TV Install

If you're wondering how to mount a TV on drywall, it's important that you pick the right mounting bracket.

There are three main types of TV wall mounts to choose from.

First, you need to check that the wall mount is going to fit your television. Most wall mounts are built according to VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standards. If you look at the wall mount specifications, it will show you the different hole patterns – VESA hole pattern sizes - that it will fit. Just look at the specs for your TV to find out if they match the wall mount that you're looking to install.

The first type of TV mount is a standard static or stationary wall mount. 

It consists of a rail system that connects to the back of the TV, fixed to studs in your wall.The pros for this type of wall mount are that it is a solid construction, and it will hold your TV securely to the wall. A stationary mount will keep your TV flush to the wall.

A stationary mount does not move. So, if you need to tilt your television to get the ideal viewing angle, you are not going to be able to do that with this mount.

The second type of mount to consider is a tilting wall mount. This is almost identical to the static stationary wall mount with one exception. The rail system has a tilting mechanism built into it that you can adjust and tilt to your desired angle. It doesn’t swivel, but if you need to tilt your television forward or backward to reduce glare from lighting or to provide a better viewing angle, you can adjust it however you need.

 The full motion wall mount is not only a plate on the wall that you can put rails on, but also a fully integrated system. The full motion mount pulls away from the wall so you can get distance between the TV and the wall. It swivels left and right, with all sorts of combinations. It also tilts. 

Now that  you have decided on the type of wall mount and have verified the wall mount matches your TV it is time to determine the location. You want your TV to be at "eye level" so you need to figure out the height based on your seating. If in a bedroom will you watch laying down or sitting up? 

The next step is the most crucial and that is to determine where your studs are located. In some cases where the studs do not match the mounting bracket you may need to add an additional brace between the studs to get proper mounting. Many brackets come with a template you can tape to the wall to determine the location of the bracket. Once you have the location marked proceed to installing the lag bolts. 

Use the lag bolts when possible to mount the bracket to the wall using an impact driver or socket wrench. After you install the bracket test it by pulling down on the bracket to ensure it is properly attached to the wall. Once you are certain it will hold the TV follow the MFG instructions to attach the other half of the bracket to the back of the TV. Once that is complete you are ready to hang the TV. 

You can "hide" the wires for your TV and if you do some research you can find the various ways to do this. 

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