Metal Wall Mounting Bolts

Unlike wood studs where you can simply drive lag bolts or screws straight into the 2 4 studs metal studs are hallow and have thin walls.

Metal wall mounting bolts.

Once all the bolts are secure check to make sure the bracket is level before tightening the bolts fully. For pricing and availability. French cleat picture hanger with wall dog mounting screws 1 pack model 55316 16 48 16 48. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

If you want to mount your tv to the wall but know you re working with metal studs don t get discouraged. Screw each bolt so that it s snug but not tight to the bracket. From there fold down the toggle and feed it through the hole you drilled in the wall as pictured above. As with everything there s a million different ways of accomplishing the same result.

Toggle bolts work better than screws with metal studs. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using the toggle bolts. There simply isn t enough material for the threads to grab securely. Free delivery with 45 order.

The diameter should be the largest that will fit through the screw holes in the brackets. We ve put together a step by step guide to help you mount your tv with metal studs and to give you the confidence that your television won t fall off the wall. For me wall bolts remain a staple part of my fixings. Choose bolts that are at least 2 1 2 inches long.

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Toggler 100 pack assorted length 1 4 in dia toggle bolt drywall anchor screws included item 790483. When you have metal studs mounting a tv or hanging a heavy picture on the wall becomes slightly more challenging. Toggler snapskru 50 pack assorted length assorted diameter kit drywall anchor screws included item 133873. In short wall bolts are still a fantastic product and problem solver for attaching heavy things to walls ceilings and floors.