Torgny Nilsson

Projector Mount and Drywall Question

Can someone tell me whether I can attach my projector to my drywall ceiling using molybolts rather than attaching the mount directly to the studs as it says in my mount manual? I don't have studs where I need to install the projector and I don't have an attic that I can access to reinforce the ceiling above the projector.

Has anyone done the same thing? The projector is only 6.8 lbs (plus the weight of the mount) and I assume I will be okay as long as I use molybolts that can hold up to 30 to 50 lbs.

Thanks.

Erik Farstad

Yes, you'll be fine using moly's....just make sure you use the appropriate size and depth for your application.

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Erik

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Darren{Moo}

From the been there, done that department, my advice would be to cut the drywall and install a framing member. Drywall repair cheap....Projector repair expensive.....

YMMV

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Ron-P

Why not build a small mounting plate that will span the distance between two joists. You can lag-screw the plate to the joists and then mount the PJ to the plate. That's what I did.



It may not look as clean as a direct mount to the drywall, but it's 100x more solid.


Peace Out~

Sometime's you reach what's real by making believe.

Erik Farstad

Duh...great point Ron...I too did the same thing, built a mounting plate. :b But I guess I was too focused on answering Torgny's question, I missed the obvious! LOL....

Erik

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Torgny Nilsson

I decided to take your collective advice and am building a mounting plate. More work, but more peace of mind as you have mentioned. Thanks for the help.

Randy Emery

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Shane Burton

Drywall is more than sufficient, as long as you use a mounting plate that spreads the load out.

Shane

Randy Emery

Yes, the drywall would not particiate structurally

Randy Emery

marc_manny

Go to Home Depot and buy at ceiling fan mount. They have ones for new construction and ones for remodeling. You want the one for remodeling, so basically you cut out a small hole in the ceiling and then fit the entire unit up into it. There are expansion nuts on each side that you screw (kind of like a shower rod) to tighten between the studs. Then you can just secure the projector to the ceiling box. They are rated for like 30 pounds or more.

Marc

Ron-P

Marc, do you know if those mounts are hollow up the center and have a large enough diameter to allow cables up through? Make for a nice clean look if so.


Peace Out~

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CRyan

Hey Ron. They are not big enough for a DVI cable. However, they can be cut faily easily to accomodate several sets of cables. I was thinking of using these myself until I changed my mounting plan. Very easy, especially if you have access above the ceiling.


C. Ryan