A handy guide on how to wall mount your TV

You’ve purchased your new TV and bought the bracket but are stuck wondering how to mount the TV on your wall. Well here’s a handy guide of important steps not to skip when mounting it on your freshly painted wall.

Here are the important steps on how to wall-mount your TV

Step 1: Choosing the right mounting bracket

Essential tools and hardware for a TV wall mount (Source: iStock)

Having the correct mounting bracket is crucial. Ask the shop assistant at the same time when you buy the TV, they know their technology and are trained to help. 

Some TVs have model-specific mounts, but in most cases, a universal mount will do the job well. These have many adjustable components that can be used to ensure the mount attaches to the TV correctly. Some also tilt, rotate, swing from left to right, lower, or raise the TV viewing height.

Step 2: How to hide cables on wall-mounted TV

Deciding what you’re going to do with the cables is the tricky part, and you have three options:

• Run the cables in the wall – You will need to know what type of wall it is, e.g., internal plaster, stud, brick, or even the ceiling.
• Use a cable concealer – it's easy, and you can paint it the same color as the wall.
• Nothing, just leave them hanging – not the prettiest, but definitely the easiest.

Whichever you choose, make sure you buy longer cables than you think you’ll need. You don’t want to stretch them. Also, if you’re hooking up an entertainment center, why not buy colored cables so you can easily tell them apart?

Step 3: How to install a TV wall mount with studs

Wall-mounted TV with visible bracket and power connection (Source: iStock)

While using a stud finder is useful, it’s not 100%, so if you’re getting inconsistent results, look for existing power points – remove the wall plate and use a tool to find which side the stud is on.

• Once you’ve found the stud, mark it with a pencil (or tape if you have it).
• Measure the vertical distance of the screw holes.
• Take a step back and look at how high you want the TV
• Mark where each screw will go, double-check that it is level, and at the right height.

Step 4: How to mount a TV on the wall without wires showing

To make the set-up look seamless, you need to know how to hide wires for a wall-mounted TV. Once you’ve screwed the mount to the wall, check again that it’s level. Trust us, you don’t want to discover that it’s not later on. 

This is also the perfect time to drill a hole to hide your cables. Remember to look out for the studs and know what’s behind your wall. 

Step 5: Hang the TV on the mount

TV installation on the wall mount bracket (Source: iStock)

Now it’s the fun part, get someone to help you place the TV onto the mount carefully following manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure you double-check its stability and that it’s firmly in place by giving it a few light tugs.

Then hook up the cables, put some popcorn in the microwave, and you’re ready to watch the latest movie on your brand-new wall-mounted TV. 

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