Apr
8
Last week we talked about mounting flat-panel televisions on metal studs, this week let’s talk about anther tricky mounting surface, brick and concrete walls. Firstly know that yes, it’s absolutely possible and even preferable in some circumstances to mount televisions on these surfaces, but just as with metal-stud installations there are a few things to keep in mind before proceeding.
Right off the bat we’ll of course be using different fasteners to anchor the mount to the wall than we would if we were talking about wood studs, specifically we’ll be using concrete anchors. Call them what you may, lag bolts, anchors, expanding bolts etc. The basic premise is to drill a hole into the brick or concrete and then place the anchor through the mount and into the hole.
The anchor is then expanded by tightening a bolt which pulls the end of the anchor in toward you. Simple story made even simpler, the bolt is wedged so hard into the hole it become rock solid that is if you drill the hole correctly… I have to admit the only television we’ve ever had fall was one previously hanging off a brick wall. In short the guy drilling the holes awed them out (made too big) and the bolts didn’t get the proper expansion, result was one busted television but luckily no busted people.
This is really the biggest thing you have to watch out when drilling holes with a masonry bit to mount flat-panels, keep the hole the exact diameter the bolt requires and you’ll be fine. Mounting brackets on brick or concrete is also going to require a hammer-drill in some cases (i.e. heavy stone or concrete) and if so, don’t try and skate by without one, it’s an uphill battle.
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