The end of the bricks I never would have considered. Perfect tip. Thank you!

Thank you, I spent an hour at Home Depot staring at concrete anchors and drill bits. I could not figure out which to select until I saw your video.

Nice video and some good tips, but a few points that should be noted: Going thru the mortar (as opposed to the brick-face as described in the video) has several benefits *PROVIDED* the quality of the mortar lines are LEVEL and mortar is sound (which admittedly can be difficult to tell strictly from the face): CAVEAT: You would generally not want to go into mortar if you were installing a articulating mount (go thru the brick instead as described in video). Mortar option is mainly for tilt-only mounts) where the tv is always very close to the wall. 1) Going thru mortar allows you to place your anchors very close to the where the brackets attached to the TV will lie horizontally... this is very important with heavy TVs (100lbs+) as you want the weight to transfer from the mount to the wall as fast as possible... otherwise the mount can bend or deform (and it may happen immediately or over time... which means one day your tv can just fall off the mount due to the bent fins). Of course you don’t want the bolts to interfere with tv’s brackets, but you want them as close as possible. 2) If going thru the mortar where you cannot align both the top and bottom on a mortar line, then make sure to align the TOP of the mount with the mortar line (since the top actually does most of the work). Reason is because you can (and should) easily add a third bolt in the middle if the mount for additional strength. 3) Brick (especially red brick) is brittle and is prone to cracking during drill and bolting, which not only causes a safety issue, but permanent damages you wall. 4) It is very hard to hide a hole (or worse, a crack) in brick face (again especially red brick). Mortar is easily repaired and blended if tv (and mount) is ever removed. Speaking of which, while wedges make for the strongest mount points, they are very hard (to impossible) to remove, Tapcons or lag screws with mortar sleeves are far easier to remove if the tv (and mount) is ever taken down. Also wedges can be tricky to choose if you are unsure of the depth of your wall...they will still work but if the wedge is too long for the wall depth, then you may not have as strong of an attachment as you might think. While the same us true for Tapcons or lags with mortar sleeves, those two use their full length to bind to the wall as opposed to a wedge which primarily uses the wedge at the end to lock into place. Also, if you realize your wall depth is not deep enough before inserting the wedge/tapcon or lag, then switch to toggle bolt since they are designed to go all the way through the wall. BTW, If you use lag bolts (often included with TV mounts), make sure to use plastic mortar sleeves (which *should be included as well) as the lag screws (even zinc coated ones) will rust over time due to the constant moisture in the concrete walls (wedges and Tapcons are more resistant to this affect). Still a great video, I am just adding to the discussion. BTW, Feel free to use any of the above in captions on your video to help inform watchers of all their options and the various consequences of mounting choices).

Expandet anchors from Denmark, get them after your tapcon doesn't work out right. Tapcon's are great, but it is imperative that you drill a perfect pilot hole, or your screw will strip the cement. Expandet plastic plugs can go into a larger hole, and then you drill your lag (or same Tapcon) into it. It compacts into the concrete and cannot be pulled out. Again, Tapcon's are great, but be precise.

People like you make our jobs easier specially for some of us that don't know much. Thank you for the help.

Wish I had a dad or uncle who could show me how to do this stuff, but you're a good sub. :)

That’s great when you can visualize the blocks. Kind of different when the block is behind Sheetrock.

3 years later your video is still handy 😂 thanks dude

Best “how to” video I have seen yet! Thank you

Perfect! You validated my cinder block issue! Appreciate your tips and no bs commentary! Time to get drillin!

Good, simple tips that I wouldn't have thought of myself. Thank you.

appricate the lesson, great advice on carrying the mount to the store, this will help to select the size srew and if we need a washer as well

Great videos! Hoping you could give me some advice....I am mounting a 75" TV that weighs 90 lbs with a 25 lb mount. I have 3/4" drywall over 1/2" wood paneling over cinder brick. fir strips in between layers making it 2" from drywall surface to cinder brick. I'm thinking 3" tapcons would be my best bet after watching both of your videos on this subject. Any tips you could give me?

Thank you for this! I also want to compliment you on your simplicity . you have a very likable approach enough that I subscribed :) What do we call you for those who want to see you regularly? MR. how2q? lol

I’ve watched a few videos on this and this one is the best I’ve seen. Thank you!

Excellent tutorial! Thanks so much for the practical tips

We are getting ready to do this. GREAT VIDEO. Thank you for the wonderful information.

Question, if the cinderblocks are completely filled with concrete do I still need to drill the stud of the block or I can drill anywhere?

Thank you for this great video. Nothing changes about ALL of the advice you gave if there is plaster covering the brick, right?

Thank you ....you explained the steps very easy why can't more guy's do this they all try to sound professional but we are just average Joe's lol

Hey buddy great video! Right to the point without the corny jokes. 👍🏾

Do you recommend tapcon screws or anchors to mount pull up racks in a gym?

Sorry not block Accrington brick 😢😢😢. Guys in my area hate drilling Accy Brick, in Lancashire, England. I actually can’t tell you how many drill bits I actually used too fix an out door light. A chap was doing some regrouping on the outside. Just a small area. He went through about 6 diamond edge cutting wheels. That’s why I asked about Accy Brick. Soz, picked the wrong channel. Good luck with your KZfaq channel. God Bless 🙏❤️🇬🇧

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well done...I have used red heads with sleeve an anchor...works great too

Great channel, great videos!! So helpful with ypur other video on the ford vent door problem. Gearing up for the summer as I too live in Phoenix.

