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    Nov 4, 2007, 09:07 PM
    Metal Studs in Basement, Want to Hand LCD TV
    I recently moved to a new home with metal studs in the basement. I want to hang a flatscreen LCD TV, it's about 120 lbs (with wall mount), someone says the studs may bend, can anyone confirm this?
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    Nov 6, 2007, 08:23 PM
    I could see that happening, maybe not bending, but the fact that the metal studs are very thin I can see where it would be a problem, id fasten it to at least 2 of the metal studs and then also use some screw in anchors for extra support, or install some 2x4 blocks behind the wall
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    Nov 19, 2007, 03:21 PM
    If the studs are 2x4 and there is drywall on both sides, they should support your TV.
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    Nov 19, 2007, 05:43 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by rav4man
    I recently moved to a new home with metal studs in the basement. I want to hang a flatscreen LCD TV, it's about 120 lbs (with wall mount), someone says the studs may bend, can anyone confirm this?
    I would be careful with this installation. Your right in saying that the metal stud/studs may bend not right away but within time they will. You should try using a sheet of ply to distribute the weight to a larger surfis of the wall with may fastners if plywood is not to your liking there are other types of material you could use. But I wouldn't recommend using a wall mount fastened to studs alone you need more.
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