How To Put Up Wall Mounts With Metal Studs

Some models are fastened to only one stud mark the location of each stud s center with a pencil.

How to put up wall mounts with metal studs.

Cut the metal studs and tracks. Slide the toggle bolt through the hole and pull securely to the metal stud. Since the metal studs are installed vertically you ll want to position your toggle bolt vertically as well. Cut both side flanges of a steel stud using straight cut aviation snips.

The spring loaded wings cinch up when you push the bolts into the holes and they snap back open. Wall mounting a tv to metal studs is slightly more difficult than mounting to wood studs. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using the toggle bolts. For easier electrical and plumbing installations later on keep all the keyhole knockouts aligned by cutting all steel studs to length from the same end.

Screw each bolt so that it s snug but not tight to the bracket. This will ensure that the wall bracket sits flat on the wall and doesn t rock. Make sure the bracket is level then tighten the bolts. Otherwise the toggle bolt will run into the side of the metal stud and the connection will be all funky and not as robust.

Use a nail to confirm a stud has been located. If mounting a tv to a wall made of brick you won t need to find studs. Align a bracket with the screw holes in the wall and push the bolts and wings through the holes. Insert each bolt and rotate it so the wings open vertically behind the flange.

It takes a little patience to get the snap toggle in place especially when there is insulation in the walls. However in this video i show you a simple and secure way to wall m. Instead use masonry anchors when fastening the mount to the wall. Once all the bolts are secure check to make sure the bracket is level before tightening the bolts fully.

Locate the two studs in your wall that will support your tv.