Use a wrench to tighten down the nuts to secure the wall mount to the wall usually 2 3 full rotations.
Wall mount into brick.
Step by step instructions.
Make sure the washers are in place and the nuts are sitting flush on the ends of the sleeve anchors then tap the sleeves into the holes.
Do this by checking the weight of your tv before you go out to purchase the.
Mortar tends to deteriorate but if you try to drill into the brick itself it s easy to crumble.
Leave it to puls.
But tv mounting on a brick fireplace isn t simple.
In this video i will show you how to drill into brick concrete and cement with a drill and also how to attach fix mount or anchor into a brick concrete or.
Having the right tools will make it faster especially for the drilling process.
I will show you exactly what hardware you need and how to hang or mount a tv or anything else to a block or brick wall mounting on drywall not studs.
How to drill into brick.
To screw into brick there are only two things you need.
Concrete brick and masonry fasteners like those for drywall come in a variety of types and sizes rated by weight and use you can choose from concrete screws sleeve anchors or toggle bolts for hollow bricks all weighted for heavy duty loads to support the mount that holds the flat screen tv.
Once you have determined the type size and number of concrete fasteners needed you can proceed with installation.
Insert wall anchors designed to support the full weight of the item and mount the wall hanging or exterior fixture with screws.
Sleeve anchors 3 inches long.
Remember to get the right mount for your tv and the right screws for the brick wall.
So what s the best solution.
Make sure the diameter of the anchor used will fit correctly through the holes in the bracket wall mount.
You re handy we know.
Anchoring into brick only will also work in some applications.
Mounting items to a brick wall requires different tools and equipment than if you wanted to mount something on drywall.
If you re dead set on mounting a tv on a brick fireplace it s a good idea to call an expert.
Carefully clean up the work area.
For brick we recommend 1 4 or 3 8 in.
Knowing how to mount a tv on brick is a simple process that should take less than an hour to complete.
Because of the density of the brick and the difficulty to repair it if you make a mistake take your time when mounting items on a brick wall.