Ceiling Mounting TV in Basement

Meanie

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Aug 15, 2012, 9:15:22 PM8/15/12

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Per the subject title, I plan to install Unistruts on "L" brackets between
joists then attach the mount to the Unistruts.

Is it better to drill straight through the joist then fasten the L brackets
with bolts washers and a nuts or use a lag bolt into the joist? I tend to
think the bolts, washers and nuts are the best choice.

Ed Pawlowski

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Aug 15, 2012, 10:05:30 PM8/15/12

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Either one should work, but I'd probably use the nuts and bolts over
the lags.

I'd probably not ceiling mount either. I don't want to have to lay on
my back to watch TV. OTOH, if it was "adult" content and we were in
bed . . . . .

fred.fl...@thecave.com

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Aug 16, 2012, 12:22:18 AM8/16/12

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I once put a tv on a cabinet that was almost to the ceiling. There was
barely enough room for the tv. I got a very stiff neck from watching it
up there. You DONT want the tv on the ceiling. (unless you got eyes on
top of your head).

recycl...@gmail.com

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Aug 16, 2012, 12:53:06 AM8/16/12

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Is this what you mean?:

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00rMbEkedJkSqY/Tilt-Plasma-TV-Ceiling-Mount-WBV-TM-025-.jpg

Meanie

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Aug 16, 2012, 6:22:50 AM8/16/12

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Yes

Meanie

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Aug 16, 2012, 6:23:39 AM8/16/12

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I'm assuming you both are joking. If not, oh boy.

gama

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Aug 16, 2012, 10:25:17 AM8/16/12

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> I once put a tv on a cabinet that was almost to the ceiling. There was
> barely enough room for the tv. I got a very stiff neck from watching it
> up there.

Speaking of stiff necks. I once got Viagra caught in my throat, and I had a
stiff neck for 3 days.

tra...@optonline.net

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Aug 16, 2012, 11:35:43 AM8/16/12

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Given that the brackets between the joista are presumably
going on the bottom of the joists, lag bolts would seem to
be the appropriate method. Even if the TV weighes
50 lbs, that's 12 pounds per bolt if you use 4, which
is not much at all as long as the bolts are installed
correctly.

micky

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Aug 16, 2012, 12:45:08 PM8/16/12

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A lot of aliens have another set of eyes on the top of their heads.
They wear toupees and wigs so that we don't notice.

DerbyDad03

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Aug 16, 2012, 2:40:05 PM8/16/12

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> http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00rMbEkedJkSqY/Tilt-Plasma-TV-Ceil...

Is it me, or is the mount in the picture connected with just the 2
front mounting holes?

Meanie

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Aug 16, 2012, 5:47:33 PM8/16/12

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The TV weighs 93 lbs without a stand. 108 lbs with the stand. Now that puts
the weight at just under 25 lbs per bolt unless I use two bolts per bracket.

Meanie

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Aug 16, 2012, 5:48:00 PM8/16/12

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I hope they don't watch the TV close up.

Ed Pawlowski

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Aug 16, 2012, 7:21:47 PM8/16/12

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On Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:47:33 -0400, "Meanie" <M...@gmail.com> wrote:

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>The TV weighs 93 lbs without a stand. 108 lbs with the stand. Now that puts
>the weight at just under 25 lbs per bolt unless I use two bolts per bracket.
>

Should still be OK if done right. Do you really want to mount the TV
that high? I see them in bars and restaurants, but I'd not want to
watch at home like that.

Meanie

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Aug 16, 2012, 7:38:54 PM8/16/12

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"Ed Pawlowski" <e...@snet.net> wrote in message
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The mount is adjustable. I can raise and lower it slightly beyond a foot. My
basement ceiling is only 71" from the floor (drop ceiling). Also, I had it
mounted that high prior but used a different method to mount. It'll be
nowhere near the height of bars and restaurants.

I decided to go with the bolts straight through. The mount has a swivel and
tilt option which we may use from time to time. Movement means loosen parts
over time. I'd rather it be more secure.

Oren

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Aug 17, 2012, 2:42:57 PM8/17/12

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On Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:21:47 -0400, Ed Pawlowski <e...@snet.net> wrote:

> Do you really want to mount the TV
>that high? I see them in bars and restaurants, but I'd not want to
>watch at home like that.

A local tavern here has TVs behind one-way mirrors in the bathroom.
Mounted behind the walls in a chase. You can catch the game while
washing your hands. Never miss a score.
--

DD_BobK

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Aug 17, 2012, 3:14:51 PM8/17/12

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On Aug 16, 3:22 am, "Meanie" <M...@gmail.com> wrote:
> <recyclebin...@gmail.com> wrote in message

> >http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00rMbEkedJkSqY/Tilt-Plasma-TV-Ceil...
>
> Yes

Now that we have an image of the proposed TV mount...

I would suggest that you forget the Unistrut & L-brackets.
Simply cut three or four pieces of 3/4" plywood long enough to span
the joist bay
and wide enough to give you 2" or 3" of edge distance on your
mounting plate.

Glue and brad nail your plywood pieces together.
Fasten in the joist space with lags with properly sized pilot &
"clearance" holes.
Lags work better in wood as they eliminate hole slop.

As T4 mentioned, your per fastener loads are very low.
Even if the TV & mount weight is double or more, the loads are still
low.

Convince yourself of the strength of lags......
drill into the side or bottom of a joist, install a Simpson flat sheet
metal connector with a 1/4 or 5/16 lag, loop a piece of 3/8" nylon
rope through the connector & make a stirrup at hangs about 6" off the
floor. Slowly apply your weight.... you will see that a single lag
will easily support a man's weight.

cheers
Bob

DD_BobK

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Aug 17, 2012, 3:16:53 PM8/17/12

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That's why properly sized lags in properly sized holes are better.

cheers
Bob