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Mar 22, 2020 · In this video, we'll go over the entire process for mounting a TV to a wall. We used an articulating mount, but this process is almost the same for other mou...
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- Jonah Matthes
Feb 17, 2024 · I will teach you how to wall mount a tv on plasterboard walls, dot and dab walls and solid walls, we will cover it all in this video. Items i recommend for this job below: ⚪ COREFIX Tv Kit...
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- The DIY Guy
If you want to learn how to safely and effectively mount your TV on the wall, this video... When it comes to mounting TVs, you don't want to take any shortcuts.
- 26 min
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- Home RenoVision DIY
- Unplug Cords. Unplug the power cord and all other cords that connect to the TV.
- Locate the Security Screws. Use the flashlight to look at the back of the TV from the underside. Search for two screwheads facing downward. These will be the security screws.
- Remove the Security Screws. Guide the screwdriver to one of the security screws. As the assistant holds the TV steady, turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise until the screw is fully removed.
- Unhook the TV From the Mount. Holding the TV from each side, lift the TV straight up. Lift at least three or four inches to make sure that the hooks on the TV clear the top ridge of the wall mounting plate.
- You’Ll Need The Following Tools…
- Step #2 – Unbox The TV Wall Mount and TV
- Step #3 – Attach The Wall Mount Brackets to The TV
- Step #4 – Temporarily Attach The Wall Part of The Bracket to The Tv.
- Step #6 – Determine Where to Mount The Bracket to The Wall.
- Step #7 – Find The Studs
- Step #8 – Pre-Drill For The Lag Screws
- Step #9 – Attach The Wall Mount Bracket to The Wall
- Step #10 – Hang Up The TV!
- Mounting to Other Surfaces
Phillips Head Screw driver3/16″ or 7/32″ metal or wood drill bits(it’s best to have a full set)This is an obvious step, but regardless, it needs to be done. So do it. Sometimes the TV wall mount will require some assembly. Just follow the directions that came with it and assemble it if necessary. Should take about five minutes.
Your TV wall mount comes with several components: A part that mounts to the wall, one or two parts that mount to the back of the TV, and a bunch of screws and washers of different sizes (most of which you won’t use). Find the part(s) that mount to the back of the TV, then find the screws that fit your TV. On the back of pretty much every TV manufac...
Now, take the part of the TV wall mount that mounts to the wall, and attach that part to the brackets you just mounted to the TV. NOTE: This is only temporary so you can get a critical measurement.
This is where people mess things up, so take your time here. First, find where you want the TV to sit side to side. Usually you will center it on the wall or over a piece of furniture or something. To do that, find the center of where you want the TV to sit and mark a line with your pencil. Now, figure out how high you want the TV to be mounted. If...
Studs are the wood beams that run vertically in the wall and serve as the structure of your home. They are usually 2×4’s or 2×6’s. And, they are what you will want to screw into. Take your stud finder and use it to locate the studs. You’ll want to find two or three studs that are closest to your center mark. Pro tip: Instead of just marking the cen...
Grab your level and line it up with the screw line. Then, get your level perfectly level and use it to mark lines that cross each stud location. Again, these lines are there so you know exactly where to drill. Once you have that lines drawn and you know where you want to screw in, hold up the wall mount bracket to make sure everything lines up and ...
Use the lag screws to attach the wall part of the bracket to the wall. Before tightening the screws all the way, make sure the bracket is perfectly level. Also, make sure to use the washers that are meant to be used with the lag screws. Once the top two screws are tightened down and the bracket is level, attach the bottom lack screws to lock in the...
Now that you have one part of the bracket attached to the TV and the other part attached to the wall, all you have to do is pick up the TV and hang it on the wall. For larger TV’s you’ll want to grab a friend to help you. That’s it! Now, it’s time to work on hiding the wires. There are multiple ways to do this which I’ll discuss in the future tutor...
What if you are mounting to brick or metal studs? If you are mounting to metal studs, check out my other tutorial here. If you are mounting to brick or stone, then you will use the same exact process, but you will need to have the appropriate sized mason drill bit and some stone anchors. Most TV wall mounts come with stone anchors (they look like l...
Sep 13, 2020 · Wall-mounting is the obvious answer: it stops the TV occupying any floor- or shelf-space, keeping it well out of your way and ensuring you still have space for all your furniture.
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