Nice work. As a tip I used to find a stud, I removed the ceiling panel and saw where they screwed in the drywall. Dropped a straight line down and was dead center on the stud since thats where the drywall joints were.
Thanks for putting this out there for us. It always amazes me how people put negative stuff out there. I appreciate the time you took to put this together.
As you demonstrated, toggles are a good method of mounting in metal studs. This requires you to pre drill a 1/2 inch hole directly in the center of the metal stud to accept the toggle. You showed how insallation can obstructed the toggle from fully seating against the wall. Sometimes pipes and even wires can prevent a snug toggle fitting. I have discovered an easier way. Uses 2 inch self drilling screws. They don't have to be perfectly centered in the stud. Also, no pre drilling is necessary. Just make sure you don't over tighten the screw to prevent stripping of the hole.
This was very helpful. We were wracking our brains trying to find out why there was resistance drilling after getting past the drywall but then it poked through the next barrier easier than was typical for a wood stud. Once we determined they were metal by opening the wall outlet plates on that wall, we needed further guidance in terms of what hardware was appropriate. This video was exactly what we needed. Thanks!
idk if this is me but going thru an issue too. drill goes past drywall, seems to go into wall, meeting resistance............ but then screw doesn't go in all the way. *absolutely* doesn't feel like how wood studs typically do! but elsewhere in the house it's been wood! i'm so frustrated. it's 2 diff walls, 2 diff rooms. i've heard people say wood knots, but again, 2 diff rooms and drilling multiple spots. living room could conceivably have been masonry, perhaps from a chimney or vent.... tho the old chimney was on a diff wall as i understand. ducts? not too likely at mid wall..... IDK MAN. i'm really really frustrated over this. i just need to get this shit done! : ( what would cause this on a wood stud? one room, trying to hang brackets for a closet shelf at like 5', and the other, a tv, around 4'. protective plates should be only 6".
Great Vid. i have used this way many times to mounts many different size tvs. i use one size below the 1/2 just so that the toggle will have a bit more to grab then i put washers on the bolts for the mount. i have had ZERO problems with this and i would use that little drilling of holes to make sure you find outsides for sure. once you find one you can use that same vertical line for other whole on same stud. ive used this to hang a 500 lb mirror ***used 6 mounting pts*** it will work for your tv
Great video! I just mounted 32 inch LCD screen (30 lbs) to my apartment wall with metal studs using the driller toggle method and it worked perfectly. I'm sure it could hold a TV twice the weight. Thanks for the help.
Nice Video....I was a hesitant to try hanging my tv, until watching your video. Thanks for taking the time to explain everything and showing exactly how it's done...never mind the naysayers.
Great video, thanks! I would just recommend to always finish tightening by hand with a screwdriver, you have much more control and less risk of overtightening.
It took me a while to sort out that there were metal studs in my Apartment, then I couldn't figure out why I had such an issue drilling through the stud to anchor my wall mount...Then I realized I was just weak and needed to work out. Either way, thanks for the tutorial. This will help me immensely.
Thank You, I was looking for someone who has actually used the driller toggles with metal studs & you actually prefer them!!, they look WAY easier to install then old style toggles! gunna use them on an upcoming install! Thanks! :)
This is a good method to add extra stability using metal studs. Just so everyone is aware, you don't need to hit a stud when using these anchors. They are rated for 100lbs each in straight drywall.
Great video! I love the transitions and camera pan on the tool bucket in the beginning. This video saved my butt... I thought I was going to have to cut, paint and mount plywood using butterfly clamps. Those drillers toggles are really going to help me out and save me time and money. Keep up the great videos man!
Thanks! This video means that I will be able to keep my Christmas present (My wife insist that it must be mounted on the wall. I now know how to do it properly. Thanks for your detailed descriptions and logical explanation of the steps. Thanks also for showing the various different anchors, screws and toggles options. You rock!
thanks for the tips, exactly what i was looking for. Im going to install and articulated wall mount for my 55'' TV. Maybe 100lbs total weight and i want to hit two studs minimum.
