5 Mistakes People Make When Mounting a TV
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
- Mounting a TV can be a very stressful process for some people. Here are 5 common mistakes that people make when mounting a TV.
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2 years later and you’re still helping people. Thanks!
3 years.
I've hung a lot of flat screen TV's in my many vacation rentals. I always do the first three things correctly. However, cutting thru drywall or running fishing cables can be tricky especially if not a straight drop or having to fish thru an adjacent wall. I love using Commercial Electric or Cordmate channels that come in many shapes and sizes with all sorts of joints and angle connectors (and available at any home improvement store). They of course are paintable and allow easy access to the cables. When painted to match the wall it is just one clean channel and doesn't look bad at all in my opinion. Must simpler, cheaper and again has accessibility benefits.
I agree. That is what I did on mine.
Easier yes. But kills the nice clean look
@@ah4800 I think one clean 1"-4" wide channel painted same color as wall doesn't look bad at all. I don't even notice it. And it's worth all the hassle and possible complications you avoid by not trying to work behind drywall -- especially if you later have to change a cable. And especially when mounting multiple TV's in different rooms of the many rentals I have.
Glad to see sales reps in the comment section! Great job Juan! Very forward thinking!
@@SWLinPHX They look awful to me, but if you like it then don’t listen to me! 😁
This is a great informative video, like all your others. I also have learned a lot about mounts and completely agree, your room is going to impact the type of mounth you need. By the way, your tv mounted soundbar is awesome. I also have a tv that can turn toward the kitchen too.
Good info. Thanks for it. Hanging my new tv keeping several of your points in mind.
I appreciate the fact that you get right to the point. Beautiful. Thank you. I’m looking to set up my basic TV on the wall with my PlayStation 2 for my bedroom. Perhaps this video will be helpful to me.
Never heard of power bridge but it is a great idea and I am sure I can build it myself. Thank you!
You could mount a sheet of 3/4 plywood if your mounting options are slim, if the studs are off-center. Then you can span 3 studs and mount the mount to the plywood wherever it comes up even.
Yes... But it will look ugly viewed from the sides.
@@RomanTrollanski, there are ways to make it look nice. It doesn't have to be just a sheet of plywood of there. And again, this is if mounting options are slim.
@@RomanTrollanski paint the board 😬
@@LostInThisGardenofLife I managed to have mine straightin to the drywall centered with the TV. I used drywall anchors, I would do everything to mount it straight to the wall, adding a plywood piece in between wouldn't work for me, I would go that far and ripping off the wall, put the plywood and then put the wall back, fix and paint it... More work, but it would be how I would want it.
@@davebryant8050 only the sound bar is with drywall anchors, tv is into the studs with strong bolts.
Thanks for sharing this video and information. Very helpful for me as I am planning on getting a new TV.
Very useful tips especially if you've never used a TV mount before and only used a TV stand or unit.
Oh thank god I bought the right mount. I just ordered a new tv as well as a new mount and I didn’t even check what type it was I just bought it lol.
To determine the height of the holes to drill for the wallmount, assuming a fairly leveled floor, and eyes aimed at the heart of the tv, you could also follow these steps: Step 1) measure floor to eye height at the place where you sit the most 2) add half the hight of the tv to determine the distance from the floor to the top of the tv 3) then deduct the distance from the top of the tv to the upper holes of the wallmount fixed onto your tv. Now you know at which height (above the floor) you should drill the upper holes of the wallmount to get your eyes centered towards the tv (vertical position). Next step is to determine the horizontal position + finding the nearest studs to realize this horizontal positioning. Once determined put you wallmount against the wall at the correct horizontal position (wallmount holes centered in the studs), then make sure the upper wallmount holes are at the determined hight or vertical position, then make sure the wallmount is leveled horizontally, then copy the holes in the wallmount to the wall with a marker.
Thank you
Finally someone knows👍
Great advice. I mounted my living room tv a little too high 😅
@@p.legacy yes, eve neck hurts. I changed it to s lower position and now it's perfect.
First mistake is flat mount when you need access to the back of the TV later.
