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85" Samsung Q950 Install Advice
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Post 1 made on Monday January 11, 2021 at 16:33
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I have an 85" Samsung QN85Q950TSFXZA on the way that will be a retrofit install (no TV currently in this room). This TV has the One Connect box and I've got the wiring issues sorted out, but not sure about the physical mounting.

Using the No Gap mount and Samsung dealer site docs show that it uses four small wall attached brackets that interface with the back of the TV to hold it on the wall so you lay it out using a template taped to the wall.

My concern is that I won't have studs or blocking in the right places to center the TV on the wall. I'm also concerned the wall might not be flat so stopping by later this week to check that.

Has anyone installed one of these yet using the No Gap mount? If so, any advice on what to look out for?
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Post 2 made on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 16:49
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I don’t have experience with this TV, but with large TVs on questionable walls in the past I have removed a section of drywall to install blocking where I wanted it. The TVs are so large and so close to the wall that it’s not really necessary to properly patch and repair the wall if the costumer doesn’t care about that. Obviously this is discussed before hand.

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OP | Post 3 made on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at 11:17
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On January 12, 2021 at 16:49, Craig Aguiar-Winter said...
I don’t have experience with this TV, but with large TVs on questionable walls in the past I have removed a section of drywall to install blocking where I wanted it. The TVs are so large and so close to the wall that it’s not really necessary to properly patch and repair the wall if the costumer doesn’t care about that. Obviously this is discussed before hand.

Craig

Hi Craig,

That's my current plan.  Client is aware the wall will need to be opened up for wiring and likely in some other spots to for mounting the TV.  They're also aware the TV won't sit flat against the wall if the wall behind it is not flat.

If the wall isn't flat, we'll probably take all the drywall down to correct and that will give me access for wiring and proper blocking.

Surprised no one here has installed one of these yet...
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Post 4 made on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at 12:57
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On January 13, 2021 at 11:17, SB Smarthomes said...
Surprised no one here has installed one of these yet...

I have, just used articulating mount and not the No Gap ones provided.
Post 5 made on Friday January 15, 2021 at 12:36
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cut out the drywall for the area needed replace with equal thickness plywood. fasten the plywood accordingly with deck screws, run some caulk around the perimeter of the new piece of plywood. Paint if necessary. done. i just did exactly this for 75" frame with very awkward stud positioning. dont worry about patching drywall unless tv ever needs to come down and nothing goes back in its place.
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Post 6 made on Friday January 15, 2021 at 19:34
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On January 15, 2021 at 12:36, edizzle said...
cut out the drywall for the area needed replace with equal thickness plywood. fasten the plywood accordingly with deck screws, run some caulk around the perimeter of the new piece of plywood. Paint if necessary. done.

So then 1/2 ply holds up the 75”?
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Post 7 made on Saturday January 16, 2021 at 00:18
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On January 15, 2021 at 19:34, tomciara said...
So then 1/2 ply holds up the 75”?

absolutely, all day long!!!
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Post 8 made on Saturday January 16, 2021 at 10:47
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On January 15, 2021 at 19:34, tomciara said...
So then 1/2 ply holds up the 75”?

Unless the mount is attached with drywall screws and some fatass tries to hang from it, yes, it will stay in place. If the plywood is screwed to the studs with adequate fasteners and washers, using a Toggler or something similar will be fine as long as the mount is near the center of the plywood, which is supported at the edges aren't flapping in the breeze.
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Post 9 made on Saturday January 16, 2021 at 10:50
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On January 16, 2021 at 00:18, edizzle said...
absolutely, all day long!!!

Night time too?
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Post 10 made on Saturday January 16, 2021 at 12:45
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On January 16, 2021 at 10:50, tomciara said...
Night time too?

well........ there was this one time!!! lol.

yes all day all night
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Post 11 made on Saturday January 16, 2021 at 18:09
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On January 13, 2021 at 12:57, lippavisual said...
I have, just used articulating mount and not the No Gap ones provided.

What arm did you use? Because this tv is rated at 145lbs. I haven’t seen an arm rated for that weight.
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Post 12 made on Saturday January 16, 2021 at 18:13
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My advice is, good luck! I installed one of these a few weeks ago. We ended up putting it on the stand because it’s too heavy for any of the arms we stock. Got it setup, went to pull the little blue sticker in the top corner to remove the screen protector, and it started the screen protector then broke. After a couple hours of trying to remove the screen protector and only getting inch size pieces, and leaving glue on the screen, we gave up. Went through the hoops, the replacement showed up, it has bubbles in the screen around the edges.
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Post 13 made on Saturday January 16, 2021 at 22:08
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For big displays we usually use on of these -

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Post 14 made on Sunday January 17, 2021 at 01:06
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On January 16, 2021 at 18:13, Fins said...
My advice is, good luck! I installed one of these a few weeks ago. We ended up putting it on the stand because it’s too heavy for any of the arms we stock.

Wow. Stop getting mounts from Amazon.com??? LOL!

Seriously, many companies make arm mounts that easily handle that.
Chief has some that are rated 200lbs.
Peerless has some that are rated 200lbs.
Future Automation has some rated 265lbs.
And I know there are at least 1-2 more I'm not thinking of right now.
Post 15 made on Sunday January 17, 2021 at 08:34
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On January 17, 2021 at 01:06, Brad Humphrey said...
Wow. Stop getting mounts from Amazon.com??? LOL!

Seriously, many companies make arm mounts that easily handle that.
Chief has some that are rated 200lbs.
Peerless has some that are rated 200lbs.
Future Automation has some rated 265lbs.
And I know there are at least 1-2 more I'm not thinking of right now.

You missed the word stock. Those are too expensive to stock because they are rarely needed.
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