@@neilsr6806 it is still secured, but i have a feeling the whole thing is starting to ''lean'' forward a little. (metal studs) I have planned to remove the tv and rest it on its foot.
Great video and very helpful. Tried this in my condo but ran into an issue. For whatever reason i couldn't get the toggle all the way through the metal stud to flip it. Ended up having to 'trim' the ends slightly which isn't recommended but i put two extras to be safe.
When you talk about material can you provide links or descriptions of exactly what you are using and what size? For example the driller toggle. There are many options and would like to see what brand you prefer and size.
A massive key piece that is missing is what is around the stud. Following your advice to try and find the edges of the stud, we nicked a pipe. Luckily we did not puncture it. But you might want to mention this risk.
Thank you for the great video. I'm going to use a wooden board to catch 3 studs since the TV weighs 55 lbs. My studs are 24" apart so I'll use a 52" board to catch the 3 studs. My TV is 62" wide so the board will be hidden behind the TV. I guess the best for me would be to use toggle bolts to go through the 3/4" board and the studs ? Thank you.
That's not necessary. You can just get a TV mount that spans 24", and mount it to two studs using four SnapToggles. No wood needed. That's plenty strong enough for your TV, even with a full motion mount.
Most homes are wood studs. Most modern office building are metal studs. Usually the entire structure of the interior will tell you one way or another. For example, with metal studs you’ll typically have a hanging tile ceiling and metal door jams, where with wood studs you’ll have a drywall ceiling and wood door jams. If you still don’t know them you’ll find out once you try to drill into it.
A strong magnet will find the existing screws in a stud (even though the screw head has a bit of plaster and paint covering it, a strong magnet will locate it with ease)
Your average person can’t feather the trigger of a cordless drill like you can. I’d maybe suggest that you advise setting the clutch to about a 4 to start. Then they won’t strip it inadvertently…..
Just a regular drill bit… Most steel studs on interior walls are 22 gauge that’s pretty thin… Just read the directions on the back of the package of the anchors that you buy
I was mounting my TV in my apartment and I kept wondering why the drill was just punching through the drywall despite my stud finder telling me there was a stud there. Now it all makes sense. They used thing metal studs. So now I have to figure this out.
anyone tested the 1/2" and works with the size of the toggle? I guess once they go in the fasten on the back of the studd. Will test the sizing on some timber and report back
Hi, I have a 40lbs led tv that i need to mount on a cantilever bracket. The bracket only has two mounting points (6 inches apart vertically). Would two toggle anchors through metal studs be strong enough?
Depends on the TV but most modern TV's are fairly light. If its really heavy I would mount a piece of plywood first to try and spread out the weight. Plenty of videos on how to do that.
Hey, Dan. Thanks for the video. Can you tell me what size drill toggles you use? Hanging a 64" plasma on a basement wall with metal studs. Thanks....KC
@@blainemcdonald6972 His post was 6 years ago and also plasma's had their advantages and could have looked just as good as an LED in fact most home theatres in the earlier LED days were plasmas because they look way better in action movies and fast paced scenes. I still rock a plasma TV, probably going OLED soon though.
I have received several warnings from installers that my television is too heavy to wall-mount on metal studs. It's an older TV -- a Pioneer 50" plasma that weighs ~75 lbs (plus a ~25 lb articulating wall mount). I know this is a bit on the heavier side, but so long as we can attached to 2 metal studs, I find it hard to believe this will warp the wall. Do you have thoughts on this? Is it really necessary to remove the drywall, reinforce internally with plywood, and close the wall back up before mounting? Seems expensive, time consuming and like overkill, but I'll admit ignorance on this one!
