Mount TV on non-load bearing wall?

Question

I am looking at mounting a 55" flat panel TV (which weighs approx. 70lbs) on what I believe is a non-load bearing wall, with TV and mount device this could end up in the 100lb range. The wall is in a high (16ft as it has an open balcony overlook) it is in a condoand it runs about 15 ft with a full side then 10 to 12 more feet with just a runner at the top which is about a foot long. Where I want to put it is over a flush mount fire place, (gas fire place). If this will hold the load I plan to use 1x6 or even 2x4 backing as the studs are aluminum. Is this possible?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Your mounting proposal sounds okay. If you use extra backing as you've suggested, then attach the wall mount frame to the backing at 4 points, the load on each point is only going to be 25 lbs or less. As for the aluminum studs, I had those at my business and they are surprisingly strong. No problem there.



But you do have a problem: your connecting cables (antenna or cable box lead, surround sound output, DVD input, a.c. power, etc.). You can't go back through the wall and you can't go down. It leaves you with some really difficult choices. (There are models coming on the market that have a wireless link for all signals, to a console elsewhere in the room, but you'd still need the a.c. power receptacle.)



Bottom line, most people are happier with an installation that provides easy access to the back of the set.

Answer 2

Sure.



I am assuming the wall is built using sound construction techniques. (I've seen some real do it yourself sort of shoddilyy done work).



I actually think the fact it is above a fireplace may be a larger issue for you. I know you may think it looks good, but you really have to pay attention to what the maximum ambent temperature might be at the TV location with a fire going.

Answer 3

you may eliminate the wallboard above the hearth and insert studs or braces the place you will possibly want them. The wall would be open so it's going to be ordinary to cover the wires and run an electric powered outlet, added audio gadget, and cable feed for the television besides. you may then in simple terms take a million/2" or 5/8" wallboard and refinish it, overlaying the wires, etc. this technique could be somewhat extra hard artwork huge yet you will no longer have any dangling wires etc. to handle afterwards, it's going to be a sparkling look.

Answer 4

yes