9 Tips to Help You Mount Your Hdtv to a Wall

Mounting your TV to the wall is a fairly simple process. First, before you begin, you will need to keep several things in mind:

1. Where are you planning on mounting your TV? You may have already decided on the wall, or perhaps you want to mount it over your fireplace. If you are thinking of mounting your TV over the fireplace, you should ensure that it will not be exposed to too much heat from the fireplace.

2. Which type of mount are you going to use? There are several different types of mounts and differences between them. There is a basic low profile mount, a tilting wall mount, a full motion wall mount or a telescoping floor mount. Each type of mount has pros and cons, so you will need to decide on the type you will install and what future issues might arise after installation.

3. Know how large your TV is and how much it weighs before you purchase a mounting kit. Ensure that the one that you choose will hold your size and weight of TV before you go through all the trouble of installing it.

4. If you need to run cables through the wall to hook up to your TV, do it before you install your wall mount.

5. You may need to have an electrical outlet installed next to the wall mount, so make sure that is done before you install the mount.

6. Gather together all of the tools that are needed for the installation before you get started. You will need a level, a stud finder, a pencil, a measuring tape, a cordless drill, and all the necessary pieces to install the mount.

7. Be sure to locate the middle of the stud before you start drilling holes. It is essential to attach your mount to a stud, regular drywall will not support the weight of your TV.

8. Enlist a friend to help you. You cannot mount a large cumbersome TV to a wall mount alone, and if you try, you might end up dropping the TV. Aside from that, with the help of a friend, you can accomplish the task a lot faster.

9. Measure many times before you do any drilling or cutting. Don’t hang your TV too high or too low, it will look strange. A good guide is to hang your TV about picture height.

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