How To Fix A Tv Wall Mount

Affix to the wall with painter s tape.

How to fix a tv wall mount. Then use the mounting template to measure the exact height you want to mount the tv on the wall. Robert jones shows how to install the installerparts fixed tv wall informing customers. Measure from the floor up. Now sit back and enjoy your newly mounted.

Get a stud finder and use it to locate the studs behind the drywall. Next attach the wall mount by screwing in the top two lag bolts first then screw in the bottom bolts and check that the wall mount is level. You ll need to screw the tv mount into wall studs for maximum holding power if you just mount it to the drywall you re sure to cause a lot of damage since drywall isn t actually that strong. Make sure the template is centered on the studs and then drill the mounting holes.

The hook bars for the back of the tv will be vesa compliant. Remove feet from tv if applicable if your tv has feet on it remove them before you mount it to the wall. Put the tv back on the wall. Secure tv to wall.

Attach the mount brackets to the back of your tv. First screw the brackets to the tv following the instructions. Fixing the hanging rail brackets to the tv position the hook brackets on the back of the tv and line the holes in the brackets up with the screw holes in the back of the tv. Align the top brackets with the top of the wall mount then secure the bottom bracket.

Cut out a sheet of paper or cardboard the approximate size of your tv and hang it on the wall in your desired location. Make sure the bottom of each bracket is the same distance from the bottom of the tv and the hooks are at the top. Test out that location from different locations around the room. To help find the right height and test the tv mount location and viewing height.

Then hang the wall plate on the brackets so the complete mount is attached to the tv.