How to Mount a TV On The Wall (Step-by-Step)
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
- Here I cover TV wall mount installation in depth. I've mounted thousands of TVs on walls of all kinds as a pro handyman and I want to show you how to do it the right way.
-Contents of this video ---------------------------
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - A list of tools you'll need for the project
01:23 - Attaching the TV wall mount bracket to the TV
03:40 - Determining where on the wall to mount the bracket
06:13 - How to find the studs in the wall for the TV mount
08:34 - Attaching wall mount bracket to the wall using lag screws
11:40 - Hanging the TV and how to remove the TV once hung
12:54 - Additional tips and mistakes to avoid
13:54 - How to mount a TV to brick or stone
In this video, you'll learn everything you need to know to mount your TV with confidence. Whether you are using a flat mount, a tilt mount, or even an articulating mount, this same exact process applies.
Here, you'll see me mounting a 55" Samsung using a flat mount. (for details on choosing a mount, visit this page: www.handymanstartup.com/choos....
First, you'll want to unbox the TV and the mount. Then, mount part of the wall mount bracket to the TV using the right screws for your TV. Your mount will come with lots of screws, most of which you won't use. Find the ones that work and throw the rest away.
Then, connect the other part of the mount to the TV as well and measure from the bottom of the TV to the top screw hole on the part of the bracket that attaches to the wall. Write this dimension down so you can use it later.
Next, use a tape measure and a level to figure out the center of the TV side to side and where you want the bottom of the TV to sit on the wall. Use the measurement from earlier to figure out how high to screw in the lag screws. Honestly, you should watch the video for this part.
Now, locate the studs and mark them with a pencil. Then translate the marks you made for the height of the screws across the studs and pre-drill into the studs using a 3/16" or 7/32" drill bit. Make sure to drill into the center of the studs and make sure your mount will work with your screw locations.
Now, using the lag screws that came with your TV wall mount bracket, attach the wall portion to the wall and tighten it until secure. Now make sure it's level and if it is, you are ready to hang your TV on the wall.
Once your TV is mounted on the wall, you are ready to hide the wires which I'll cover in the next video.
To remove the TV, pull out on the bottom and then lift it up to unhook the TV. In some cases, you will need two people to lift the TV on or off the wall.
--Tools & Materials Needed ----------------------
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This video is so helpful! Using all of these techniques to mount a 75" TV!
great video...the imaginary lines on the wall helped to clarify the spacing needed for a proper wall mount. THank you
Very instructive and well done tutorial video. No nonsense. Thanks :)
Fantastic video. Took me from concerned to confident!
I love your videos! quick tip: if you put one lag bolt in to the bracket and sinch it down tight enough that the bracket stays against the wall but loose enough to adjust the bracket. You can then find level by moving the bracket with your level on top and then put your other lag bolt in after you found level. It makes for an exact location with less measuring and saves time.
Great tip!
This is a very helpful video!!! Thank you for making videos like this.
Thanks a lot. You saved me a lot of time and effort.
Awesome video, I’ve got like 4 TVs to mount so this will come in handy. 🤘
Great video. Very informative!
Great video. Thank you 🙏.
Thanks! Very helpful.
So simple I thought it would’ve been too much work thanks g
Thank you for your good detail
Dan,..muchas gracias..! These simple steps can be difficult for NOT EVERYDAY handymen like me.
You're very welcome!
Awesome video! Thank you!
Great video, thank you!
Very useful info straight to the point I’m a fan now
Very clear and informative video. I am now confident enough to attempt doing this by myself. The only other info I would need is how to hide the wires. Thank you so very much Dan.
Glad it was helpful!
Well done very helpful thank you so much 🙏🌹❤️
Good video bro very detailed oriented
Thank you so much for this …… made me the hero of the family lol great instructions and demonstration and awesome job with showing the marks on the video👍🏾
You're welcome!
Great video. Thanks.
When determining where the tv should go, I like to use the box. Usually the picture on the box is pretty close to actual size. I cut the side of the box off and hold it on the wall so the customer can see it on the wall. Even if the picture isn’t true to size the box is pretty close.
Tats super cool!! I'm mounting my tv today, its a stone wall had to drill and mount the screw, but i didn't realize i need socket adapter so it spoiled the threads in the screw.
Cheers lad! Great channel
Thank you, really like your videos! Do you have a video about building a French drain?
