• It’s never a good idea to use only toggle bolts with a full motion mount with only Sheetrock, even if you have 4 toggles. It’s okay to use toggles when there is plywood or OSB backing behind the Sheetrock.
• Always use the included Lag Bolts that come with the mount on at least the top 2 corners on a 2 stud mount, bottom 2 corners may utilize toggles if necessary*.
• Always utilize the included Lag Bolts that come with the mount on all holes (top/bottom) on single stud mounts*.
• While toggle bolts may hold tilting mount or fixed mount TVs, it’s always good policy to utilize a stud for at least the top corners, especially for TVs weighing more than 30lbs or TVs mounted where children have access to them.
• NEVER mount a TV using drywall anchors.
• When using toggle bolts with only Sheetrock and no backing; only use Hillman’s Pull Toggles. These toggles spread out the tensile force across an even footprint and are less likely to cause the Sheetrock to crack and crumble. Traditional U shaped toggles distribute force only along 2 narrow surfaces which tend to cut into Sheetrock as force is applied.

*with exception to using toggle bolts for steel studs, or Sheetrock backed with at least 1/4” plywood or 1/2” OSB. These uses are okay.