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rjs3118
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Jul 07, 2018

Repairing holes in walls or mollys for tv mount

Long story short, I tried to locate studs in my bedroom wall using a stud finder so I could mount a TV. Turns out there's nothing but plywood and styrofoam in my walls. I now have two holes that I need to repair/conceal or use. Anyone used the plastic mollys that spread open to mount a TV(I've tried the kind that screw in but they just chew up the wood)? If I can't use these existing holes, any suggestions on how to repair or conceal the holes? I know wood filler would work but I was hoping for something more inconspicuous and less noticable. Thanks.

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  • Stuff the holes with whatever, fill with foam, cover with a bit of spackling, then finish as needed with paint or plastic.
  • +1 on the picture.

    Isn't amazing how there are no studs? Not really though. It's called the least costl (think cheap and quick) construction. Only place there will be 'studs' is where something attaches outside or inside and 'studs' is a relative term. More like 1" square strips of ripped pine, stapled (not screwed) together. The RV industry loves air staple guns, Number 2 or 3 grade construction pine and quick assembly.
  • Find a picture you like and stick on the wall with double sided tape.