Plasma Mount question

[Clider]

I have a 42" Samsung LCD that's going in the master suite of my new place that I'm still retro'ing. It's going in a corner where two walls meet... basically, I need a mount that attaches to both side walls (these walls form a right angle) and allows me to mount the TV and adjust it depending on where I am in the room. Do they make something like that or am I going to be stuck building a backboard that transverses the space I want to mount and mount a regular tilt mount to that?

 

[Rickster71]

Hi Clider
It sounds like you're a good candidate for a mount the comes out of the ceiling.
Possibly one of these. http://store.videomountstore.com/cemofor32to5.html

 

[SpeedDemon]

Hi Clider
It sounds like you're a good candidate for a mount the comes out of the ceiling.
Possibly one of these.

I agree a ceiling mount may be the best choice. If that is not an option - then a sturdy full motion wall mount is the solution. Unfortunately, I know of none that attach to both walls. Make sure you get one with some reach like the Sanus VMAA26 available at the Audioholics Store, which extends 26 inches to give you the flexibility you want.

Make sure you attach the mount to the studs!

Speed Demon

 

[Clider]

Hi Clider
It sounds like you're a good candidate for a mount the comes out of the ceiling.
Possibly one of these. http://store.videomountstore.com/cemofor32to5.html

I wish - I have 16 foot ceilings... but that would be awesome. I'm going to wait until I have all the furniture in there, final, before I start trying to figure out fully where to put it, but I'd love nothing more than something integrated or automated. I'd consider an "at the foot of the bed" motorized mount, but due to the poles at the corner of my bed that will obstruct the view, I'm limited to the wall mounts and where I can put them.

 

[acacia987]

here is a related question for mounting a plasma. i want to mount my plasma in the basement but the wall is as follows; .5" dry wall,1" stud(a 1x2" spacer used between the drywall and masonry) and then the gray masonry brick. i figure the 1x2 is not strong enough to screw into and support the tv, so i would have to go all the way to the masonry brick. Any suggestions on what to use? the tv will be flat mounted.

 

[Rickster71]

here is a related question for mounting a plasma. i want to mount my plasma in the basement but the wall is as follows; .5" dry wall,1" stud(a 1x2" spacer used between the drywall and masonry) and then the gray masonry brick. i figure the 1x2 is not strong enough to screw into and support the tv, so i would have to go all the way to the masonry brick. Any suggestions on what to use? the tv will be flat mounted.

You could do a ceiling mount also.

To answer your question:
The best, and easiest is to use Tapcon bolts.
You can find them at the Depot of Lowes. Easy to finf, they are blue.
They come with a drill bit, so that the bolt will make it's own threads into the block.
Second choice:
I would use four large toggle bolts.
If the mounting bracket allows, try to put the holes right through the 1/2 inch furring strip, and into the block.
Setting a concrete anchor in hollow block doesn't always work the best. The anchor may drop into the cavity, if not done just right.

Good Luck,
Rick

 

[acacia987]

i agree toggle bolts would be the best:

additional concerns would be:
finding long enough bolts to go all the way through.
making sure the bolt location does not fall on a grout line or the center of the block, which could get tricky.

 

[Rickster71]

i agree toggle bolts would be the best:

additional concerns would be:
finding long enough bolts to go all the way through.
making sure the bolt location does not fall on a grout line or the center of the block, which could get tricky.

Hi Acacia,
You won't be able to see a grout line if you have furring strips and sheet rock up already.
Frankly, Tapcon bolts are your best bet, in this case.
See link http://www.tapcon.com/
The hole needed for them is smaller and easier to drill than the holes to accommodate toggles.
The Tapcon's will hold more weight.

A problem with toggles in your situation, (with the blocks covered) you have to make sure you drill into the hollow part of the block, and not a rib. The toggle won't open, if the hole is drilled into a rib.
I wouldn't worry about the grout line as much, when using Tapcons.

 

[majorloser]

I agree with the Tapcons. I've used them around the house to hang very heavy shelves directly to the block behind drywall. You'll need about a 2 1/2" to 3" screw. I'd go with a 1/4" if they fit through the holes on your mount.

 

[acacia987]

tapcons hold more weight? i would think a properly installed toggle bolt would hold more and judging by the spec sheet it would. my issue with tapcon is when i look at it, i keep thinking of a regular screw. the tv is a Panasonic 42" plasma, 95lbs

 

[annunaki]

here is a related question for mounting a plasma. i want to mount my plasma in the basement but the wall is as follows; .5" dry wall,1" stud(a 1x2" spacer used between the drywall and masonry) and then the gray masonry brick. i figure the 1x2 is not strong enough to screw into and support the tv, so i would have to go all the way to the masonry brick. Any suggestions on what to use? the tv will be flat mounted.

Are they 1" wide x 2" deep? or 2" wide by 1" deep?

 

[BMXTRIX]

I have a 42" Samsung LCD that's going in the master suite of my new place that I'm still retro'ing. It's going in a corner where two walls meet... basically, I need a mount that attaches to both side walls (these walls form a right angle) and allows me to mount the TV and adjust it depending on where I am in the room. Do they make something like that or am I going to be stuck building a backboard that transverses the space I want to mount and mount a regular tilt mount to that?

Back to the original question...
http://www.peerlessmounts.com/dyn/Products/BrowseProduct.aspx/tn/57/u/t/categoryID/195

The above is basically what you would use in this situation. You don't span both sides, but mount firmly into the corner, then use the arm to put it in the corner, or pull it out and direct the display where you want to see it. Make darn sure you are on studs when you install it! This should have zero issues with your display though.

Oh - and you can find it online for far less than listed on the Peerless website.

 

[acacia987]

Are they 1" wide x 2" deep? or 2" wide by 1" deep?

2"wide, 1" deep

 

[Rickster71]

tapcons hold more weight? i would think a properly installed toggle bolt would hold more and judging by the spec sheet it would. my issue with tapcon is when i look at it, i keep thinking of a regular screw. the tv is a Panasonic 42" plasma, 95lbs

I can only tell you that I've hung heavy switch gear, meter stacks, and other electrical equipment, and have never have a problem.

95lbs sounds heavy for a 42" plasma? I have a 50" Pioneer, that doesn't weigh that much.
Regardless, if in doubt you can use six Tapcons, and I'd drill through the furring strips, into the block. So the void behind the sheet rock doesn't collapse.

Take a close look at the hinged part of a toggle; it's the weakest point of the whole thing.
Not to mention the problem I mentioned earlier, if you miss the hollow part of the block, the toggle won't open.