When would you use the drill toggle vs. the snaptoggle? I have a 60 inch LED TV (51.3 lbs) and i'm using an full motion mount (23.3lbs), so it weighs total = 74.6lbs. I also only have two metal studs 24 inch wide. Also i'm in a rental property so i would need to possibly remove the toggles when I move and patch up the holes. Which would be easier to remove out of the walls? Also would 4 Toggles be enough, 2 on each metal stud Or would I need to use dry wall anchors as well? Thanks!
in reference to the comment aout stud finders: no, both are not effective, electronic stud finders are trash! run them along the wall and ark the beginning of the stud 5 times and you'll 5 different markings, how can you trust a device that's not consistent. All they do is give you a vage idea of where the stud is, but its not good enough to find the center. I even tried buying the super fancy $80 one and it was still trash, and not consistent with where it marks the stud. A magnet doesn't lie, it latches on to the nail that's holding the dry wall onto the stud, which will be centered enough for a mounting screw to go in. With a stud finder you cen end up drilling into the edge of stud and not get the actual stability you think you're getting.
When using the 364R Driller Toggle for a 42' TV, the bolts that come with the kit are no longer necessary? Those screws are thick enough? Thanks for the great instructional.
How is that plastic drywall anchor going through the metal stud? The anchor is for drywall and you said the package called for a 1/2 in bit so is the drywall anchor screwing through the metal like it would through drywall?
Can you mount a tv to metal studs that is full motion? I don't see that discussed anywhere as they usually say fixed or tilt. Is there a reason? Great video
I drilled a hole through the drywall and the metal stud using a half-inch drill bit. unfortunately two of my four holes (both holes are on the same side), the metal was stubborn and the bit made a mess of the surrounding drywall so that it isn't really a round hole. consequently, i can't really fit the toggle snugly enough for it to stay in place. any suggestions on how i can reinforce this hole? shall i just use putty/spackle and let it dry/harden?
I'm getting ready to wall-mount two flat screen televisions, one 37 inch and another 47 inch, in my new home which has metal studs. Using either the driller toggles or the strap toggles appears very straightforward, my only question is would using either of these methods with a fully articulating TV wall mount present a problem? The videos that I've seen so far have had only tilting mounts and one other video included using a 3/4 inch plywood backing plate to mount the television. I'm just curious if the additional weight and motion from the fully articulating mount makes things more difficult or makes this method not possible.
And if your mount isn't wide enough to bridge into 2 studs which are 16" apart? You mentioned using a board onto the wall as a base. I plan to do this with a solid pine 6x30" board, 3/4" thick to be sure I get toggled into both studs. 50lb 65" OLED TV - not risking it!
The answer is to get a wider TV mount. If your TV ud that big and heavy, and your wall mount doesn't even span 16" (let alone 24"), then that mount is probably not suitable for that size and weight of a TV. TV mounts are all rated for a maximum size AND weight TV (and not or), check the specs and make sure it is suitable.
Are you suppose to go all the way through the stud or only as long as the anchor? Also, I have a 32 inch Westinghouse TV that weighs about 15 lbs; do I need washers for the metal stud?
great video, I have a 60lb 55" Plasma. Was going to go ahead with the plywood on two steel studs, but considering that its articulating (need it to swivel 30 deg) and a pretty heavy TV, I'm a bit nervous. Would I be better off with floor to ceiling plywood? I've seen elsewhere cutting out the drywall and putting the plywood straight on the studs, but a bit leary as its a rental apartment. would appreciate any feedback
I think you'd be fine with just a piece of plywood. There is really no reason to go floor to ceiling. I think that is just overkill. I've mounted plenty of TV's (over 30lbs) directly to a single metal stud using an articulating mount and they are solid as a rock. So, if you're TV is only 60 lbs and you are going to hit 2 studs then I see no reason it wouldn't hold.
Good video ,have a question for steel stud mounting what is the name of anchors that can hold 150 lbs each ?I will be mounting a vending machine on wall it comes with a bracket made for 8 anchors the total weight is 250 lbs .Can you give me some advice on strongest best method of hanging ? Thank you.
