Sanus Wall Mount

Flat-panel televisions are a viable alternative to bulky, full-size televisions in many homes. Not only do these televisions look great, they also have an extremely thin profile. This makes it easy and convenient to mount your television to a wall, a move that could potentially save you some space and negate the necessity of a TV stand.

Instructions

1

Choose a good location for your television. You'll want the center of the television to be placed at eye level when you're viewing it. If this just isn't possible given the dimensions and dcor of your room, you can place the TV slightly higher on the wall. You'll also want to leave ample room on each side of the television for speakers. If you don't care about audio, this is less of a consideration.

2

Find the nearest power outlet. If there isn't one close to the television, you still have options. First, you could run an extension cable across the room to a different outlet. If you want to achieve a cleaner, more professional look, you can route the extension cable through a wall-mounted cable runner that will be painted to match the wall. For the absolute best appearance, install a new outlet directly behind the TV.

3

Consider the devices that you'll connect to the television, such as a cable box, gaming console, DVD player, iPod dock or Blu-ray disc player. You'll need to have these in a rack near the television, probably directly below or to the side. The cables from these input devices can also be routed through a cable runner to the television.

4

Choose a mount for your television. Different televisions might only be compatible with certain mounts, so be sure to research a particular mount to be sure that it will fit. Consider the weight of the television and be sure to read the mount's specifications to know what sort of load it can handle. Finally, consider purchasing an articulated wall mount. This will allow you to pivot and swivel the television, or extend it from the wall.

5

Use a stud finder to find the studs behind your walls. It is imperative that the screws securing the wall mount are driven directly into these studs. If the screws are only planted in drywall, your television will probably fall off the wall and break. This might require a slight adjustment in your desired TV placement.

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Attach the mount to the wall. Carefully follow the instructions included with the mount you choose, and insert the screws directly into the studs. Remove the base from your television, which will likely be held in place with screws.

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Attach the television to your mount, following the instructions included with the TV. Make sure that the screws securing the television to the mount are tightened. This process is reversible, and if you wish to remove the TV from the wall later, you can.