Mounting a 42" Plasma on 3/4" Wood Paneling

wrote:

Hi Folks,
I am considering purchasing the 42" Panasonic plasma TV (TH-42PX60U).
Before I do this, I want to vet this idea with the experts out there.
We have 3/4" wood paneling in our family room - behind that are plaster
walls. I'd like to know if I can mount a 70-lb. flat panel television
on the wood paneling. If not, how would you recommend finding the
studs? I'm not sure even the strongest stud finder could locate studs
behind wood paneling and plaster.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ryan


Assuming your 3/4" planks are actually attached to studs - you could
hang several 70 lb panels with no problem.

However, if they were attached by imbeciles "Trading Spaces" style with
an air nailer just tacked into plaster, it could fall forward without
even requiring anyone to yell "timber!!".

"Bob (but not THAT Bob)" wrote in message
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wrote:

Hi Folks,
I am considering purchasing the 42" Panasonic plasma TV (TH-42PX60U).
Before I do this, I want to vet this idea with the experts out there.
We have 3/4" wood paneling in our family room - behind that are plaster
walls. I'd like to know if I can mount a 70-lb. flat panel television
on the wood paneling. If not, how would you recommend finding the
studs? I'm not sure even the strongest stud finder could locate studs
behind wood paneling and plaster.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ryan


Assuming your 3/4" planks are actually attached to studs - you could
hang several 70 lb panels with no problem.

Planks? Reread, and note "paneling". The operative word is panel,
as in 4' x 8' sheets or panels.

If he had said planks, then that would mean they are running horizontal,
as you imply, but he wants to install the TV in his family room,
not to the sheathing, on the outside of his garage!



However, if they were attached by imbeciles "Trading Spaces" style with
an air nailer just tacked into plaster, it could fall forward without
even requiring anyone to yell "timber!!".

"Gary C" wrote in message
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"Bob (but not THAT Bob)" wrote in message
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wrote:

Hi Folks,
I am considering purchasing the 42" Panasonic plasma TV (TH-42PX60U).
Before I do this, I want to vet this idea with the experts out there.
We have 3/4" wood paneling in our family room - behind that are plaster
walls. I'd like to know if I can mount a 70-lb. flat panel television
on the wood paneling. If not, how would you recommend finding the
studs? I'm not sure even the strongest stud finder could locate studs
behind wood paneling and plaster.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ryan


Assuming your 3/4" planks are actually attached to studs - you could
hang several 70 lb panels with no problem.

Planks? Reread, and note "paneling". The operative word is panel,
as in 4' x 8' sheets or panels.

If he had said planks, then that would mean they are running horizontal,
as you imply, but he wants to install the TV in his family room,
not to the sheathing, on the outside of his garage!



However, if they were attached by imbeciles "Trading Spaces" style with
an air nailer just tacked into plaster, it could fall forward without
even requiring anyone to yell "timber!!".


Obviously, nobody knows what the guy has. As an example, I have 3/4 inch
"paneling" , which really is tongue ang groove vertical boards, fastened at
the top and bottom only, with no drywall behind it. The previous owner had
also installed some thin paneling that I ripped off. It was glued to the
drywall.

Tam

Thanks for all the feedback, folks. I believe the paneling was
installed in the early 1950s. It is indeed 3/4" thick and is nailed
into plaster and lathe (and, I'm *hoping*, the studs behind). It's not
a veneer wood - it's extremely solid (but since it's painted white, I'm
not sure what type of wood it is).

I'll check the outlet to see if I can determine where the stud is. It
may end up having to be a guessing game, like it usually is when I try
to hang something in this old house.

Ryan

Tam/WB2TT wrote:
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"Bob (but not THAT Bob)" wrote in message
...
wrote:

Hi Folks,
I am considering purchasing the 42" Panasonic plasma TV (TH-42PX60U).
Before I do this, I want to vet this idea with the experts out there.
We have 3/4" wood paneling in our family room - behind that are plaster
walls. I'd like to know if I can mount a 70-lb. flat panel television
on the wood paneling. If not, how would you recommend finding the
studs? I'm not sure even the strongest stud finder could locate studs
behind wood paneling and plaster.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ryan


Assuming your 3/4" planks are actually attached to studs - you could
hang several 70 lb panels with no problem.

Planks? Reread, and note "paneling". The operative word is panel,
as in 4' x 8' sheets or panels.

If he had said planks, then that would mean they are running horizontal,
as you imply, but he wants to install the TV in his family room,
not to the sheathing, on the outside of his garage!



However, if they were attached by imbeciles "Trading Spaces" style with
an air nailer just tacked into plaster, it could fall forward without
even requiring anyone to yell "timber!!".


Obviously, nobody knows what the guy has. As an example, I have 3/4 inch
"paneling" , which really is tongue ang groove vertical boards, fastened at
the top and bottom only, with no drywall behind it. The previous owner had
also installed some thin paneling that I ripped off. It was glued to the
drywall.

Tam

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Thanks for all the feedback, folks. I believe the paneling was
installed in the early 1950s. It is indeed 3/4" thick and is nailed
into plaster and lathe (and, I'm *hoping*, the studs behind). It's
not
a veneer wood - it's extremely solid (but since it's painted white,
I'm
not sure what type of wood it is).

I'll check the outlet to see if I can determine where the stud is. It
may end up having to be a guessing game, like it usually is when I try
to hang something in this old house.

Look for an electrical outlet. These are usually secured to a stud, the
only question is which side of the box is attached to the stud. You can
determine this by removing the outlet cover and looking for fasteners
on both sides. Which side has the fasteners are indicates the location
of the stud. Once you know where one is located you have a chance of
locating the others assuming a regular spacing was used between studs.
This is usually the case but not always.

-rgf

Gary C wrote:

"Bob (but not THAT Bob)" wrote in message
...
wrote:

Hi Folks,
I am considering purchasing the 42" Panasonic plasma TV (TH-42PX60U).
Before I do this, I want to vet this idea with the experts out there.
We have 3/4" wood paneling in our family room - behind that are plaster
walls. I'd like to know if I can mount a 70-lb. flat panel television
on the wood paneling. If not, how would you recommend finding the
studs? I'm not sure even the strongest stud finder could locate studs
behind wood paneling and plaster.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ryan


Assuming your 3/4" planks are actually attached to studs - you could
hang several 70 lb panels with no problem.

Planks? Reread, and note "paneling". The operative word is panel,
as in 4' x 8' sheets or panels.


I read just fine.

Rethink - paneling isn't always the 4x8 trailer trash stuff - look and
learn:

http://www.woodworkersshoppe.com/kpp...OVMTC=standard