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I want to use a SANUS Full-Motion TV Mount (Model SLF428-B1) for my 65" TV, but it requires wooden studs or concrete. What's the best way to make this happen? I am a total novice when it comes to TV mounting. According to my building manager, the walls in my building have metal studs that are 16" on center (which I think means they are 16" apart" and are about 2" x 3".
These are the products involved in this installation:
Mount: SANUS Preferred 37"-90" Full-Motion TV Mount
Model SLF428-B1
24.7 lbs.
TV: Sony A80CK 65"
50.7 lbs.
Soundbar: Sony HT-S2000 8.16 lbs.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWLCLZPS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detail%2Bs&t h=1
Soundbar Mount: SANUS Universal Soundbar TV Mount Kit: 3.52 lbs.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V8DW4FF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detail
All these products have already been purchased. I actually brought a guy over to install all this, and he told me that it requires wooden studs (not knowing anything about TV mounting, I thought one bracket was as good as another for whatever wall), and recommended that at least 2 floor to ceiling wooden beams/studs be put in behind the drywall, and that he's not able or willing to do that.
Afterwards, I did some research, and while the SANUS does require wooden studs or concrete for this mount, this guy did manage to install a similar mount on metal studs by putting a piece of wood in front of the drywall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7jtuiMY8Pk
If that's a viable solution, someone please explain to me why putting a piece of wood on top of the wall works. And is it the best solution? I won't be able to do any of this myself regardless. What he did in the video is way beyond my capabilities. And I would prefer any wood reinforcement be done behind the wall so the TV has a lower profile (which is important to me). I would have my GC do it if he's willing/able. However, it may be extremely costly and messy to open up the wall and install anything there. What would be the best solution for me here?
These are the products involved in this installation:
Mount: SANUS Preferred 37"-90" Full-Motion TV Mount
Model SLF428-B1
24.7 lbs.
TV: Sony A80CK 65"
50.7 lbs.
Soundbar: Sony HT-S2000 8.16 lbs.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWLCLZPS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detail%2Bs&t h=1
Soundbar Mount: SANUS Universal Soundbar TV Mount Kit: 3.52 lbs.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V8DW4FF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detail
All these products have already been purchased. I actually brought a guy over to install all this, and he told me that it requires wooden studs (not knowing anything about TV mounting, I thought one bracket was as good as another for whatever wall), and recommended that at least 2 floor to ceiling wooden beams/studs be put in behind the drywall, and that he's not able or willing to do that.
Afterwards, I did some research, and while the SANUS does require wooden studs or concrete for this mount, this guy did manage to install a similar mount on metal studs by putting a piece of wood in front of the drywall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7jtuiMY8Pk
If that's a viable solution, someone please explain to me why putting a piece of wood on top of the wall works. And is it the best solution? I won't be able to do any of this myself regardless. What he did in the video is way beyond my capabilities. And I would prefer any wood reinforcement be done behind the wall so the TV has a lower profile (which is important to me). I would have my GC do it if he's willing/able. However, it may be extremely costly and messy to open up the wall and install anything there. What would be the best solution for me here?
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