I'm having a wall mount for my 55" tv professionally installed but I'm trying to be sure it can be done and I have the correct parts. Initially, I bought a full motion wall mount and thought there were wood studs. Today, the contractor found that there are metal studs with 12" spacing and I didn't have anchors so it couldn't be installed. Which would work better, the driller toggles or the snap toggles? If I understand this correctly (which I am completely unsure about), the snap toggles actually go behind the stud and would be safer? I'm really nervous about making sure it will be secure, I have a toddler...
Can someone let me know what bit i need to make a hole in the metal stud? My drill seems to be struggling with the bits i have, also, did he put a screw into the toggle bit afterwards?
Use a step bit, after using a small HSS twist bit to make the pilot hole. The methods shown in the video are wrong, of course you'll have difficulty if you follow them. I just posted a very detailed comment explaining the proper method.
I currently have strap toggler anchors and wanted to know what bolts would you recommend using to mount the bracket after the anchors are installed, or if the ones that come with the Anchors are fine. I have a newer Samsung 55" so it only weighs 50 lbs.
The size of your TV doesn't matter. How much do they weigh? Most newer TV's around that size weigh less than 40lbs and using an articulating mount won't be a problem. But, if you have an older/heavier TV than you'll need to use your best judgement.
Crazy thing is that the wall mounts we were looking at weight a heck of a lot more than the TV. Looking forward to putting up our new baby tomorrow. Thanks again for the great video.
Going to drill into an aluminum stud in my trailer. What is a good way not to drill through too far? Would be unfortunate if I drilled through the outer wall.
Nice work. As a tip I used to find a stud, I removed the ceiling panel and saw where they screwed in the drywall. Dropped a straight line down and was dead center on the stud since thats where the drywall joints were.
Thanks for putting this out there for us. It always amazes me how people put negative stuff out there. I appreciate the time you took to put this together.
As you demonstrated, toggles are a good method of mounting in metal studs. This requires you to pre drill a 1/2 inch hole directly in the center of the metal stud to accept the toggle. You showed how insallation can obstructed the toggle from fully seating against the wall. Sometimes pipes and even wires can prevent a snug toggle fitting. I have discovered an easier way. Uses 2 inch self drilling screws. They don't have to be perfectly centered in the stud. Also, no pre drilling is necessary. Just make sure you don't over tighten the screw to prevent stripping of the hole.
This was very helpful. We were wracking our brains trying to find out why there was resistance drilling after getting past the drywall but then it poked through the next barrier easier than was typical for a wood stud. Once we determined they were metal by opening the wall outlet plates on that wall, we needed further guidance in terms of what hardware was appropriate. This video was exactly what we needed. Thanks!
Going through this exact thing right now!
idk if this is me but going thru an issue too. drill goes past drywall, seems to go into wall, meeting resistance............ but then screw doesn't go in all the way. *absolutely* doesn't feel like how wood studs typically do! but elsewhere in the house it's been wood! i'm so frustrated. it's 2 diff walls, 2 diff rooms.
i've heard people say wood knots, but again, 2 diff rooms and drilling multiple spots. living room could conceivably have been masonry, perhaps from a chimney or vent.... tho the old chimney was on a diff wall as i understand. ducts? not too likely at mid wall..... IDK MAN. i'm really really frustrated over this. i just need to get this shit done! : (
what would cause this on a wood stud? one room, trying to hang brackets for a closet shelf at like 5', and the other, a tv, around 4'. protective plates should be only 6".
@@lurklingXI hope it wasn't a pipe or conduit
Great Vid. i have used this way many times to mounts many different size tvs. i use one size below the 1/2 just so that the toggle will have a bit more to grab then i put washers on the bolts for the mount. i have had ZERO problems with this and i would use that little drilling of holes to make sure you find outsides for sure. once you find one you can use that same vertical line for other whole on same stud. ive used this to hang a 500 lb mirror ***used 6 mounting pts*** it will work for your tv
500 pound mirror on ONE stud?!
Excellent video, offered two suggestions for how to mount tv's to metal studs. Stuff I didn't know. Great video man, thanks for doing this.
Can't tell you how much I appreciate the fact that there are no corny-ass jokes in the middle of every other step, like with all these other DIYers.
