight, making them great to use on drywall. However, not all anchors and bolts support the same amount of weight, so select ones that can withstand your TV’s weight.
Most anchors and bolts list how much weight they can carry on the packaging.
Toggle anchors and bolts have metal clasps or toggles at the end that expand once they’re placed in drywall. The clasps hook onto the back of drywall, which better supports and distributes the TV’s weight on the wall.
Anchors made for a lighter load can crack and rip your drywall when supporting too heavy objects.
Press your wall mount to the wall and mark the drill holes.
, hold up your mount to the wall where you want your TV to hang.
to make sure the mount is straight on the wall. Then, mark the hole positions on the mount onto the wall with a pencil.
Drill pilot holes into each mark you just made.
With your power drill, attach a drill bit that matches the size of the toggle anchors that you’ll be using. The package lists the size you need to use. Then,
through the drywall at each mark you made on the wall.
Measure the distance between the bracket holes on your TV.
On the back of your TV, there should be 2 holes where mounting brackets are inserted. Use a measuring tape to find the distance between the holes and jot the number down.
Saw a 2x4 piece of wood in half at a 45° angle with a table saw.
Choose a 2x4 that is a bit smaller than the length of your TV. Adjust your saw so it is at a 45° angle. Then, saw your 2x4 in half.
If you don’t have a table saw, use a
You will be left with 2 pieces of wood: one with the 45° angle facing up and the other facing down. These pieces interlock to create the French cleat. The piece of wood with the 45° angle facing up is drilled into your wall while the piece angled down screws into your TV.
to find a beam where you want your TV to hang.
Set up a ladder in the area that you want to mount your TV. Climb the ladder and rest your
against the ceiling. Simply pass it back and forth across your ceiling. When it beeps, you’ve hit a stud, so mark the area with a pencil.
Make sure to find 2 studs that you can drill the mount into.
to the ceiling and mark the drill holes.
Place the mount against the ceiling, aligning the drill holes with the studs you just marked. Then, outline the drill holes with a pencil.
Power drill and drill bits
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