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Hello all, I've ordered some blinds from Blinds2Go which require selfi-fitting. I live in a new build property and the window frame, to my basic knowledge and basic exploratory skills (drilling a couple of holes) leads me to believe that there is 15mm plasterboard with around a 10mm gap...

I used a drill driver on the drill setting. But I did it slowly.

First of all, thank you very much for taking the time to do that and upload a photo. Directly underneath this bracket, I have cut a square to allow for cable access. I can access a part of the plasterboard/ ply and have tried screwing into that, and it still spins. I'm at a loss as to what has...

Hi endecotp, I think I was a bit unclear. The 4x45mm were screwed straight into the plasterboard & OSB with a washer. If I try screwing these, they continue to spin. For the 6x120mm, I drilled a 3mm pilot hole then drilled the screw into the wall which is Plasterboard/ 20mm baton/ Wooden Stud...

Hi Tigercubrider. The bracket is definitely the correct way round. It's not a normal bracket and is as per the images I posted in the first post. It's a bit of a difficult mount, but it's the official one for the TV and other than being slightly more difficult to fit than the run of the mill TV...

I didn't drill pilot holes for the 45mm screws, only the 120mm ones (of which there are 2) and they don't spin at all. So I've either overtightened them or left unthreaded shank. As the thickness of the substrate is 30mm, there will be 15mm of screw sticking out the back. My plan for the 2nd...

Hi Tigercubrider, I've attached a TV wall mount plate to my wall which comprises of OSB fixed to wooden studs (as per some of the earlier images), and then plasterboard on top; around 30mm total. Along with 45mm wood screws, I've placed washers to spread the load of the screw. I think it's the...

Evening all, I've started this project and put up one of the 2 bars which will hold the TV. I've drilled pilot holes for the large 100mm screws, and screwed straight in with the 45mm screws. The concern I have is that they all spin when all the way in. I've tested the 45mm in a bit of OSB &...

Cheers for the response. I mean specifics here; I'm a layman in every sense of the word! I'm looking at: TurboGold 4 x 45mm for all the fixings into Plasterboard & Ply/ OSB TurboGold 5 x 90mm for fixings into studs, potentially drilling a pilot hole. Is there any reason I shouldn't look at...

Hi Lucid, Unfortunately I would really like it to be that bracket. It's the official mount for the TV, but it's also the slimmest cantilever mount I can find. The decent ones are extremely expensive and are very thick. Thanks for the advice on the plasterboard fixings. However everywhere I'm...

Hi SFK, The cabinet fixing rail is something I had initially intended on using, but was more tempted by the cabinet hangers as they give a degree of adjustment. However I suppose I could couple them with the cabinet hangers to give an even stronger hold. Thanks! I'm still seeking some help on...

Thanks for the reply. Indeed the whole point of the OSB/Ply was to screw directly into that. Would I need to drill pilot holes? And what size would you recommend? The depth of the plasterboard and ply is about 25/30mm (I can't remember off off the top of my head), with a gap of around 30mm to...

Good Afternoon All, My first post here, but first of all I'd like to say there's a huge amount of helpful information on here from you guys! This is my first project in my first house. It's a new-build property and I'm planning on putting a basic cinema system in the lounge. It'll include a...

Good Afternoon All, My first post here, but first of all I'd like to say there's a huge amount of helpful information on here from you guys! This is my first project in my first house. It's a new-build property and I'm planning on putting a basic cinema system in the lounge. It'll include a...