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Is it possible to mount a TV to drywall?

Top Answer: Yes, always (47% of 143 votes).
Is it possible to mount a TV to drywall?
Yes, always
47%
In most cases
37%
In some cases
9%
No, never
4%
Not sure
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Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Yes, find the studs with magnetic stud buddy and if a stud cannot be found, there are plenty of hollow wall anchors the can handle heavy loads.
Lopez Installations
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Same as plaster hit the studs.
Powerhouse Contractors
Answer: No, never
Explanation: You should never mount a 60 inch television on drywall.
JC Handyman Services
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Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: We can mount your TV to most wall surfaces provided there are studs to secure to mount too.
Trusty Handy Helpers LLC
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Depends on location
APHS INC
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Depends on the tv and the wall too, it’s risky but possible
KK TV Mounting
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Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Again, it is always best to find studs to anchor to.
Stone County Services
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: It is important to check for adequate support inside the wall before installation.
Endicott Handyman Service
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Yes, with the right wall anchors.
Esquire TV mounting
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Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: The same!
New Modern Dimensions LLC
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Once again,as long as you mount using studs.
Able-1 Handyman Services
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: You can only do this if you have studs that you can screw into to give it the support drywall is not sturdy enough to hold anything bigger than say 4 lb even then you want to properly secure it with the proper Anchorage material
New's Handyman Service
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Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: In today's market no matter if the studs are 16 or 24 inches apart. Mounts are available to take care of your installation.
Connect Tech Svcs TV Mounting
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: As long as the wall has framing that is rated for the weight of the TV and the hardware is attacted at the supporting member behind the drywall. Never mount just into drywall, always located the framing for support.
1 Call Property Maintenance LLC
Answer: No, never
Explanation: I wouldn't advise it how many studs and I wouldn't hang anything from drywall not even other sheets of drywall
Thunder Struck Handyman LLC
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Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Depends on the surface.
La Quinta Co
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Yes it very possible just found the wall studs
Green Day Home Service’s LLC
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: With dry wall screws
Above the rest landscaping and delivery
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Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: As long as the proper anchors are used
RR Services
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: as long as you find the studs you will be fine as with plaster do NOT expect your drywall and some anchors to support a tv
CLK Drywall & Handyman Svcs
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Yeah, depends on the size of the TV and the durability of the wall
Skilled Service, Repair & Installation
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Answer: In some cases
Explanation: There are kits available to purchase to mount tv's to drywall when studs are not available.
Matthew Gottfried
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: As long as the TV is anchored properly.
Maintenance Man Home Services
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: There are a variety of different hollow wall hangers out there.
Moran Property Inspections
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Answer: In most cases
Explanation: If you cannot find studs you can mount to drywall with special toggles but it depends on the weight of the tv and mount. Never mount only into drywall with a articulating wall mount. The movement of the articulating wall mount will eventually work its way out of the drywall. Only Mount straight into drywall if you have a standard tilt Mount or fixed mount.
Acuity Installation, LLC
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Drywall always have studs behind them.
Central TX TV Mounted
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Drywall has studs normally spaced 16" to 24" apart making it ideal for television mounting.
The Assemblers
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Answer: No, never
Explanation: Blockings should installed first.
derol construction
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Most housing construction has wood 2 by 4s in the wall. and 95% of all mounts are done on this type of material. In some high rise appartments the walls sometimes use metal studes and this can make the install a bit trickier. Metal studs are not as strong and usuall need other types of reinforcement. It can be done and I have done several but I Install additional support to insure that the mount wil be solitly in place.
White Hat Computer Support Ltd
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Again I personally don't. I'm a stud finding kinda guy. Again those mollies.
Resurrection Rebuilding & Remodeling
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Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Onto drywall with wood studs. They do make toggle bolts to secure to drywall and it will hang, but with force applied to the TV it can be pulled from wall. It will not fall on its own.
AV Integration Group
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: As long as it is anchored into the studs it is safe
Mn Tv & Entertainment Installation
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: We have never found it not possible to mount a TV on drywall. However, there may be a possible scenario that might make mounting correctly and issue, for instance a 753 lbs TV on an articulating mount. Also, if mounting is possible the studs may dictate the proper mounting location on the wall.
TVmtn.com
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Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Drywall is one of the easiest surfaces to work with
D&R Home Audio Services
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: as long us we have wood or metal stud
sky tv mounting
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Easier to find studs and conceal wiring
Telsat communications
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Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: find the studs
all-phaze handyman & TV install
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Most common installation.
Modern AV LLC
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: I still wouldn't recommend doing it.
David's Handyman Services
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Answer: No, never
Explanation: Always mount heavy objects to wall studs
Honey Do Handyman & Painting
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Perffect
HD TV Antennas installer
Answer: No, never
Explanation: I haven't found a way yet, to safely mount to drywall only.
San Diego TV Install
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