Do you still use these tapcons when hanging a mount to drywall that has concrete behind it?

Great video! I live in Arizona too and thinking about installing a tv outside as well. Did you go with a regular tv or purchase one designed for outdoors? Im considering getting an enclosure with a fan for storms and the heat.

When using tap cons after drilling the hole and screwing in the screw go slow when you tighten otherwise you can strip the tap con in the holding strength if you go fast

Great video! Thanks!

very useful video, frist time that I'll mount a tv

Awesome video!

I put my tv up on concrete wall. Didn't use blue tapcon screws. Just normal little shiny screws Probably 1/8 . I came home one night after a walk My tv was on the floor in pieces. Listen to Norm MacDonald here !

Great video. If you have a cinderblock wall that is already covered up (with drywall) and do not know exactly where the ends of the cinderblock to drill into, are there any tips into finding the stud/solid portion of the cinderblock? Or is it just guess, drill, and hope? thx

I need to mount a TV to a brick wall (fireplace mantel). It is a round crescent corner fireplace...so I think I need to mount two 2x4s (or some hard wood) vertically to use as shims and to mitigate the crescent curve, as I then would mount the TV bracket to the two vertical wood ‘shims’. Then I would mount the TV bracket to the wood. The brinks are called Clinker Bricks and they have 2-3 small hollows inside each brick (unseen from the side). I could perhaps use three concrete screws through each piece of wood so it should be a solid set up, then I would mount the TV bracket to the wood, to the bricks. My primary question is, should I put the concrete screws into the mortar between the bricks or drill directly into the bricks? Also if you have any other tips or suggestions, I would welcome all.

Thanks for the tip mate.

Great video but how do you know where the end of the block is if it's covered with drywall in the living room?

BIG like to you for this simple video!

I will be using your method tomorrow. Thanks.

Thanks, super informative.

One day I’ll have an outdoor tv. One day.

Great tutorial, sir. Love the tape idea. Thank you!

every time i try this on my block home, the block disintegrates as I screw in the tapcon screw. any suggestions? (i'm in Az too...)

Hi, i mounted a 50 inch on the back side of my home, back patio wall today (stucco and concrete) used concrete screws and anchor. I angled them slightly upwards since i did some research and saw people advising this. Was this a good move or should i have screwed everything in straight at a 90 degree angle to the wall?

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for. Great tips!

I appreciate it 👍

What if your concrete wall is textured? We just bought a house they extended the house and the add on is now my living room. I can’t tell where the corners are due to it being textured.

How big was the tv that you put on your wall? Any suggestions for a light tv? Thanks! Great job!

When locating the end parts of the blocks, how would you locate where to drill if the walls are flushed and no lines/indents aren’t present?

i was thinking of buying a spirit level. A spirit level app, why didn't i think that would exist? Thanks for that tip!

its all good BUT I have drywall over the block so how would I find where to drill...you show a bare wall of concrete....I need your help and its indoors we bought a 55 inch and want to attach it to the wall

Thanks buddy this was very helpful

Thank you!

I see other experts that, in addition to ShopVac-ing the dust out of the mounting holes, squit "sealant" into the hole before the tapcon bolt goes in. Why? Necessary? Thoughts?

I completely understand your logic for drilling at the end of the blocks. So is it fair to assume to drill in the middle of red bricks as it has the most amount of surrounding mass for the screw to anchor into? Thank you

Question: I need to install a wall mount on the larger block. My TV is 65 inches and might be a little heavy. Is there some restrictions on weight, do I need different screws and bolts. I just want my TV to be secure . Your channel proves that I can install on cinder block. I need to know where to drill also since I'm drilling on the larger block.

Appreciate it thanks bro

Great video.. What is the name of the level app on your phone please

Excellent informative video! Thank you =D

Good vid‼ To hide the wires do I need to cut out the brick for the outlet behind the TV?

My house has stucco over concrete blocks. How to you find the thick concrete rather than the hollow centers?

If there is plaster covered over the cinder block does that matter

Can I use Tapcon fasteners on (rounded) rock fireplace or will the rock break?

What brand mount is that... it is exactly what I am looking for... Thanks

I want to wall mount a TV. The wall is block or concrete covered by sheet rock. I'm concerned if it's block and I hit a shallow section the tapcon screws won't hold. Fortunately it's a small and light TV. Any suggestions?

What do I do IF I went through the hollow part of the cinder block?

Great video bud. What model no drill is that?

Is it safe to install a 75” TV using motion mount on a brick wall?

Where is the plug? To plug your TV?

Thanks

I just tried drilling 4 holes for a small tv, omg the 5.5mm holes turned into 30mm holes 😂🤣. Damm!!! Itt!!!!

What size washers did you use?

Trying to drill into concrete above a fireplace-using hammer drill and concrete bit...keeps chewing up the drill bit tho

This was very helpful! I'm making my list!

if only there tools / method available to scan where is the solid part... because my wall is plastered flat, cannot see the block. 😭

Are you ever going to make any new content? Asking for a friend.

can you drill into foundation on a 60yo house

Awesome

good stuff...thank you

Great video... Up until you begged viewers to like and subscribe.