Modify tv stand to support additional weight - Blu-ray Forum

SoundFreak · 01-12-2009, 11:59 PM

So during my messy decision, I have yet another dilema.

I have a tv stand which I bought as a temporary stand while I wait for my basement to be finished.

The tv I have is a 56" DLP, weighing in at approx 60 lbs. The spec for the stand says it will hold up to 55" tv OR 100 lbs. It has a tempered glass top. Actually, here is the stand http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1165609791259

The tv I'm looking at is over 100 lbs. 138 lbs to be exact.

Will there be any chance I can modify this to make it stronger to hold the weight? I don't care about looks, as I said, it's temporary. I was thinking putting a piece of wood over the glass, then somehow supporting the wood from bottom to the floor. Anyone ever done anything like this before? Is it a bad move?

I do not want to have to mount the tv temporarily, nor buy another tv stand to hold the weight. I would also hate to not buy the tv because of a temporary issue like not having a stand...uggghhhh..lol

SoundFreak · 01-13-2009, 12:03 AM

Weird,
Init's website for the product says it will hold up to 300 lbs....I have to assume the worst i guess and plan on it holding 100?

JOE.G · 03-04-2009, 01:53 PM

i have that stand and it says 300 lbs on the sticker that came on the glass I have my 50 inch plasma on it and it is fine.

01-12-2009, 11:59 PM	#1
SoundFreak Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23	Modify tv stand to support additional weight So during my messy decision, I have yet another dilema. I have a tv stand which I bought as a temporary stand while I wait for my basement to be finished. The tv I have is a 56" DLP, weighing in at approx 60 lbs. The spec for the stand says it will hold up to 55" tv OR 100 lbs. It has a tempered glass top. Actually, here is the stand http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1165609791259 The tv I'm looking at is over 100 lbs. 138 lbs to be exact. Will there be any chance I can modify this to make it stronger to hold the weight? I don't care about looks, as I said, it's temporary. I was thinking putting a piece of wood over the glass, then somehow supporting the wood from bottom to the floor. Anyone ever done anything like this before? Is it a bad move? I do not want to have to mount the tv temporarily, nor buy another tv stand to hold the weight. I would also hate to not buy the tv because of a temporary issue like not having a stand...uggghhhh..lol

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01-13-2009, 12:03 AM	#2
SoundFreak Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23	Weird, Init's website for the product says it will hold up to 300 lbs....I have to assume the worst i guess and plan on it holding 100?

03-04-2009, 01:53 PM	#3
JOE.G Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NY	i have that stand and it says 300 lbs on the sticker that came on the glass I have my 50 inch plasma on it and it is fine.

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