How to Wall Mount a TV- Comprehensive Guide

How to wall mount a TV? Wall mounting your TV is the best way to save space and have an attractive setup for your living room. If you are thinking about tv wall mounting, this article will provide you with all the information. We discuss what type of mount to use, where to place it, how much time it takes, and more!

Consider your TV’s size

There are many different types of mounts with various features such as movement and material. Decide what is most important to you in terms of mounting options before making a purchase.

If the size of your TV will not affect how it looks on the wall, choose one that does not protrude too much from the wall. This will help keep the cord hidden and prevent it from getting trampled on.

If your TV is giant than 60 inches, you should mount it according to code requirements. At a minimum, use a stud finder to ensure that your mounting screws are secured into studs.

Determine the best place to mount it on the wall

Before you even start shopping for a wall mount, decide the best place to put it. Make sure that your TV will not fall off the wall if someone bumps into it or pulls on the cord.

If you are mounting over furniture like a fireplace mantle, make sure there is adequate room between where you want to hang and other objects in the room. If you use a smaller TV, this may not be an issue, but larger TVs will get in the way of anything too close to the wall. If your TV does bump into other objects while mounted, make sure it can still swivel or tilt appropriately without getting stuck against these items, even if they move slightly.

Choose a mount that will fit your needs

There are three types of wall mounts: fixed, tilt, and full motion. Fixed mounts do not move in any direction, so this is a good option for smaller TVs or if you want to remove the TV from the mount later on quickly. However, if your room has a lot going on near where you plan to put it, like a fireplace, this is not the mount for you.

Tilt mounts allow you to move your TV up and down, whereas full motion can do that as well as swivel side-to-side. This type of mounting will work best if there are things near where you plan to put it, like cabinets or large items on shelves next to the wall.

Mark where you want to put the TV on your wall

Once you have decided on a size, make marks on your wall or tape to mark where the TV will go. Ensure it is level and straight by using a carpenter’s level before drawing too permanently with a pencil crayon. If there are items nearby, leave enough room for them as well.

Measure out the screws that you will use, check the weight limit on your mount and grab a stud finder to ensure no obstacles. Before putting any marks or holes in the wall, double check your measurements, so it is straight before drilling anything into the drywall. Then, use an electric drill with wood bits to put holes in the wall for the best results.

Drill holes for mounting brackets in the back of each stud

Once you have everything measured out and marked, drill holes in the back of each stud with an electric drill. Make sure to choose a long enough depth for your mounting screws but not so far as they go through the other side.

Place the bracket over one of the holes you drilled

If you are using screws, screw them in with a cordless drill. Then, try to place the TV on top of the bracket and mark where it will be attached to the other side.

Now that your brackets are up, put one end of each over an edge, so they stay firmly in place while you attach the other part to your TV. Once they are all attached to your TV, set it on top of the brackets and mark where you plan to put screws in.

Conclusion

How to wall mount a TV? Here is a comprehensive guide on how to mount your new TV. If you have any questions or want help mounting, please don’t hesitate to contact us! We can assist with all of your installation needs.