Good video Dan, keep’em coming. I used lot of info that I got from you to start my handyman business,
Thanks
Thanks, will do!
Very helpful, well done and I especilly love the end sequence of things to make the installation fool-proof. You are saving many people a good amount of money by showing them just how easy it is (in most cases) to install solo. Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
You know what you’re doing! I really appreciate people who have your skills. How does a person go about finding a handyman such as you?
Your best bet is to search online for the exact service you offer and then cross your fingers!
Home Depot quality instructional video here sir! Thank you.
Another great video Dan! When hanging my TV's I sometimes use painter's tape to mark my wall, it's just so much easier to clean up
GREAT point. This guy isn't very helpful at all..
This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Perfect simple useful explanation
Glad you liked it
Followed this step by step and didn't need to do a single level adjustment. Thanks!
Great job!
that's the best tv mount video I seen so far
amazing showcase of how to measure things!! Thank you! 👍👍👍👍
You are welcome!
good tips- ty
Great Video instructions Dan. Very informative buddy 👍🏽
Glad it was helpful!
you helped me a lot ,many thanks to you
You're welcome!
Best video I have seen on mounting a tv!
Thanks!
Good idea to check with electrician scanner to look for wires behind the drywall.
Great video but just some questions. I have a drywall and wants to hang my TV on to wall. Is it fine with one drill the holes and use the screws to attached/hang the TV? I can understand from your video that I don't need to use the included achors for drywall?
Great tutorial. Mounting an Insignia 39” and Samsung 58” this week. Video helps.
/Bklyn👑
Love your videos. Can you make a video on how you organize your tools on your work vehicle? Or perhaps a video on how to keep track of your work schedule? Both would be very helpful
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks for sharing your video. However it's not centered as the studs are not in correct position. How do you overcome this?. Thanks
Mr. Handyman, where did you buy the TV cabinet from? It's a really nice looking wood piece.
Thanks
Thanks, I have installed my tv
Great! How did it go?
Thanks!
You bet!
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.
Yes, it pays to think before you drill.
Good job!
A good way to be absolutely sure you are drilling into the center of the stud for the lag screw (some stud finders may not be too accurate), is to drill a few small holes (say 1/8") either side of where you think the stud is. The bit will slip right in through the drywall if you are not on the stud, so you slide over and drill again until you find the side of the stud and you will feel when the bit hits the stud. Now you know clearly the edge of the stud so you can put the lag screw right in the center for solid mounting. The little holes will be unnoticeable behind the tv mount.
Hey Charles, thanks for the sharing the tip. That is a great way to make sure you are hitting the center and is especially important when finding metal studs.
@@StayHandy Also find the screws holding up the drywall with a metal detector. They are usually in the center.
Great video! What tv model is that??
Hi i heave a question I’m planning on doing an accent wall where my tv goes so should I mount my bracket first or it can go on top of the wood
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 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.
Thanks for sharing. I would be scared to totally mess up my wall :(
You can do it!
Are tv mounts really safe and secure, my only concern with mounting a 77 c1
Yesterday I mounted a 65" to an outside wall..I used tapcon,,very solid.
Thanks for posting this video. I look forward to seeing what other videos you have. It seems that there is one big problem that you didn't account for in this installation:....What if you had HDMI cable connections on the back of the TV that extend directly back towards the wall (vs come out from the side)....if the TV is too close too the wall...1) you wouldn't be able to plug in your cables or worse 2) if you installed those cables prior to mounting the TV you could snap off one or more of the HDMI plugs on the TV when you attempted to hang the TV. I've watched other videos on how to hang TV's and they've pointed this out. And those videos have suggest the use spacers. I'm no expert at this but that does seem like something you need to consider in the mounting/hanging process.
Also it might have been helpful to point out other hanging options if you can't reach studs for both hanging points (e.g., the mount has limited locations (holes) where you can insert the attachment screws into the wall). Obviously attaching at the studs is ideal but if that isn't possible there other screws that you could use that would allow you to attach a TV to just dry wall (e.g., screws that can hold up to 70lbs on a drywall attachment.).
Fair points. I think those situations are relatively rare, but I see your point.
Hi. Could you please send me a link to buy the tv mount for 75”tv. Please.
Hi I watched this video as I needed some help with putting up a tv bracket and hadn’t done much drilling previously.
