Will this work with studs 18 inches apart? null

NO! My big problem with this mount is that it must be centered on 16" studs. I have a stud on the center of the room, so the mount is 7"-8" off center. The mount will not let me center a 77" TV, it tilts too much. Only buy if you have 16" studs that are near center of the location where you want the TV.

If your stud spacing isn’t conventional, such as the 18” studs in older homes built before WW2, you can simply install a 3/4” plywood board behind the TV, attach that to the studs, paint it to match the wall and then lag screw the TV mount to that. 3/4” plywood is very durable and will have no problem supporting the weight.

This wall mount works with studs 16 inches apart.

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NO! My big problem with this mount is that it must be centered on 16" studs. I have a stud on the center of the room, so the mount is 7"-8" off center. The mount will not let me center a 77" TV, it tilts too much. Only buy if you have 16" studs that are near center of the location where you want the TV.
Answered by gswfan 5 years ago
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If your stud spacing isn’t conventional, such as the 18” studs in older homes built before WW2, you can simply install a 3/4” plywood board behind the TV, attach that to the studs, paint it to match the wall and then lag screw the TV mount to that. 3/4” plywood is very durable and will have no problem supporting the weight.
Answered by Anonymous 4 years ago
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This wall mount works with studs 16 inches apart.
Answered by BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team 5 years ago
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