Mounting a TV Without Studs

Yes — when the correct cavity fixings are used. Grip-it anchors and toggle bolts are specifically designed to create a strong fixing point in plasterboard without needing a stud behind them. Manufacturer shear ratings vary by product (typically tens of kg per anchor); we use 4–6 per bracket and check the combined rating sits above the TV's loaded weight (TV + bracket + arm leverage).

With the correct cavity fixings, we safely mount TVs up to 65" without studs. For 75" and above, we recommend locating the studs for maximum security — but if no studs are in the right position, we can use a wider spreading plate with multiple anchor points that distributes the load safely.

Standard rawl plugs are designed for solid walls — brick, concrete, or block. In plasterboard, there is no solid material behind the screw to grip. The plug pulls through the soft gypsum core under load. Cavity-specific fixings expand behind the board and grip the back face — a completely different mechanism.

We carry a professional stud finder that detects both timber and metal C-studs behind plasterboard. However, studs are not always in the right position for your preferred TV placement. In those cases, we use cavity fixings to achieve the same result wherever you want the TV.

When the correct fixings are properly installed, the rigidity is comparable to a stud-mounted bracket for most domestic TVs. We check for any movement after installation and correct it on the spot before we leave.

Yes. A full motion (articulating) bracket creates a much higher lever load when extended outward. For full motion brackets without studs, we use a wider bracket plate to spread load across more fixing points, and we increase the number of anchors to maintain safety margins.

Mounting a TV on plasterboard without studs uses specialist cavity anchors and starts from £100. Most no-stud jobs fall in our Standard tier (from £150). The fixings are included in the price. See /pricing.