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Originally Posted by AFireInside
Not sure if this is the best place to post this or to make a new thread but figured I'd try.
I currently have a basement wall where I'm going to have to mount an 85 inch 100lb tv. I'd rather put it on a stand, but there is a built shelf that won't allow a stand.
The problem is I have 3 studs, 24 inches apart, with one stud in the middle. I thought of using 3/4 inch plywood across all three studs with structural screws then put the mount on the plywood bolting the outsides to the plywood and adding extra bolts in the middle through the plywood and into the center stud.
Some have said this will be fine and others that say it it's a good solution.
I've thought of using a couple 2x4's as well since the tv is so big it will never be seen.
Anyone have any experience?
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I have hung 100's of tv's, including much heavier plasma etc.
Assuming the mount is either flat or tilt, use proper lags on the center stud with the bracket and toggle bolts (their pullout strength is something like 200 lbs) to secure the bracket at the ends. If the mount is articulating (motion) then you might consider 3/4 plywood support.
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