Is It Safe to Wallmount an 82" TV?

bigbadboogieman on 25/05/2020 - 22:28

Hi OzBs,

We recently got an Samsung 82" 82RU8000WXXY TV with an EzyMount VLM6600 Full Motion TV Wall Mount. At the time of buying we were all pumped up about mounting the TV to a wall and all that. Since then we have been having conflicting thoughts.

1. How safe is it to mount a large screen 47KG TV to a wall?

2. Any best practices like how many studs are usually used to mount a large TV? Like 2 Studs 4 Screws to wall or a single Stud with 2 Screws are sufficient?

3. How has your experience been with JB hi-fi wall mounting service?

Our situation: We are planning to mount it to internal side of an external/outer wall. Wall is basically left side of the home and flat (not a corner). The home structure is single storey, brick-veneer (inside gypboard/drywall - outside brick), constructed in the year 2000. Unsure where the studs would be located or the spacing between the studs. We have paid JB hi-fi to send over an installer to mount the TV so it's not a DYI. No children living in the household but we occasionally get families visit which have toddlers.

Thanks

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • Hybroid on 25/05/2020 - 22:40
    +6

    You just paid $299 for a professional to install it for you. Let them sort it out and relax.

    • bigbadboogieman on 25/05/2020 - 23:09

      Yes I did.. also mentioned on the post above but I want to ensure I am not short handed while learning other OzB's experience with large TV mounts.

      • brendanm on 26/05/2020 - 10:00

        They are paid to mount these things. I have a plasma on the wall that probably weighs as much as that thing.

    • On1 on 27/05/2020 - 15:23

      Thats a lot of money for a 30min job.

      Buy correct rated brackets (they will give you the right screws).
      Find the stud, drill some holes and screw in the bracket (use a spirit level to level it, the bracket sometimes comes with it).
      Get a friend, and lift and hang the TV on the bracket.

      Sit back and pop yourself a beer while you enjoy 82 inches of happiness, and spend the $300 on a sound bar or something.

  • [Deactivated] on 25/05/2020 - 22:45

    If you mount it safely :)

  • bdl on 25/05/2020 - 22:53
    +1

    Yes, have a wall mount 85 inch Sony and it hasn't fallen off or killed anyone in past year or so :)

    • mbck on 26/05/2020 - 00:26
      +1

      Not yet…

      In all seriousness I hope you and the family are well

      • bdl on 26/05/2020 - 01:48

        When I want to upgradew to a 95 inch the wall mount might magically fail, though :P

  • BugsBunnyAUS on 25/05/2020 - 23:31

    As long as it's done safely by a professional you've got nothing to worry about

    • [Deactivated] on 26/05/2020 - 08:29

      As long as it's done safely by a professional you've got nothing to worry about

      FTFY

  • chuneeperformance on 25/05/2020 - 23:35

    Don't place such a large fixed items on a swivel arm based mount. They will start to bow downwards.

    Best ones are dual out triple armed in a parallel top to bottom design.

    • bigbadboogieman on 25/05/2020 - 23:49

      Are you able to share link for a good one?

      • miowmiow on 26/05/2020 - 15:59
        +1

        The Ezymount one you linked will be fine as it's dual arm. if you feel like spending more money Vogel's is your next step up in quality but I don't think it's necessary.

  • Zachary on 26/05/2020 - 02:03
    -1

    If you're that worried about the TV falling, why not just get a projector that screens 82" in size, and then mount that on the ceiling, hmmm? Or have the projector on a wheelie trolley so it can't fall down unless you kick the trolley over….or have it installed rigidly on a flat surface at the back just like the ones you see at the cinemas…?

  • SBOB on 26/05/2020 - 06:43
    +1

    Old 42" and 50" plasma screens weigh more than today's 80 plus inch screens.

    You're paying someone to mount it because you don't have enough DIY skills to use a stud finder, level and drill. Let them do their job.

    (Flat wall mount one stud would be fine, for an extended arm I would definitely want to hit 2)

    • JimB on 26/05/2020 - 10:01

      Recently moved house, took off my 65inch Plasma and then mounted it again in the new house. I forgot how heavy the plasma's are. I think mine around 60kg.

      I'm waiting for prices to drop or my plasma to die to justify buying a 82 or 85inch.

      I would be a bit concerned about the swivel arm, have never used one like that for such a large TV. Good thing is if you arranged it via JB, if something does happen, JB will sort it out.

  • slow on 26/05/2020 - 08:50

    I mounted a 75 inch screen and it is solid as rock (used an appropriately rated bracket, connected to studs, and used extra screws).

    Having seen some of the work done by "professional" tradies over the years, I am far more trusting of it having been done by me.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2020 - 13:25

    How big is everyone's lounge room that an 80-85" tv doesn't look out of place in it? We have a 65" one from this deal and are more than happy with it.

    • On1 on 27/05/2020 - 15:26

      I ve been camping out for a TV that size, and my lounge is 5m long.

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