Can I drill into brick on load-bearing column to mount TV?
I have a 55" TV (38lbs) I'm looking to mount in our bedroom, and theres a brick column that goes to the basement to the 2nd floor that I think I'm running into behind the plaster. Is it ok to put 4 5/16" x 3" tapcons in here to secure the mounting plate? Pic: https://imgur.com/a/8T1xU5p Also, would you expect there to be studs here? It seems like it's just plaster then brick but idk if that makes sense. The house is from the 1880s. If there is any sort of legit risk here, I can get a professional to do the install. I'd prefer to do it myself, though, assuming I'm not going to inadvertently fuck something major up. submitted by /u/DrMrPootytang [link] [comments]
I have a 55" TV (38lbs) I'm looking to mount in our bedroom, and theres a brick column that goes to the basement to the 2nd floor that I think I'm running into behind the plaster. Is it ok to put 4 5/16" x 3" tapcons in here to secure the mounting plate? Pic: https://imgur.com/a/8T1xU5p
Also, would you expect there to be studs here? It seems like it's just plaster then brick but idk if that makes sense. The house is from the 1880s.
If there is any sort of legit risk here, I can get a professional to do the install. I'd prefer to do it myself, though, assuming I'm not going to inadvertently fuck something major up.
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