Fixing a 20kg TV to a metal stud dry wall

James Daniels · 26 Sep 2019 at 07:13

I've got an approx. 20kg TV that I want to fix to our drywall with a swing bracket. I'm wondering what fixing to use to fix directly into the metal stud. Can anyone recommend a fixing type to sit in metal stud?

I'm going to put a few secondary fixings into the plasterboard using spring toggles:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/timco-spring-toggles-6-x-40mm-10-pack/4787x?_requestid=26839

I've also got a pack of these:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-self-drill-plasterboard-fixings-metal-32mm-100-pack/2422h

I reckon these in the plasterboard would probably hold the whole thing in place if I were to gamble on them, but I'm not gonna risk the TV (and whoever might be underneath it at the time). I want to make sure I've got some solid, primary fixings directly into the stud.

Cheers!

200sols · 26 Sep 2019 at 07:28

Use these https://www.gripitfixings.co.uk/

Felix · 26 Sep 2019 at 09:06

The first link is for fixing that are used to install a lot of the interactive boards and flat panels in schools.

MarkeR · 26 Sep 2019 at 09:43

200sols said:
Use these https://www.gripitfixings.co.uk/

Yup, I have all my TVs and monitors hung using these. I used the biggest ones just in case.

EssexBoy · 26 Sep 2019 at 10:00

GeeFix are the best imo if you want to be extra secure.

Ginger-Menace · 26 Sep 2019 at 10:23

as above, I Watch this guy and he did a test on them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeFyQS2NGVM&t=697s

Psycho Sonny · 26 Sep 2019 at 15:31

200sols said:
Use these https://www.gripitfixings.co.uk/

they are overpriced cheap crap.

they are made of plastic. there are much better metal ones available that are also cheaper.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072JYXJL6/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A3DX34LFPTVJXU&psc=1

just 1 of many examples

Syla5 · 26 Sep 2019 at 16:03

Psycho Sonny said:
they are overpriced cheap crap.

they are made of plastic. there are much better metal ones available that are also cheaper.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072JYXJL6/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A3DX34LFPTVJXU&psc=1

just 1 of many examples

Those aren't drywall fixings.....they are masonry fitting long screws that have a metal sheath to bridge a gap....

DampCat · 26 Sep 2019 at 16:04

Psycho Sonny said:
they are overpriced cheap crap.

they are made of plastic. there are much better metal ones available that are also cheaper.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072JYXJL6/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A3DX34LFPTVJXU&psc=1

just 1 of many examples

Those are a completely different thing. Gripits rely on guage size and surface area to hold weight but dont protrude past the drywall. What you linked require you to drill through into brick or breeze. Yes, one may be better than the other in one situation, but what if it's not an option?

Psycho Sonny · 26 Sep 2019 at 17:08

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DDF1...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

these then

JBuk · 26 Sep 2019 at 19:49

Psycho Sonny said:
they are overpriced cheap crap.

they are made of plastic. there are much better metal ones available that are also cheaper.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072JYXJL6/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A3DX34LFPTVJXU&psc=1

just 1 of many examples

These are for dot and dab walls aren’t they? If so They look like the fixings I will need to hang a double curtain rail

NoobCannon · 26 Sep 2019 at 20:01

Psycho Sonny said:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DDF1...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

these then

Those are good but i wouldn't hang anything heavy/expensive on them shelves etc yes.

Tbh i wouldn't hang anything heavy at all on plasterboard i would be drilling thru into the wall behind but thats just me after daughter pulled our curtains down and completely destroyed a section of plaster board ripping huge holes into it where the fixings were.

I know plenty of people who use any number of different plasterboard fittings and have no problems tho.

I personally use these to get behind the plasterboard, used them to hang kitchen units after the builders red plugs and screws pulled out. Various sizes available etc

Rigifix M6 Anchor Fixings 25 Pack https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D9843OE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gWqJDbC3TJF0J

200sols · 26 Sep 2019 at 21:14

Psycho Sonny said:
they are overpriced cheap crap.

they are made of plastic. there are much better metal ones available that are also cheaper.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072JYXJL6/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A3DX34LFPTVJXU&psc=1

just 1 of many examples

Haha, another stupid post from you.

Drumroll · 26 Sep 2019 at 21:29

200sols said:
Use these https://www.gripitfixings.co.uk/

This. Best solution ever. I kind of went bonkers and used 6 to keep my 65" at the wall, but after being able to lift myself without any movement from the bracket, and 11 months later, still solid.
Best value is the multi size packet. Smaller ones will be a godsend for curtains.
Just remember to use slight smaller drill bits because you want a tight fit. If needed, using a screwdriver, gently spin it against the borders, circular motion, to increase the size of the newly drilled hole.

wattsy · 26 Sep 2019 at 21:48

HI
I use these in our flat for all our tv's (on stud walls )

https://www.toggler-uk.com/snaptoggle

Psycho Sonny · 26 Sep 2019 at 23:00

200sols said:
Haha, another stupid post from you.

Shows how much you know.

They are made of plastic that is a fact.

Vs metal which as far as I know is a far stronger material.

But you keep on using plastic.

Russinating · 26 Sep 2019 at 23:08

Is Psycho Sunny the new magnolia, or whatever his name was?

The grip it fixings are great. Simple to fit, they only need what must be 1 or 2mm space behind the board and hold true. I've used other plasterboard fixings which have ruined the board when fitted.

My only gripe would be it's hard to get some of the bits in the right size (I think the yellow ones ask for 15mm drill bits which aren't very standard... should be 16mm really).

Psycho Sonny · 26 Sep 2019 at 23:08

NoobCannon said:
Those are good but i wouldn't hang anything heavy/expensive on them shelves etc yes.

Tbh i wouldn't hang anything heavy at all on plasterboard i would be drilling thru into the wall behind but thats just me after daughter pulled our curtains down and completely destroyed a section of plaster board ripping huge holes into it where the fixings were.

I know plenty of people who use any number of different plasterboard fittings and have no problems tho.

I personally use these to get behind the plasterboard, used them to hang kitchen units after the builders red plugs and screws pulled out. Various sizes available etc

Rigifix M6 Anchor Fixings 25 Pack https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D9843OE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gWqJDbC3TJF0J

I think you need to read back to my original post where the first thing I recommended was to drill further and use core fix.

These were the second option.

Anyway the point is that you can buy all metal fixings for 1/10th of the price of some plastic fixings which are popular because they were on dragons den.

You can literally break them using minimal force and a screwdriver. They are junk. I would trust metal over plastic for fixings any day.

Psycho Sonny · 26 Sep 2019 at 23:10

Russinating said:
Is Psycho Sunny the new magnolia, or whatever his name was?

The grip it fixings are great. Simple to fit, they only need what must be 1 or 2mm space behind the board and hold true. I've used other plasterboard fixings which have ruined the board when fitted.

My only gripe would be it's hard to get some of the bits in the right size (I think the yellow ones ask for 15mm drill bits which aren't very standard... should be 16mm really).

Go watch a YouTube video comparing gripit with other fixings then come back here.

https://youtu.be/mIEY3E4fiDk

Russinating · 26 Sep 2019 at 23:14

Psycho Sonny said:
Go watch a YouTube video comparing gripit with other fixings then come back here.

https://youtu.be/mIEY3E4fiDk

Watched the first 19 seconds, none of those are Gripits or anything like them.