Search Results

Technically might work. NOT RECOMMENDED. Mount a piece of plywood on the wall, screwed into 2 studs. Mount stand to plywood. Done. If you paint the plywood to match the wall (doesn't need to be perfec …

Based on location, I suspect they are nails that have gradually worked their way out just a little bit, possibly painted over after that without banging them back in (which seems strange, but strange …

However, I would still be a bit concerned about the integrity of the conduit - if the hole is large enough then it may need to be patched (replace a segment of the conduit), which would require some drywall …

Thickness of bracket + 1/2" (drywall) + ~ 1" screw, so typically between 1.5" and 2" screw. Longer would be even better except that there is always a concern of wires through the middle of studs. …

Many Home Depots have their own rental available, at a relatively reasonable rate. They are likely to have pickups designed to handle 4' x 8' sheet goods. With an 8 mile trip, you can probably load up …

I am pretty far from a drywall expert (quite bad at it actually...) but you definitely need drywall on that end cap. … If you have to trim it yourself then you might as well use drywall, which is much easier to cut to size. …

This is optional (generally) for low voltage wiring, but often done in order to keep the cables out of the way while drywall is installed, etc. …

You could use almost any wood that happens to be the right thickness. Multiple pieces even - e.g., multiple layers of plywood. However, I would definitely use screws rather than nails. Nails will hold …

If you are working with paneling or something else stronger than drywall, surface mount may be easier. 4 - How do I minimize damage to the exterior clapboard? Is this even possible? …

This is OK. However, my general recommendation is not to use factory-made patch cables for any permanent installations like that, and not to make your own patch cables either. Instead, punch the cable …

Cutting the holes later is trivial, and actually cutting them before you put up the drywall would be relatively hard to get the holes lined up. … You don't need a big drill to get through drywall - in fact you don't need a drill at all, just a drywall saw or even a screwdriver or a knife. …

Cut a 2" x 4" hole. Pull the wire through. Install a box eliminator. Depending on what you are trying to do, either install a blank plate and route the cable around to where it needs to go, or instal …

That typically means either masonry walls or drywall on both sides, fire-rated doors, all breaks (electrical, plumbing, etc.) properly sealed. …

With drywall you typically cut it with a knife or a drywall saw. It doesn't hold together except at the full thickness with both paper sides intact. …

The mount itself will hold the heads of the screws, so you don't have to worry about them going into the plaster or drywall. … A good mount often comes with multiple sets of fasteners for drywall + studs, drywall by itself (though I don't recommend that) and masonry. If you use the wrong fastener, it will not be secure/safe. …