Great video! I just mounted 32 inch LCD screen (30 lbs) to my apartment wall with metal studs using the driller toggle method and it worked perfectly. I'm sure it could hold a TV twice the weight. Thanks for the help.
Nice Video....I was a hesitant to try hanging my tv, until watching your video. Thanks for taking the time to explain everything and showing exactly how it's done...never mind the naysayers.
Hello! Did you ever get your tv mounted using this method? If so which toggles did u use? How is it holding up?
Hey Natalie...I did hang my 70 inch tv using those anchor bolts, and it has worked perfectly.
Great video, thanks! I would just recommend to always finish tightening by hand with a screwdriver, you have much more control and less risk of overtightening.
It took me a while to sort out that there were metal studs in my Apartment, then I couldn't figure out why I had such an issue drilling through the stud to anchor my wall mount...Then I realized I was just weak and needed to work out. Either way, thanks for the tutorial. This will help me immensely.
How are the workouts going ya shrimp ?
You better be jacked asf now. 7 years to train
Dan the handyman is much more clear than 99% of handyman vidoes. He moves along quickly but not too fast and he explains things succinctly.
THIS WAS AMAZING. I used the first set of fasteners (cobra) and it worked perfectly. Thank you so very much.
Did you have to predrill? also what sizes did you use and what size predrill? thanks!
Thank You, I was looking for someone who has actually used the driller toggles with metal studs & you actually prefer them!!, they look WAY easier to install then old style toggles! gunna use them on an upcoming install!
Thanks! :)
This is a good method to add extra stability using metal studs. Just so everyone is aware, you don't need to hit a stud when using these anchors. They are rated for 100lbs each in straight drywall.
Oof. I dunno if I would trust my 75" on drywall
@@tyger2891 yeah i sure as hell wouldn't. i'm so used to overmarketing hype, i never believe what they tell you.
Great video! I love the transitions and camera pan on the tool bucket in the beginning. This video saved my butt... I thought I was going to have to cut, paint and mount plywood using butterfly clamps. Those drillers toggles are really going to help me out and save me time and money. Keep up the great videos man!
This is the best video about this subject
this method worked for me and my metal stud/drywall
Thanks! This video means that I will be able to keep my Christmas present (My wife insist that it must be mounted on the wall. I now know how to do it properly. Thanks for your detailed descriptions and logical explanation of the steps. Thanks also for showing the various different anchors, screws and toggles options.
You rock!
Great, good and simple instructions. Thank you!
thanks this was helpful. I never used steel studs before and I think my apartment might have them so wanted to prepare.
this is so helpful than other videos. thanks for sharing
This video helped me a bunch, thank you.
Nice job Dan and thanks from Michigan and Florida.
Love the walk and talk intro! so news!
Great video! Very helpful - thanks for the tips.
Thanks for sharing! Mounted my TV in time for the Super Bowl.
Great video Dan, I now know what it takes to mount heavy things to metal studs.
You’re awesome and this video is awesome. Thank you for making it, I just hung 3 tv’s!
This is great. Thank you. Helped me a lot.
Thank you for teaching us, you're awesome, man!!
Thank you! This was exactly what I needed to complete my project.
thanks for the tips, exactly what i was looking for. Im going to install and articulated wall mount for my 55'' TV. Maybe 100lbs total weight and i want to hit two studs minimum.
Is your TV still safe on the mount? Any sagging noticed on the mount?
@@neilsr6806 it is still secured, but i have a feeling the whole thing is starting to ''lean'' forward a little. (metal studs) I have planned to remove the tv and rest it on its foot.
Thanks for the video. I have a metal stud wall covering a plaster one. We used smaller studs. The wall is only about 2 inches deep.
Very perfect explanation
Great video and very helpful. Tried this in my condo but ran into an issue. For whatever reason i couldn't get the toggle all the way through the metal stud to flip it. Ended up having to 'trim' the ends slightly which isn't recommended but i put two extras to be safe.
You gotta do what you gotta do.
