How to Mount Your Flat Screen LCD or Plasma TV

So, you bought your family a brand new, flat screen Plasma or LCD TV. Congrats. You've got a perfect wall decided on to mount it in the family room that will soon become a refuge. There's only one question that remains - How to wall mount your flat screen TV?

The first thing that needs to be considered is whether you are planning to mount it on your own or hire a professional. If you are hesitant about any of the following, you will be better off hiring someone else to mount your TV. If, however you would like to get your hands dirty and probably make some mistakes and miscalculations just to have a sense of accomplishment, you should certainly read on.

Once you have allocated a few hours to get this job done and picked out the wall, it is important to figure out if the wall is an exterior or interior wall. Though it's not always the case, walls that are on the interior are usually less trouble than their exterior counterparts.

Obviously, we know you have previously determined that your LCD television can actually be mounted on the wall, right? In the event that you haven't done this yet, you shouldn't stress. Although many flat screen TVs that are now available are in fact mountable, a few early models are not. Check the box. Can you see “VESA Compatible” or something like it? If it's there, you are in luck, and you can continue. And, because you've done some homework and picked out the proper TV wall bracket for the display, you can go right to the exciting part - the tools. If you've got at least some of the basics in your house, including a screw driver, tape measure, and a drill, you're good to go. It's also helpful if you have a stud finder to be sure you don't end up mounting your new TV in only drywall.

When you have a basic idea about where you want the flat screen, look for a wall stud and make some final adjustments to your placement. do not forget to be certain that you're close by an electrical outlet or you will have a useless TV screen on the wall. Once you've found a stud, go ahead and fasten the brackets to the back of the TV. Take care of this prior to attaching the TV bracket on the wall so you know about any adjustments that need to be made to the final placement of the mount.

When adjustments are made, mark the places where anchor bolts are going to be put in and drill the holes ahead of time, since they can be challenging to start. Also, go ahead and cut out a space for cabling at the time you put in the anchors and then you'll be able to run the cables. Be certain that the mount is lined up and then sink the anchors. Once the brackets and mount are secured, ask someone for a little bit of help lifting the screen on wall. You aren't going to want to attempt to lift it on your own because flat screens can be heavy and awkward when being lifted by one person.

Now the best part - sit back with an ice cold drink and watch the game on your brand new wall mounted flat screen Plasma or LCD TV.