Installing a TV on the wall with your own hands at home is a fairly simple task, and it will not take you much time. However, this installation operation requires some standard skills, in the worst case, your whole structure will not sag for very long.
In this article, we will tell you how to properly install television brackets, indicate the recommended distance from the floor and other little things related to this issue.
What are the pros and cons of mounting a TV on the wall
Today, almost all modern manufacturers are trying to produce their products as thin as possible and reduce the use of material resources. Thanks to this, they were able to achieve a more compact device. Plus, the plane of the screen can become a part of the interior of the room, decorating the wall, because now there are many types of design combined with a TV.
Now let's move on to the disadvantages of mounting the TV on the wall:
- in cases of poor fastening of the brackets, the TV may fall to the floor or furniture, which will entail an absolute breakdown of the equipment and subsequent huge costs for its repair or purchase of a new one;
- with a large weight of the unit, and a fairly wide diagonal of the screen, installation will need to be carried out at least with a partner, and the process itself will then be more laborious;
- there are weight restrictions, you cannot mount the device on plasterboard walls if the weight of the TV and the brackets together exceeds 30 kilograms. Also, you cannot hang it over heating systems, so that the equipment does not overheat during operation.
This method of installation on the wall has become widespread, and is still popular today. If you follow all the installation rules, this method will not bring you problems in the future.
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Wall Mounting Instructions
We have divided all actions into step-by-step stages, and installing the TV on the wall looks like this:
- The first step is to choose the height of the TV installation on which it will hang. There is a certain standard for the installation height of the TV on the wall, which was specially derived, with the help of medical research, this figure varies in the area from 0.7 to 1 meter from the bottom edge. However, most of the TV owners are repelled by the comfortable viewing conditions and their own preferences. But as for the kitchen, in this case, the installation is carried out under the ceiling, since during work you will pay little attention to the images, the sound will be important for you.
- For the next step, you will need some things, namely a pencil, tape measure and a building level. Now you need to apply the markings. We apply it according to the distance from the floor, and the distance that should be between the two brackets, usually this size is selected according to the mounts on the back of your TV.Be sure to check the horizontal level between the holes, make sure that they are strictly level. Otherwise, your installed brackets may cause the unit to fall due to skewing.
- Only after you have made sure that all the marks are at the same level, you can take a drill or hammer drill and drill holes. Be careful when carrying out these works, you can hook the wiring that is laid in the wall. In some cases, you can get stuck in the reinforcement that cannot be drilled.
- After that, hammer dowels into the holes, and install the brackets along the way, tightening the bolts. Do not forget about your wall material, if it is reinforced concrete, then you will not have any problems with installation. However, if your wall is constructed of drywall, then it is better to first think three times - and whether the wall will support the weight of this entire structure. If so, the installation method will change slightly.
- When the installation of the TV bracket is done, it remains only to prepare the TV itself. Carry out the installation carefully, and finally tighten the bolted connections.
- All you have to do is connect the TV to the network and other devices. However, it is better to hide all the wires in a plastic channel so that the wires do not just hang and spoil the whole picture.
That's actually the whole instruction on how to install a TV on the wall with your own hands, without resorting to the help of specialists. But if you are not confident in your abilities, then the best solution would be to install the device together with specialists who know how to install everything correctly.
Useful Tips
In order for your TV to work for a long time and not collapse from the mounts, you should take into account some of its parameters:
- when buying brackets, check with the product seller for what screen diagonal they are designed for, and how much equipment they can withstand;
- remember that fixed-type brackets are much more reliable, but they have less functionality than swivel brackets, which in turn may affect the viewing comfort;
- if you are going to install the TV on a wall in a plasterboard load, then make sure that the air circulates there calmly, and the equipment will not have problems with overheating, which will entail unpleasant consequences if you do not take care of this in advance;
- do not install the TV under any heaters or other devices that emit heat, as it may subsequently adversely affect the operation of the device;
- in the case of purchasing swivel type brackets, before hiding the wires under the box, make sure that the length of the wires that will be outside the cover is enough to turn the TV in both directions.
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