craftedht

craftedht t1_ixugh9o wrote

Yes, a single stud with (2) 2 3/4 to 3 1/4" lag bolts will hold a TV 4x that weight.

Most articulating brackets for TVs that small (under 50") are mounted to a single stud with 2 lags, and with the mount extended, the sheer weight on those lags is notably higher. And I've never had a problem.

Forget the add'l bracing/framing/ugly looking one-off to help you hit two studs.

If you did want more assurance, there are toggle bolts and mollies that are rated for 100lbs+. I'd still stick with the stud, and use them to augment. But you don't have to.

Source: 20yrs Installing TVs in every material imaginable. Haven't dropped one yet. Or had one fall off.

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