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antok86

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okay i want to mount a 32inch tv to the wall. Problem is the wall i want it on is also used for a hide-a-way door. there is one vertical stud and the rest are horizontal. would it even be possible to mount a tv at this position?




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Toggle bolts might work. Or, depending on the weight of the tv EZ Anchors will definitely work.
 
The material making up the pocket door frame is most likely only 3/4" thick and lightly stapled together. It will probably hold the weight of the TV.

About an inch or so above the top of pocket door track there will be solid framing that will easily support the weight of the TV. I would figure out a way hang the TV from that framing. Maybe a piece of 3/4" plywood attached to the framing, painted to match the wall and hidden behind the TV, that the bracket can be bolted to at the desired height.
 
Use a mount with an arm. I have this one holding a 42" screwed into one stud. Mount is built like a tank. No sag whatsoever fully extended.
 
what is the weight of the TV? toggle bolts will be ok for most TVs that size.
 
morgwon said:
Use a mount with an arm. I have this one holding a 42" screwed into one stud. Mount is built like a tank. No sag whatsoever fully extended.
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Do you know how long the main arm is? If I use an arm like that I would use it folded and not extended. Do you get any drifting
 
swimming pool said:
The material making up the pocket door frame is most likely only 3/4" thick and lightly stapled together. It will probably hold the weight of the TV.

About an inch or so above the top of pocket door track there will be solid framing that will easily support the weight of the TV. I would figure out a way hang the TV from that framing. Maybe a piece of 3/4" plywood attached to the framing, painted to match the wall and hidden behind the TV, that the bracket can be bolted to at the desired height.
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Yea if you look at my photo the top stud is a bit thicker and the one on the right vertical is also thicker I peeked though the door and was able to see the studs. The mount morgwon posted might be the best since I have a frame stud to the right. My only concern would be if that arm when closed will be centered on my wall
 
So here's how it turned out. This is my first time mounting a tv

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That looks really good man. I was about to chime in saying I mounted my 40" with NO studs; I just used eight 100lb anchor screws (I can do pullups on the mount no problem and nothing flexes), but your setup looks even better than mine does. :)
 
Protoform-X said:
That looks really good man. I was about to chime in saying I mounted my 40" with NO studs; I just used eight 100lb anchor screws (I can do pullups on the mount no problem and nothing flexes), but your setup looks even better than mine does. :)
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thanks. it came out pretty well. i just used better lag bolts/screws that was included.
 
Tv looks like it is about 8 inches further away from the wall than it should be.
 
I wonder if there is a way to shorten the arm that attaches to the tv. Would make it look more low profile. I have that same mount and it works like champ.
 
ocellaris said:
Tv looks like it is about 8 inches further away from the wall than it should be.
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morgwon said:
I wonder if there is a way to shorten the arm that attaches to the tv. Would make it look more low profile. I have that same mount and it works like champ.
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it works great but yes it does stick a little since that arm is a little longer than i expected. it can be flush with the wall but then it wont be centered. with it centered it isnt too much of a bother with it sticking out
 
Looks good man. How did you hide the TV cables so well? I just put up a full motion mount, but still have the cables showing :(
 
antok86 said:
it works great but yes it does stick a little since that arm is a little longer than i expected. it can be flush with the wall but then it wont be centered. with it centered it isnt too much of a bother with it sticking out
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Take a piece of 1/4" plywood and put some holes in it. Same hole pattern as on the mount and same as on the TV but offset enought to center everything.

Use screws/washers/nuts to fasten to the mount. Screws to fasten to the TV.

Paint the plywood black if you want.
 
im doing another tv in my house but this time im going to run power cable in the wall. like a powerbridge setup. the circuit breaker is 15 amp will i be okay using 12/2 romex wiring even though thats rated for 20amp?
 
antok86 said:
im doing another tv in my house but this time im going to run power cable in the wall. like a powerbridge setup. the circuit breaker is 15 amp will i be okay using 12/2 romex wiring even though thats rated for 20amp?
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Yes.
 
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