Thank you!!!!! Just what I was looking for
Great job
When you talk about material can you provide links or descriptions of exactly what you are using and what size? For example the driller toggle. There are many options and would like to see what brand you prefer and size.
This was so helpful. thank you
A massive key piece that is missing is what is around the stud. Following your advice to try and find the edges of the stud, we nicked a pipe. Luckily we did not puncture it. But you might want to mention this risk.
Good point. I should have mentioned that.
Exactly what I needed
Great video
"Orientated" is not a word. It's oriented. Killed the whole video.
en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/orientate
@@djmips Oh, you are British. That explains it. In America, it's just as accepted as irregardless.
Thank you for the great video. I'm going to use a wooden board to catch 3 studs since the TV weighs 55 lbs. My studs are 24" apart so I'll use a 52" board to catch the 3 studs. My TV is 62" wide so the board will be hidden behind the TV. I guess the best for me would be to use toggle bolts to go through the 3/4" board and the studs ? Thank you.
That's not necessary. You can just get a TV mount that spans 24", and mount it to two studs using four SnapToggles. No wood needed. That's plenty strong enough for your TV, even with a full motion mount.
@@danstheman33 thank you very much for your expertise Dan, I really appreciate it.
Great Video !! Question how can you tell what structures have wood vs metal ?
Most homes are wood studs. Most modern office building are metal studs. Usually the entire structure of the interior will tell you one way or another. For example, with metal studs you’ll typically have a hanging tile ceiling and metal door jams, where with wood studs you’ll have a drywall ceiling and wood door jams. If you still don’t know them you’ll find out once you try to drill into it.
@@StayHandy thanks brother !!
A strong magnet will find the existing screws in a stud (even though the screw head has a bit of plaster and paint covering it, a strong magnet will locate it with ease)
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@Lukas Ahmed flixportal :P
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Great video..thanks for sharing this info.
Great video sir!
Thanks, I thought this was the way to do it but needed a second opinion.
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!
THANKS 🙏
Nice job
Thanks for sharing really appreciate it 👍
How much weight can one stud support?
Your average person can’t feather the trigger of a cordless drill like you can. I’d maybe suggest that you advise setting the clutch to about a 4 to start. Then they won’t strip it inadvertently…..
What kind of drill bit did you use?
Just a regular drill bit… Most steel studs on interior walls are 22 gauge that’s pretty thin… Just read the directions on the back of the package of the anchors that you buy
Very helpful. Thanks!
Great post.... solid job well done
With the snap toggles, don't leave them in your car. On hot or cold days the plastic parts in them can easily weaken then break off when installing.
Would they break off after being installed? Say if the room was cold/hot. Never used them
@@carminbhe1592 No.
@@carminbhe1592 the plastic is not load bearing. It just holds the metal anchor in place until you install the screw.
I was mounting my TV in my apartment and I kept wondering why the drill was just punching through the drywall despite my stud finder telling me there was a stud there. Now it all makes sense. They used thing metal studs. So now I have to figure this out.
Thanks for the handy video, Dan. Question: Why are you using 1/2" holes when the biggest driller toggles out there are 3/8"?
anyone tested the 1/2" and works with the size of the toggle? I guess once they go in the fasten on the back of the studd. Will test the sizing on some timber and report back
@@JAFFAST1X how did the 1/2" work?
@@JAFFAST1X well.... did it work?
Hi, I have a 40lbs led tv that i need to mount on a cantilever bracket. The bracket only has two mounting points (6 inches apart vertically). Would two toggle anchors through metal studs be strong enough?
Nice work,,,could you explain how did you center 2 of them so they touch perfectly, and both are centered to the window?
Can a 75 inch TV be mounted on metal stud drywall wall? Or 75 is way too heavy for metal studs?
Depends on the TV but most modern TV's are fairly light. If its really heavy I would mount a piece of plywood first to try and spread out the weight. Plenty of videos on how to do that.
Thank you 🌱
Thanks!! Just what I looking for.
Great video, thank you!