Yes
Iid that and had to undo the mount
@@Floridamancan true good point
I have that problem now
Exactly. You’ll never know what maintenance you’ll need to carry out in the future. Even just plugging in an HDMI cable or a Chromecast or something can be such a hassle with a flat mounted TV.
Very informative! Thanks
Very informative. Thank you some people don't like to have television showing in the room would be great to see some different ways of hiding televisions for example in customised or repurposed cupboards even seen them hidden behind painting before if they're not too deep
Possible solution to your wall mount with not enough stud mounting holes: I would take a piece of wood like a 2"x2" that is about 3 feet long (at least narrower than your TV) or so and mount that board to the studs and then the mounting bracket can mount to that board rather than to the studs directly. Easy Peasy ? And hopefully the TV is wide enough to hide the board tiu nailed to the studs.
The other mistake we made when we got Geek Squad to mount our 65" tv to the wall last year: when we bought a Q950A soundbar this year it was really really tough to rewire things to the TV because the connections are on the back of the TV, it's hard to reach our hand in there, and you can't see anything. The TV doesn't pull oyt like yours does (our mistake in not thinking about the future). My wife and I are old but we tried to lift the TV off of the wall mount but couldn't. It made disconnecting the optical cable, and plugging the HDMI into the ARC connection much much harder than it should have been.
PROTIP always pay the extra money to get a mount that lets you pull out and swivlel the TV. Yu won't regret it.
Yes, I ALWAYS get an extension mount. I've installed many and all extended; also can reduce viewing distance for a better experience. Also, nowadays you can almost always get single stud mounts, unless your TV is extremely big or heavy. Don't mess with dual stud mounts if possible.
I just use those snap toggle and be sure to use washers with bolts.
Great tips!
Never put above the fireplace! Hang it from the ceiling elsewhere!
I just bought a full motion wall mount and my house is older and I couldn't find the studs so I found them 20 ince apart so I put a peice of plywood
Mistake # 6: While installing your wall mount don’t hit your hand with a hammer. Great tips Jonah ... Thanks!
Not even funny, to be honest it was lame. Just being honest extremely corny
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A fix for not being able to "Find a Stud" is to use a "Snap Toggle" these toggles will hold about 75lbs EACH, if you have 4 Snap Toggles holding your bracket/ TV, this will have about a 300+lbs limit (conservatively), and 85inch TV ranges around 100lbs (80-140lbs +/-). Also, in reference to measuring "top or bottom" it's more important to measure CENTER of TV/MOUNTING bracket, because THAT is where you eyes are going to be on the screen. Clearly make sure that you have enough clearance top or bottom, but sit down where you are going to watch the TV and think about "where" you WANT to be looking at. Mark this center area and center THAT (left and right) on the wall. Oh and ALWAYS USE A LEVEL!
Was looking for this comment, toggle anchors is awesome
I would have just drilled a new hold easy peasy
I have always used snap toggles. Had an old 32 inch flat screen, a heavy television by modern standards, hung by toggle mounts for two decades. Never had a problem with it. And we're not talking about the weight of the wall mount either, which must be roughly 15lbs. If someone is not familiar with basic DIY stuff then I would not recommend it. Besides that, they're freak'n awesome!
Great video thank you!
You can always drill holes thru your mount if the factory holes don't match your studs.
Took my to work and milled numerous slots in it .
Or toggle bolt the other two. Ezpz
So much cheaper than buying a new mount 🙄
@@bostonmizer1397 You can drill the holes exactly where you need them. It takes less than 5 mins. Or you can try to re package your old mount, hopefully you saved the box and everything for it. And you'll need to find your receipt and the original card you used as well as your ID. Then drive across town to the store and stand in the customer service line for 20 minutes for the return. If you're lucky they have exactly what you need or you'll have to try another store or order it online and wait 6 to 8 business days to get it. So much easier than drilling a few holes.
As a consumer yes, but as an installer you don't have that luxury. Dynex is terrible at this.
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That is what had brought me here.
Thanks for advancing my knowledge n I'm in the process making one with an adjustable arm close to the TV and make it a bit longer to suit my purpose. ❤🎉🎉
Excellent video for us DIY , thank you!
Great video, man. Thank you!
4:05 Sure I would have overlooked that if not for this video. Many thanks!
