How to Wall-Mount a Flatscreen TV

Wall mounting a flatscreen TV will add a little extra entertainment value.

Fastening your flatscreen TV to a wall should be an easy task and will provide many benefits. You'll save a lot of space in your entertainment room because you won't need a big and bulky TV stand. Flatscreen TVs are hung on a mount that is attached to the wall. Almost everyone can perform this task with just a little home improvement knowledge. Mount your flatscreen TV wall mount on a wall with studs, the wooden pillars inside walls that provide extra support. The weight of the flatscreen TV and wall mount will need this extra support when hung.

Things You'll Need

• Stud finder
• Level
• Heavy gauge screws
• Pencil
• Flatscreen TV wall mount

Instructions

1. Mark on the wall in pencil where you want the wall mount to hang. Use a stud finder to find the exact locations of the studs in your wall. Most people like the center of the screen to be eye level when sitting. Use a level to ensure marks are in a straight line. A crooked TV won't look good and will be hard to watch.

2. Drill heavy gauge screws into the wall where you marked with pencil. Heavy gauge screws will help provide the extra support needed.

3. Hang the flatscreen wall mount on the heavy gauge screws. Make sure the wall mount is level before hanging the flatscreen TV.

4. Lift the flatscreen TV onto the wall mount. Have someone help if you have a large or heavy flatscreen TV.

5. Attach any media devices and other cables into the flatscreen TV. Take the flatscreen TV down to plug the cables in if there is no room to reach.

References

• Crutchfield: A Guide to Wall-Mounting Your Flat-Panel TV