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I am trying to mount my TV with a vertical mount to the wall. I cannot find any vertical studs however, only what feels like horizontal ones, which is strange to me. The power outlets are mounted ON the wall, rather than in the wall.

I have tried a stud finder, knocking, drilling holes every two inches, all nothing. I used a magnet and found a metal spot. Drilling under it found nothing but there was resistance to the side. What is going on? How do I mount a TV to this wall?

I am attempting to get pictures but my phone keeps taking them in too large a size

Sytakan
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First, know that studs are 1-1/2" thick, so drilling holes spaced 2" can still miss the studs.

To find the studs once you make a hole, use a soft metal wire, eg a coat hanger with a 90° bend about 10". Insert it into the hole past the bend, then rotate it until you hit a stud.

It could always be the case that you are hanging the TV into a wall with an irregular pattern of studs, eg, a window that was covered, etc. But if you drill enough small holes, you'll eventually find studs.

Cheery
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