Hey, Dan. Thanks for the video. Can you tell me what size drill toggles you use? Hanging a 64" plasma on a basement wall with metal studs. Thanks....KC
No buddy uses plasma TV any more. They are 10 times heavier than panel TV and the picture is nor as good.
@@blainemcdonald6972 His post was 6 years ago and also plasma's had their advantages and could have looked just as good as an LED in fact most home theatres in the earlier LED days were plasmas because they look way better in action movies and fast paced scenes. I still rock a plasma TV, probably going OLED soon though.
I have received several warnings from installers that my television is too heavy to wall-mount on metal studs. It's an older TV -- a Pioneer 50" plasma that weighs ~75 lbs (plus a ~25 lb articulating wall mount). I know this is a bit on the heavier side, but so long as we can attached to 2 metal studs, I find it hard to believe this will warp the wall. Do you have thoughts on this? Is it really necessary to remove the drywall, reinforce internally with plywood, and close the wall back up before mounting? Seems expensive, time consuming and like overkill, but I'll admit ignorance on this one!
When would you use the drill toggle vs. the snaptoggle?
I have a 60 inch LED TV (51.3 lbs) and i'm using an full motion mount (23.3lbs), so it weighs total = 74.6lbs. I also only have two metal studs 24 inch wide. Also i'm in a rental property so i would need to possibly remove the toggles when I move and patch up the holes. Which would be easier to remove out of the walls?
Also would 4 Toggles be enough, 2 on each metal stud Or would I need to use dry wall anchors as well?
Thanks!
How did your installation go? I'm about to take on almost the same but I have a 50 lb assembly.
in reference to the comment aout stud finders: no, both are not effective, electronic stud finders are trash! run them along the wall and ark the beginning of the stud 5 times and you'll 5 different markings, how can you trust a device that's not consistent. All they do is give you a vage idea of where the stud is, but its not good enough to find the center. I even tried buying the super fancy $80 one and it was still trash, and not consistent with where it marks the stud. A magnet doesn't lie, it latches on to the nail that's holding the dry wall onto the stud, which will be centered enough for a mounting screw to go in. With a stud finder you cen end up drilling into the edge of stud and not get the actual stability you think you're getting.
It does take a bit to get used to, but the electric ones are good for timber studs as well.
When using the 364R Driller Toggle for a 42' TV, the bolts that come with the kit are no longer necessary? Those screws are thick enough? Thanks for the great instructional.
Excellent.
Details glossed over.
How is that plastic drywall anchor going through the metal stud? The anchor is for drywall and you said the package called for a 1/2 in bit so is the drywall anchor screwing through the metal like it would through drywall?
Free drill bit behind the TV. Wonder if its still there.
Can you mount a tv to metal studs that is full motion? I don't see that discussed anywhere as they usually say fixed or tilt. Is there a reason? Great video
I drilled a hole through the drywall and the metal stud using a half-inch drill bit. unfortunately two of my four holes (both holes are on the same side), the metal was stubborn and the bit made a mess of the surrounding drywall so that it isn't really a round hole. consequently, i can't really fit the toggle snugly enough for it to stay in place. any suggestions on how i can reinforce this hole? shall i just use putty/spackle and let it dry/harden?
I'm getting ready to wall-mount two flat screen televisions, one 37 inch and another 47 inch, in my new home which has metal studs. Using either the driller toggles or the strap toggles appears very straightforward, my only question is would using either of these methods with a fully articulating TV wall mount present a problem? The videos that I've seen so far have had only tilting mounts and one other video included using a 3/4 inch plywood backing plate to mount the television. I'm just curious if the additional weight and motion from the fully articulating mount makes things more difficult or makes this method not possible.
Those may be faster but a 1/4" toggle bolt (as you call it strap toggle) from Toggler is rated for 200+ lbs
Thanks for the tip!
Hello Handyman, great video !! thanks for sharing. any suggestions for 70" TV ? Thanks,
Can I use this method with a Tilting Wall Mount? Great video
What did you do with the cords?????