Headed to Home Depot now to return flat mount and replace with swivel mount. Video helped. Thanks.
/Bklyn👑
How did you mount the sound bar to the TV mount? I would have NEVER thought of that! Thank you!
Yeah, thats the 1st thought came to me when I started the vdo. Did someone answer this already?
Ofcourse no response! But asks us to subscribe to the channel….
They make sound bar shelves that attach to the same screws as the tv mount. You have to order them separately.
@@Voltaire321 correct, depends on the speaker and make of TV. Mine has attachment slots on the bottom, not sure if there are any conversion sets for that. Maybe just screws or double stick tape lol
Around 3 years ago I mounted a 55 inch plasma to my wall and then I took a wire coat hanger and measured it and cut the wire to fit. I wired the sound bar to the t.v mounting bracket on each side, and it looks great! The wire isn't visible at all and many people have asked, "how is that on there?"
Good video.
Overcoming mistakes.
Luckily the size of the entire TV allows us to start all over again.
If the bracket panel holes have limited screw in pre holes then you can always drill the holes into their correct mounting positions. Thin steel plate means you can multi drill out the correct mounting holes where custom tricky installs are required.
The tricky part for the novices is getting the correct eye sight level (centre screen to eye +/- 5%.
Especiall with the newer larger TV's which are not fully flat at the back.
I marked my stud, he's mine. Thanks for the awesome video. beautiful home btw. love your cat tree my Bonnie would love one of those. Great channel here.
Good show. Thx for the advice.
If you use a power bridge check if you have any studs that run horizontally inside the wall, definitely makes the install very difficult depending on the placement of your outlet box
Thank you for your research.
Thank you for this great information.
Added bonus using power bridge is you can bring clean power to the TV thru a UPS. Preventing under or over voltage.
People following your advice explains a lot about the way the world is now.
Dang lol.
Great video! Very useful info. thanks!
Great video. Thanks!
great video and thanks for the tips!!!
Happen to notice you have the same sound bar as I do lol. Best on the market!
Always get a mount thats at least 30".some stud spacing is 16" or 24".
On ceilings more than 8 foot there is a fireblock ( horizontal 2x4 in middle of wall)
which prevents running cable in wall.u have to cut sheetrock above and below 2x4 to drill hole for wires
Why cut sheetrock when you can use a flexbit?
Or use a flexible 6 foot long wood bit and drill if possible.
Do yourself a favor and when you get the PowerBridge, pickup and install the dual outlet version (Two-CK). You get two outlets at the upper TV location and a large pass-thru plate. Most people want sound bars now and you can mount them right below the TV on the same wall mount system with an optional bracket. This way, and especially if your wall mount swings, the sound bar stays oriented with the TV.
Love when I've already bought the stuff to mount my TV and then you display the mount that I purchased..
Good video. Can the power bridge be installed on lath & plaster walls?
Home Cheapo(yes, the orange one), has a kit with a circle drill bit and round pass through plate/ cover.
Handy dandy.
Great video!
Awesome awesome video!!!
Thanks
Ps: please do a video on a pass plate....I didn't even know the existence of it.
The pass thru plate seems nice, BUT what does one do when blocking between studs is encountered?
how to pick a Samsung 65 in Wall Mount? I'm moving to a much smaller apt from where I live now so I want to mount my tv because I''ll need every space every space I can get. So what you suggest? Also I'm moving into APT that has metal and concrete bldg. What's your best suggestion for mounts, I dont want something that extends from wall too far. But I also don't want to have any trouble with bright lights and viewing angles either. In addition my mom after dying from Covid I took her old 43 in lg while I was waiting to replace my old lg 50 inch that I loved but fuse went after 10 yrs of ownership. So what do you suggest there too? thx.
I'm trying to mount a TV in kitchen over refrigerator. Have my 32" Samsung TV on top of LG refrigerator. Love to have this permanently installed over the double cabinet. They make something in UK, but $2k a pop. I hope this is something you can improvise and share.
