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bciesil t1_ixtg3oe wrote

So, what I did was screw a board to two studs. Then attach the mount to that board.

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ANecessaryTransition t1_ixtgq35 wrote

This is how I've dealt with those situations. I'd rather spend a little extra on material upfront than buy a new TV and spend time and money repairing drywall and if I'm really unlucky flooring.

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HoweHaTrick t1_ixugmja wrote

doesn't that make the tv protrude from the wall though?

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cleverRiver6 t1_ixuh83r wrote

1x4 is plenty

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HoweHaTrick t1_ixunrsn wrote

Still pushing tv into the room 0.75 inches.

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drumsripdrummer t1_ixuo9jq wrote

Buy a bigger house

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dsac t1_ixuphhs wrote

or a thinner wall mount

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ajoariz t1_ixuqeti wrote

I say mount the TV vertically.

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dsac t1_ixutrta wrote

just get some No More Nails , slather it on the back of the TV, and stick it right on the wall

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Roboticide t1_ixviytn wrote

Thing is, if you're so poor that 0.75" of space is a huge problem for your tiny ass apartment, you probably can't afford a 58" TV anyway.

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Hinote21 t1_ixuevcy wrote

2x4 was cheaper in my case. No one sees it.

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ElwoodJD t1_ixumt40 wrote

Did the same thing. Cost me few bucks and an extra half hour of install time. Piece of mind is priceless.

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