Mounting TV to block

[Kiyonari]

Want to mount 55 inch TV to block walls. The manufacturers of most of these mounts say not to mount into breeze blocks (though I'm sure I've done it before). I thought most of the houses in the UK had breeze inner leafs? I've attached some pictures of the type of block I have. Debating a floor standing mount instead. TV weighs around 15kg and I want it on an extending bracket.

Thanks

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[23vc]

Fine if you get decent fixings into the block. Hardly ever recommend using resin, but in this case it may help

 

[Kiyonari]

Never used resin tbh is it fairly straightforward? Am sure loads must hang these brackets on block with screws or bolts . My thinking is a kitchen cupboard full of crockery surely weights more than a TV, though the weight is closer to the wall etc

 

[Ivor Windybottom]

I re-fitted my shower room that's built from very similar block. This included a radiator and shower mixer and rail. I wasn't happy with it. I buggered about with plugs and glue, ended up getting something adequate, although I suspect that the tiles may be assisting more than the wall behind.

Definitely use chemical fixings. Thoroughly blow out the holes after drilling, e.g. with an aerosol air can.

 

[foxhole]

Just needs plugs and screws.

 

[noseall]

Just needs plugs and screws.

Agree. We take the drill off hammer when going into softer masonry. Sometimes helps to use a drill bit half a mm less than recommended, i.e. 6.5mm instead of 7mm.

 

[Ivor Windybottom]

My 1990 era blocks seemed to be particularly rubbish. Bits of black rubbish barely stuck together, just waiting to crumble.