When picking my TV's height off the floor I realized that the recommended "eye level" suggestions from the internet made the view from the kitchen of the bottom of the screen blocked by the "eye level" heads of people sitting on the couch. I stuck an above average height person on the couch, went into the kitchen and sighted just above thier head to the wall where the TV was going to mount, and that's how I picked the bottom of my screen. Moral of the story is to consider all possible viewing locations before installing blocking and/or drilling holes.
And here I thought I could just poke holes in the wall and hang it...I have to find the actual trees inside the walls?!
Same. I think I'm a pretty handy woman, so after watching videos for mounting tv, you have to find the stud behind the wall. (Sighs)
Hahaha yep! That’s what keeps it anchored to wall. The drywall would just crumble under the weight without a stud
no you don’t. use toggle screws and you can hang it anywhere you want. i don’t got time to find no studs
@@tanya4534 isn't finding a stud a priority in every woman's life?
@@chrisburns5691 no
Do you have to buy specific mounts for specific tvs or are they all universal?
Quality advice
if you hang the tv too high, put blocks under the couch, problem solved, good advice here folks
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Or sit on extra high cushions ...
Buy another full motion mount and install it on the couch 🛋 😂
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I personally dislike TVs over mantle
Thx bro!! Was getting my tv mounted to my bedroom wall!! I have a fixed mount and was about to place my tv high up, big No-no thx for the heads up!!
good advice. thx
I have just installed my mount in the bedroom, looks perfect, thanks for the tips. Out of curiousity: it possible to use a longer screw and damage the screen as you tighten? I was just wondering if manufacturers installed some safety "stop" for the screws.
I believe some manufacturers of wall mounts supply bolts of several lengths and also spacers for when the bolt that you need to use is still too long. So that’s not a 100% answer to your question, but I’d check the manual to see if bolt lengths are specified, and assume that even if there is some sort of safety, you might still be strong enough to push through. I hope your question was really purely theoretical though.
They usually specify the length and that can be found on the manual as some don't have a stop for the screw. You can find most manuals online going with the TV model written on the sticker at the back of the TV set.
Thanks!
I’m looking the one can handle 85 inch tv. So you have?
Looks like you have the Nakamichi sound bar, I have the same one. I’m getting ready to mount it to my TV
i appreciate the video. I’d love to see one when the wall is plaster lathe where it is next to impossible to run anything behind the wall and incredibly hard to find a stud. Maybe we just need an electrician to run everything?
Great info thanks
What mount are u using to connect your nakamichi snug right underneath the tv?
Thank you!
Just put your mount on the tv ( both parts) then measure from the mounting hole to the top of tv that gives you dimension 1 then measure from ceiling to top of tv giving you dimension 2. Add 1+2= where to drill first hole
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Should of mentioned not to overtighten the screws that connect your mounting plate to the tv. I ended up with 2 spinning tv mounting points and stuck screws ... was able to return the tv luckily, never doing that mistake again! Also not always an option to hide cables, if its a fireplace with concrete behind the tv definitely can't be drilling no hole to pass cables... would pass them straight to the fireplace lol.
Thanks
Few points , not all houses use stud work so fixing bracket needs masonry plugs and screws (scan for electric cables before drilling) and running cables is not so easy as it requires chasing wall (extremely dusty) or conduit , unsightly.
2:09 a 34” width wall bracket will hit two studs on almost any wall. The tv-side bracket doesn’t have to be huge like that, but the cheapo universal mounts should be selected for a width that works.
5:13 wimp
8:09 which is the same as an extension cord in the wall imho
Did you need something else to mount the soundbar to your Mounting Dream mount?
5:55 our TV is mounted on the fire place. So, we cannot have those plates to guide the wire. Luckily it got power source. Only one "connect one" cable would be hanging :)
What kind of brand of mount is the one you have ? And where did u buy it brotha?
I just bought one like that on Amazon for $40 full motion articulating mount
So happy to live in The Netherlands. All our walls are concrete. I don't have to worry about drywalls etc. Drill away hahaha
Because of room layout and acoustics I need to put my TV right in front of a small window. I don't mind putting cardboard to block out the sun completely. I have huge curtains expanding longer than the window itself. I don't want to hang the TV... But I don't think a regular TV stand would work good either do you have any ideas or possibilities options for me with my situation? It's the only place I can put the TV because of the layout in the room in the acoustics.
