How to install a TV on the wall - 6 steps to success

specialists Advantages and disadvantages of the wall version

In the modern world, manufacturers of plasma, LCD and ice screens are trying to minimize the size of their products. This is due to the fact that compactness allows you to save space to create a more spacious interior. In addition, a flat screen can become a highlight of the interior, decorating the wall, both in modern and retrostyle. In the photo you can see one of the variants of the original design of the TV on the wall:

Another plus of installing the TV on the wall - the technique is less susceptible to mechanical damage if suspended from the floor at least half a meter.

As regards the disadvantages, they may be:

• a loose bracket can cause the screen to fall to the floor, which will result in complete failure;
• such an installation option is more laborious and is carried out with a partner( if the diagonal and weight are large enough);
• is limited in the area of ​​placement: it is forbidden to install the TV above the heating devices and on weak walls( for example, hypocarcone, if the weight of the device is more than 35 kg).

Nevertheless, the idea of ​​wall mounting is very popular and does not cause any problems if you follow the advice during installation work.

Detailed instructions for hanging the

To make the material more understandable for you, we provide step-by-step instructions for installing the TV on the wall with your own hands:

1. Choose the height of the placement. To do this, you need to sit on the couch( or chair) and choose the most suitable viewing area. As a rule, in the kitchen installation of wall-mounted TV is carried out under the ceiling. This is due to the fact that during cooking, attention is not drawn to the picture so much, but music or voice from news is more important. As for the bedroom and the hall, it is recommended to install the screen at a height of about one meter above the floor, which is the optimal value for comfortable viewing.
2. Apply the markup to the wall. You will need a simple pencil, a building level and a tape measure. Based on the indicated distance between the anchorages, mark the points on the wall, as shown in the photo. Be sure to check that the holes are horizontal.even a small skew can cause the screen to fall.
3. Use a drill to drill holes in the indicated places. To avoid getting on the electrical wiring under the finish, use a homemade metal detector. This device will also help to find the profile under the drywall sheet( it needs to be drilled when the TV is installed on the wall).
4. Drive the dowels and fix the brackets. If the wall is concrete, there will be no problems. With gypsum cardboard you need to be extremely careful and if you doubt that the design is capable of withstanding the technique, you better refuse this option.
5. When the installation of the TV bracket is complete, prepare the screen and carefully install it in the guides( or tighten the bolts if this method of attachment is used).
6. Now it remains to connect the wall-mounted TV to the network correctly and enjoy viewing. We draw your attention to the fact that it is better to hide all the wires in a plastic cable duct, so as not to spoil the interior of the room. Also, to avoid seeing the wires, carry out the transfer of the outlets for the screen.

That's the whole technology of installing the TV on the wall with your own hands. At first glance, everything is simple, but there are many nuances that need to be considered. We'll talk about them later, and now we strongly recommend to look through the visual instruction:

Useful advice from

specialists To keep your machine running for a long time and in no way fell offwalls, we recommend you consider the following tips for installing a wall-mounted TV:

1. When buying brackets( usually they are not included), be sure to check with the seller for which diagonal and device weight they aresschitany.
2. The fixed mount is much safer than the swivel mount, although it reduces the viewing comfort.
3. If you decide to install the TV in a gypsum niche( which is fashionable lately), consider the possibility of air circulation, otherwise the case will overheat, which in time will cause serious damage.
4. The suspended screen can be insured with a self-made gypsum cardboard stand. To do it you will not need much time, for that the security will noticeably increase.
5. Do not place the screen above your home fireplace or other types of heaters. Radiated heat will also negatively affect the operability and service life of the equipment.
6. First you must securely hang the TV on the wall, then connect all the wires. Note, if the brackets are swivel, the length of the wires should be enough to turn the screen in both directions( without stretching).
7. The optimal distance from the screen to the viewing area should be from 3 to 4 diagonal sizes.

That's all you need to know before installing the TV on the wall with your own hands. As you can see, everything is quite simple, the main thing is to approach the installation carefully and make sure to take a partner with you.
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