I am trying to mount a flat screen TV to the wall and found aluminum studs to my dismay. I cut a hole in the drywall and into the stud to use toggle bolts but when I did it seems the stud isn't whole but seems split. Any suggestions on how to proceed?
Your wall has cold formed metal studs as opposed to wood. Metal studs are not solid like wood. If the TV isn't too heavy you should be OK with toggle bolts as long as you drill through the edge of the stud.
Option #1: Cut the wall open, and install 2x6 or larger stock, on the flat. Span the stud bay horizontally with the 2x stock. Attach these to the steel framing using screws. Close the wall up. Install your mounting system.
I have closet racks and shelves installed into steel studs with properly sized and threaded screws that weight alot more than a TV once you factor in all of the clothes and items on the shelves. They've never budged in over 2 years. I've heard of people installing TV mounts directly into steel studs without issue as well. Just some food for thought.
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