If you have bought a new TV, it’s an excellent idea to wall mount it. May be you have already had your TV set locating on a stand, and decided to move to another city or house, so why not trying to fix it on the wall. Besides, look for movers if you need moving services.
Mounting a TV is a practical decision that will give you an opportunity to enjoy watching TV. By doing it you will save some free space, make yourself comfortable to watch your favorite TV show and even transform your room in accordance with the latest modern design principles.
Of course, this article will be devoted to flat screen TVs. As during the last years manufacturers provide us with more and more highly technologically developed TV sets, people want their plasma and HD TVs to be put on the mount. Installing a TV mount makes possible to watch TV from the different angles across the room and gives the feeling of having a little home cinema.
Hope you have a modern, flat-plate TV (as, frankly speaking we can hardly imagine an ancient boxes to be mounted in your home). Nevertheless you can consult TV installation pros anyway.
So, as you see wall mounting your TV could solve a lot of problems. That’s why we recommend you looking over our tips and do it yourself right now.
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Simple tips on installing your TV mount
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Choose a place for a mounting.
To start with, you should think twice on the location of a TV mounting, before doing any installation actions. Make sure that this particular place you chose is ok. The spot should be convenient for you to watch a TV, so locate it over against a seat place, – a chair or a sofa.
Try to mount a TV on the level of your eyes when you seat behind it. And remember, there is no right height. But don’t place your TV too high. Still, everything depends on the size of the TV and the room.
Choose the wall for mounting. Then, calculate the length, and the height of a TV and provide it with enough spare space. Don’t forget about the safety. Don’t place your TV above the fireplaces.
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Locate the studs on the wall
You should find two studs where your TV should hang on. The best way to do it is to use a stud finder. At the same time there are people who don’t believe stud finders so it’s up to you. Mark the studs and drill the holes into the studs. Normally four screws will be enough, but it would be better to make 6 in order to guarantee the fixity.
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Mount the bracket
Now you see at least 4 drill holes. Next step is to line up a bracket. After attaching the plate ensure that there is a right horizontal placement. Level up the TV if needed. Then, tighten all other bolts.
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Attach the TV brackets
First, decide what kind of bolts fit to your TV set. Consult your TV owner’s manual instructions if you hesitate. Use washers to attach the brackets to the back of the TV.
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Plug the TV
Hang the wall plate on the brackets. After that, tighten the nuts to ensure your TV is strongly attached to the bracket. Determine if the bracket really can hold your TV. The last step is to plug in the cables.
Turn your TV on and get satisfied with watching.
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Finally, you should consider some general advice on how to wall mount your TV. For example, if you can’t do the installation yourself you can always get in touch with our pros on HireRush.com.
After finishing the installation process or even after each phase of wall mounting, you should check up if the brackets (especially the bottom) are attached tightly. Make sure that place you chose for mounting is dully ventilated.
Speaking about cables, you can hide them but not necessarily. Don’t put the pressure on your TV or pull the TV cables, don’t lean on it. Depending on the type of your TV you can or can’t regulate the angle to avoid glare.
