I'm not much of a DIYer, but I was thinking about mounting 2 or 3 TVs (not all mine, some my parents' etc), 32", 40" and 50".
Obviously I'll be getting a stud finder and using that to find studs. The mount will be something like this: TygerClaw Tilting Flat-Panel TV Wall Mount
If I use 2 studs to mount the TV, how secure is this? Is there a chance the TV will fall? What are things to watch out for?
Best Answer
Short answer: As long as you're compliant with the TV/mounting documentation and there aren't significant defects in the studs (e.g. termite damage, water damage, etc) you should be fine.
Longer answer: I did this fairly recently and my advice is as follows...
Make sure you purchase a TV stand that is rated for the size/weight of your TV. The specs on the site look pretty beefy but don't take any chances. Consult your TV manual for mounting details. Most (if not all) TV manuals will explicitly specify the weight of the TV and what VESA mounting pattern is required.
Confirm what's included in the mounting kit and what surfaces it's rated for. The mount should explicitly say what its rated for and what's required. Our mounting kit (different brand) came with two sets of screws (1 set for concrete and 1 set for wood).
Get a mounting kit that supports heavier weights and multiple VESA patterns. If/when you ever upgrade the TV, you don't want to have to replace it. :-)
Have a friend help. Installation is waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy easier (and much safer) when multiple people are involved.
Check to see if the mounting kit lets you make small adjustments AFTER it's mounted. After setting (and re-setting) our TV mount several times, I later learned that it had the ability to make slight tilt modifications while mounted. D'oh! This saves gobs of time and is an awesome feature.
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