How to Build a Plasma TV Stand

When you purchase your plasma TV, you will also need to decide how you want to display it. If you do not want to mount your plasma TV on your wall, you will need a plasma TV stand on which to place your TV. Rather than purchasing it from the store, you can also construct your own plasma TV stand. This will give you complete control over the materials that are used and how it will look in your room.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Plasma TV
• Plasma TV stand kit
• Household tools including a screwdriver

Identify What You Need in a Plasma TV Stand

1. Decide where you want to place your plasma TV. If you want to place your plasma TV in the corner of a room, you may want a triangular or trapezoidal stand to accommodate the shape of your walls. If you will be placing the stand flush against a wall, however, you will want a stand that offers a flat backing.

2. Assess how many electronic components you want to place on your plasma TV stand. You may want to place your DVD player, DVR and stereo receiver on your stand. You will need shelves for each of your components.

3. Make sure your stand is able to support all of the total weight of your TV, stereo and any other components that you have running.

Assemble Your Plasma TV Stand

1. Ensure that you have all the pieces of your plasma TV stand kit that you will need to build it. Verify the number of shelves and screws that are indicated in the instructions.

2. Put the pieces of your plasma TV stand together using your tools or the tools provided in the kit. The instructions should provide you with step-by-step details to help you build your stand.

3. Apply pressure to the surface of the stand on which you will be placing your plasma TV. Plasma TVs often weigh more than 100 pounds, depending on the size of the screen. The surface should support the pressure the you apply with no indications that it is fragile.

4. Place your plasma TV on top of the plasma TV stand. If your plasma TV has feet attached to it for placement on a flat surface, it can be placed directly on the stand. If your plasma TV includes a detachable desktop mount, position the mount on the stand before carefully placing the TV on the mount.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are experienced working with wood, metal, or glass, you may be able to save money if you build your own plasma TV stand from scratch instead of buying a plasma TV stand kit or premade stand.

• Due to the weight and shape of the plasma TV, you should not try to lift it on your own. It is safer to have at least one other person help you lift your plasma TV.