And if your mount isn't wide enough to bridge into 2 studs which are 16" apart? You mentioned using a board onto the wall as a base. I plan to do this with a solid pine 6x30" board, 3/4" thick to be sure I get toggled into both studs. 50lb 65" OLED TV - not risking it!
The answer is to get a wider TV mount. If your TV ud that big and heavy, and your wall mount doesn't even span 16" (let alone 24"), then that mount is probably not suitable for that size and weight of a TV.
TV mounts are all rated for a maximum size AND weight TV (and not or), check the specs and make sure it is suitable.
safety first mate. gotta protect those eyes :)
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Are you suppose to go all the way through the stud or only as long as the anchor? Also, I have a 32 inch Westinghouse TV that weighs about 15 lbs; do I need washers for the metal stud?
great video, I have a 60lb 55" Plasma. Was going to go ahead with the plywood on two steel studs, but considering that its articulating (need it to swivel 30 deg) and a pretty heavy TV, I'm a bit nervous. Would I be better off with floor to ceiling plywood?
I've seen elsewhere cutting out the drywall and putting the plywood straight on the studs, but a bit leary as its a rental apartment.
would appreciate any feedback
I think you'd be fine with just a piece of plywood. There is really no reason to go floor to ceiling. I think that is just overkill. I've mounted plenty of TV's (over 30lbs) directly to a single metal stud using an articulating mount and they are solid as a rock. So, if you're TV is only 60 lbs and you are going to hit 2 studs then I see no reason it wouldn't hold.
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Good video ,have a question for steel stud mounting what is the name of anchors that can hold 150 lbs each ?I will be mounting a vending machine on wall it comes with a bracket made for 8 anchors the total weight is 250 lbs .Can you give me some advice on strongest best method of hanging ? Thank you.
I'm having a wall mount for my 55" tv professionally installed but I'm trying to be sure it can be done and I have the correct parts. Initially, I bought a full motion wall mount and thought there were wood studs. Today, the contractor found that there are metal studs with 12" spacing and I didn't have anchors so it couldn't be installed. Which would work better, the driller toggles or the snap toggles? If I understand this correctly (which I am completely unsure about), the snap toggles actually go behind the stud and would be safer? I'm really nervous about making sure it will be secure, I have a toddler...
You using an impact driver or regular screw gun? My screw is just dancing away on the stud.
If you use a new drill bit and place it deep in the drill chuck it will help with that. Otherwise it just takes a bit of finesse.
Can someone let me know what bit i need to make a hole in the metal stud? My drill seems to be struggling with the bits i have, also, did he put a screw into the toggle bit afterwards?
You need a metal bit.
Use a step bit, after using a small HSS twist bit to make the pilot hole.
The methods shown in the video are wrong, of course you'll have difficulty if you follow them.
I just posted a very detailed comment explaining the proper method.
Perfect, thankyou sir
I currently have strap toggler anchors and wanted to know what bolts would you recommend using to mount the bracket after the anchors are installed, or if the ones that come with the Anchors are fine. I have a newer Samsung 55" so it only weighs 50 lbs.
The ones that come with the anchors are fine. However, you may need to use some washers to hold the TV Bracket securely to the wall.
The size of your TV doesn't matter. How much do they weigh? Most newer TV's around that size weigh less than 40lbs and using an articulating mount won't be a problem. But, if you have an older/heavier TV than you'll need to use your best judgement.
Crazy thing is that the wall mounts we were looking at weight a heck of a lot more than the TV. Looking forward to putting up our new baby tomorrow. Thanks again for the great video.
Just wondering if in the same situation you could use molly bolts and just secure them into the drywall and not a stud?
Links to the items you used would have been great.
Is it wise to assume that most commercial property utilize metal studs?
Usually
WAIT! 0:23 - What kind of monitor stand is that? Or...are they mounted to the wall and those black things are conduit covering the wires?
Going to drill into an aluminum stud in my trailer. What is a good way not to drill through too far? Would be unfortunate if I drilled through the outer wall.
Could you link or list the types of fasteners in the description please?