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How to Install Garage Shelving on Drywall
Mounting heavy items like TVs on drywall requires anchoring into wooden studs—never rely on the drywall surface alone. Plastic anchors fail under load, causing damage or injury. Always use a quality stud finder, drill pilot holes, and secure with lag bolts rated for your TV's weight. This method is standard among professional installers in the US and Canada.
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⚠️ Warning: Drywall cannot hold heavy loads directly.
- Find the Studs: You MUST use a stud finder.
- Pilot Holes: Drill directly into the wooden stud.
- Hardware: Use Lag Bolts. NO plastic anchors.
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