I found best practice is to mount 2 x 4 for the top and the bottom. Two advantages. 1st, you only need to find the studs once. The 2 x 4 will allow you to center your TV better with the mount. 2nd is an overall strength. It gives me room behind the TV to plug in accessories when needed. Plus, it provides much better cooling for the TV. I have an Apple TV with two 2 x 4 mounted. I have many different options for mounting my Apple TC. Give yourself extra length for future expansions for larger TV to be mounted.
6. Mistake - mounting the tv so damn high like they did in this video. r/TVTooHigh
lt drives me insane how many houses put a giant fireplace in the visual center of the room. This isn't 1880; we're not all gathering 'round the fireplace to hear Pa tell us how the crops are doing.
@@JustinDoesTriathlon I don't even know what you're talking about. It's 1880 here and pa loves to sit around the ole fireplace with his corncob pipe streaming his Tik Tok videos to the TV, just like his pa did back in the day. Okay, gotta go now and help the neighbor with the harvest because their kid's got dysentery again.
@@JustinDoesTriathlon Having heat when the power goes out is pretty sweet.
@@no_regerts5176 That's true for sure! Had a big wood stove growing up. They're toasty. 🔥
@@JustinDoesTriathlon agreed. Big tv on top of a heat source. Not a good idea. 🤣
What Mount is being used in video? The one with sound bar mounted as well?
Please do a video on installations on concrete walls.
Use lag bolts and the blue concrete anchors from home depot or lowes, predrill the wall with a masonry drill bit
Tapcon screws. Make sure to get the one with the hex on the top, makes it easier to screw
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85" tv what brand mount is best , and should I first screw mount 2 tv, 1st, or screw into wall1st? Which is easier.
2:07 with the way they make these TVs so light these days you could have used some heavy duty toggle bolts for that mount . I'm not trying to beat you up or anything I've been electrician for 17 years and I've had to do a lot of improvising for what the customer wants
What about trying to go flush against the wall with a 360 degree mount? Is it inevitable that it will stick out from the wall more than a regular mount?
Nice setup
Love the cat tree!
Whats your opinion on no stud tv mounts?
Hi what bracket do you recommend for a media wall
Do you need a certain type of wall when getting a full motion mount?
is it realistic to mound 11.3 kg 49" TV set on the plaster board with 2 bolts with gripits?
Would you be able to do a behind the wall wire concealment kit?
just run the tv power cord in the wall it will be up to code!!
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Best to mount a tv at 'seated' eye level (if your room design allows it) I have always done it also looks better when the tv is off and eliminates that 'black box void on the wall. But each to thier own.
Thanks 👍
Thanks 😃
How do you know if there is something running through the stud if there is no metal plate protecting it? I was thinking that I'd drill two small holes next to the stud and shine a flashlight in one of them and look into the other. Is there another way of confirming? I think most people just drill and get lucky, however, it's possible to send screws through romex and cause a fire.
How did you get your sound bar hooked under your TV?
Do you watch TV standing up? Your TV is almost above your eye level. Just wondering. We watch TV sitting down., mid point of the screen is about 42 inches. Just checking! Thanks for the info!
I always found it horrendous to have a TV that high up. I'm trying to sit back and relax, not break my neck. I want my TV center when I sit on my couch.
The first mount u showed looks like if ur handy u could simply drill a hole in the bracket where u want it and bolt it to the stud.
Remember, if your tv weighs more than 15 lbs. or so you must mount to two studs with that bracket (4 lag bolts). 16" centers will limit you to the outermost bolt holes reagardless of which bracket you use. You can pre-mount a nice piece of wood to the wall first giving you flexibility with bracket placement.
Does it make sense to make 2 extra holes to the mount?
Where do you get the speaker mount kit underneath the TV
The first mount you showed u can make your own holes I’ve done that plenty of times. I measure from the bottom and bottom good job tho.
Just keep in mind once you alter the mount you void the manufacture warranty.
? I have an existing wall mount with a tv on it still my new tv is coming today, what steps do I do to mount my new tv to the existing wall mount?
Am not interested in putting a hole in my wall, can i use the cover and wrap all wires to gether and hide it including the power cable?