Not for single pictures. Yes, for heavy mounts or large compositions to confirm feasibility and provide a fixed quote. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we respond in under 10 minutes during business hours. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we respond in under 10 minutes during business hours.

A poorly installed articulated bracket is the leading cause of fallen TVs in homes. An articulated arm multiplies the leverage effect when the TV tilts or swivels. If the wall anchor is marginal, the actual weight exerted on the fixing can triple when fully extended. That's why we always look for metal profiles behind plasterboard or concrete pillars. We never anchor an articulated arm solely to plasterboard or cavity brick. IKEA is by far the most requested brand. Their furniture is reasonably well-designed, and the instructions are clear (though text-free, with universal drawings). Components fit precisely when assembled correctly. The most common mistake is overtightening the plastic cam screws, which break and require replacement. The correct technique is to tighten by hand until it stops and then give just half a turn more with a screwdriver, not an electric one. When the model requires it, a secure wall anchor is used with appropriate raw plugs for the material.

The first mistake is using a standard wall drill bit on tiles. The tip slips, and the tile cracks. A diamond-tipped ceramic drill bit must be used. The second mistake is using an impact drill on tiles. Vibrations crack the tile from within, and fine cracks appear weeks later. Drilling must be done without percussion. The third mistake is not marking the centre well. A pencil mark on masking tape around the point prevents the drill bit from slipping. For small pictures up to 2 kg, a picture hook or nail is sufficient for most walls, except tiles and plasterboard. For medium pictures from 2 to 8 kg, a specific raw plug for the material with a 4-5 mm screw. For large pictures and mirrors up to 15 kg, a reinforced raw plug and a 6 mm screw. For LCD TV mounts up to 50 inches and 25 kg actual weight including the bracket, two anchor points to a metal profile or pillar with an 8 mm screw. Plasterboard (laminated plaster panel) is the modern material for ceilings and partitions in recent constructions. It is very fragile without the correct raw plug. For light loads up to 5 kg, a toggle anchor nail is sufficient. For medium loads, there are metal plasterboard anchors like Molly bolts that expand behind the board. For heavy loads like large TVs, the supporting metal profiles behind the plasterboard must be located with a detector and screwed to the profile.

The price for false wall installations in Vilapicina i la Torre Llobeta typically ranges between 144 and 2575 euros. The final amount depends on the property's condition, materials, and labour time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Approximately 60-90 minutes, including composition, marking, drilling, fixing, and cleaning. We provide a fixed cost for the batch. If the fixing gives way, we will return to reinforce it at no extra cost. Raw plugs are calculated with a safety margin.