How to Wall Mount a Flat Screen

How to wall mount a flat screen tv

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mounting Kit
• Screw Gun/Drill
• pencil
• level

1. Purchase a wall mount kit from a hardware store or box store

2. Find the studs in the wall where you want to hang your TV

3. Measure the height you would like the TV at and mark with a pencil

4. Take out back bracket from kit, place on wall with screw holes at studs. Be sure it's level

5. Attach to wall at studs with screws enclosed in kit.

6. Attach other half of kit to back of TV using screws enclosed.

7. Lift TV (have a friend help if it's large/heavy) to mounting bracket on wall. Slip onto track attached to wall. Slide across track to ensure it's centered, then tighten screws on bottom of track until the TV no longer slides freely.

8. Use cable hooks to attach the cords to your wall, and paint them the same color as your wall, to disguise them.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful. Tv's are heavy.
• Follow the directions enclosed in the kit
• ALWAYS install on a stud. Drywall isn't strong enough to hold up a tv.
• Use enclosed anchors if advised.

[jrofosho1]

on 7/28/2009 good article 5*