Yesterday I drilled the 2 required holes for my bracket the grey wall plugs that were supplied fit fine, I noticed early on that the screws were quite large in fact larger than the plugs. When it came to screwing it in the screws would only go so far. Do I need longer grey wall plugs or shorter screws?
Don't use the wall plugs unless you are mounting to stone or brick. They are NOT for drywall. If you have drywall, you need to find the stud and mount to that directly with the lag screws.
@@StayHandy hi thank you for the reply. I am definitely dealing with stone walls here.
What is the model of the tv?
What size aquarium is that?
Basically the TV mount is a funky French cleat.
How do I find the center of the stud correctly?
mm how do you repair the wall from all those marks you made??? esp if you live in a brand new apt never lived in before.
Thanks for this helpful video. Recently, I've been running into the problem of screwing in 2.5 inch screws (63mm, M6.3) for a low-profile TV mount and could use some advice. It seems to stop right about the 1.5 inch line, even with a successfully drilled (no resistance) 2.5 inch pilot hole. Checked our 'frame walk' video and don't see anything problematic (no pipes, metal, etc.). Maybe I can ask for your help to confirm this - I can share a photo of the frame with an arrow pointing to where I'm installing the TV mount. That would be appreciated, just let me know where to post/share the photo. Otherwise, I don't know why I am unable to screw into the wall further than 1.5 inches.
Is your drill just running out of torque? Did you try to use a socket wrench?
@@StayHandy Thanks for your reply. I tried my other drill (Makita) with no success. I have not tried a socket wrench - it seems counterintuitive since I don't imagine I'm stronger than drills. What if I just use a 1.5 inch screw? Would it hold a 17 pound TV?
Which Samsung tv is this ? Crystal ir Qled?
I'm keen on a flat mount like that but wouldn't it be a pain to change cables around? Not that you should have to do that often.
It is more difficult than an articulating mount, but articulating mounts often end up crooked because they move.
I'm a little Late but what about the Stands with the Mounts on them are they easier to do
They don't look as good or have as much flexability, but they allow you to skip drilling into the wall.
I’m looking at the back of my tv and the screws are loose at the top the ones that’s on the tv 😩😩😩
How do I remove my already hung TV off the wall mount to attach the antenna cable..thank u
There will be some sort of clip or screw holding in the bottom. Once you release that you can pull the bottom out and then lift.
@@StayHandy ….thx, but I’ve already set up an appointment with Geek Squad to assist me. Thank u
No way jack denmo used to do DIY guides !
How do you hide the power cord? I was hoping it would be in this video.
Fit tv legs and stand on wall unit.
What size level is that ?
A two foot level
I'm confused because you drew a center line, but seem to have mounted it to the left...
That's because you have to mount it to two studs, and the studs were positioned to the left.
8:59 “Go look on the other side of the wall.” Uh, isn’t there a wall on the other side of the wall? And how will I figure out the placement of the wires behind that wall?
It was unlocked already
I had to exit outta this one immediately after you picked up the driver drill and called it an impact 😂😂😂😂
is my tv too old ? I don't have these 4 screws, FFS, I have the bracket up and step 2, attach bracket to TV, MATHERFATHER !
Haha. Step one is to mount the bracket to the TV.
He looks like as if related to Dr. Oz
Can I just eye everything??
You can do whatever you like, you just may not enjoy the consequences.
Absolute nightmare if brick, why well you now have metal studs in the wall, plus if you're not happy with the position your screwed.
Best have a rail system that allows you to raise or lower or position the TV, but no such thing exists other then a trolley
Yeah if you have brick then you'll want to be extra careful with your measurments.
All this info is fine I just don't like this style of mount used here... Tv mounts are so cheap get one with some movement left or right, maybe some decent tilt to adjust for sunlight..
and lastly most LCD TV are VA panel ( with bad viewing angles) .. SO.. it really suck if you have guest over and they see the TV washed out and you can't move it to adjust....
These are big issues that can be solved by just picking a different mount... Moveable and none moveable these days cost about the same.. Maybe 5-10$ difference at most...
You left out the MOST important number..........The height from floor to center of TV. 42" or something different.
You don't need that number. The best way to get the height of the TV is have someone sit where they will be viewing it, and then hold your tape measure up to represent the TV (as shown in video). Sometimes you want your TV very high and sometimes you want it below eye level while sitting on the coach.
@@StayHandy Did you mention any of that in your video?
You called a drill an impact driver. There is a very big difference.