Wall Anchor for TV Mount

Types of Drywall Anchors You can Use to Mount a TV

Strap Toggle

Wil this work with my mount?

Flat Bracket– Yes

Tilting Bracket– Yes

Full Motion– Only if drilling through metal studs. Do not use in drywall.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

Strongest anchor made
Easy Installation
Weight capacity

Cons:

Expensive- Usually over $1 each
Must drill a 1/2 hole

Toggle bolts

Wil this work with my mount?

Flat Bracket– Yes

Tilting Bracket– Yes

Full Motion– Only if drilling through metal studs. Do not use in drywall.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

Second strongest anchor made
Easy Installation
Weight capacity
Cheap. Amazon sells box of 50 for $17

Cons:

Expensive- Usually over $1 each
Must drill a 1/2 hole

Self Drilling

Wil this work with my mount?

Flat Bracket– No

Tilting Bracket– No

Full Motion– No

Do NOT use these for TV installation ever.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

Great for mounting curtains and photos
Cheap
Easy to aquire

Cons:

Does NOT work for any TV installation of any kind on any bracket.
Low weight capacity

Self Drilling

Wil this work with my mount?

Flat Bracket– Yes

Tilting Bracket– Yes

Full Motion– No

Do not use these for full motion brackets.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

These work well with brackets that do not pull off the wall.
Cheap

Cons:

Sometimes the drywall is too thick to use
The yellow plastic popper breaks often
Low weight capacity

Expansion

Wil this work with my mount?

Flat Bracket– No

Tilting Bracket– No

Full Motion– No

Do NOT use these for any TV installation

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

These are great for items under 10 pounds
Cheap

Cons:

These do not work for any TV installation in any situation.
Do not use expansion anchors for TV mounting

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Wall Anchor for TV Mount

Types of Drywall Anchors You can Use to Mount a TV

Strap Toggle

Toggle bolts

Self Drilling

Self Drilling

Expansion

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