I went to lowe s and picked up toggle bolts.
Projector ceiling mount toggle bolts.
Wall or ceiling projector mount with universal lcd dlp mounting for epson optoma benq viewsonic projectors 44lb load capacity black.
I installed a projector and a screen a few days using toggle bolts in my drywall ceiling.
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If you choose this type of mounting i would highly recommend buying your own toggle bolts to use.
I know this is 5 years later but just for anyone else with a similar problem toggle bolts are awesome.
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Choosing the method to use is very important and can keep you from having a bigger problem later.
There are several ways to install toggle bolts in your ceiling.
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These are superior choices and mechanically superior both in terms to the way they support and fasten loads.
Toggle bolts will hold much more than 7 5 pounds in ordinary 1 2 inch thick drywall and provided you don t overtighten them pulling through the back of the board or the toggles don t expand properly you won t have any problems with the weight.
So i searched here and quickly came to a realization that hanging anything heavy from the drywall ceiling is a terrible idea.
The one drawback is the hardware included hardware for mounting directly to drywall ceiling.
I am preparing to ceiling mount my benq 8700 and i ve found that the ceiling joists are not in good locations for attaching the mount.
I put up a projector on the ceiling with two toggle bolts and it really only needed one but the mount had space for two.
One of the anchors didn t open all the way up and the screen fell.
The major factor is the amount of weight you plan on hanging from your toggle bolts.
Wall or ceiling projector mount with universal lcd dlp mounting for epson optoma benq viewsonic projectors 44lb load capacity black.
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The toggle bolts and drywall ceiling should be plenty strong for this operation.
I m considering using toggle bolts to attach the mount to the ceiling drywall but i have unpleasant visions of the projector ripping out of the ceiling.