Sanus Wall Mount

Wall mounting your TV components is pretty simple. Even if your TV isn't mounted to the wall, you can still mount your components. It probably won't look too aesthetically pleasing, so you should consider mounting your TV as well. Every flat screen TV is designed to be able to be mounted to the wall. All you will need is a TV component mount, which you can find at most stores that sell flat screen TVs and television accessories. The type of mount you buy will depend on what you would like to mount. You can find a mount that will hold one component, and you can find mounts that will hold five components. They range in all styles, sizes, colors and materials so you will likely find one that suits your preferences.

Instructions

1

Locate a stud where you would like to mount your components. You will have to drill the component mount to a wall stud to ensure stability. The easiest and fastest way to find a wall stud is by using a stud finder. You can buy this device at your local hardware store for a reasonable price. You can then run the device across the surface of your wall and it will beep when you hit a stud. You can also knock on the wall and listen in carefully. Where the wall is hollow, you will hear a hollow sound. You will hear a dull sound when you knock on the stud.

2

Decide where on the stud you would like to mount your components. Your components should be placed underneath the TV, but still high enough to easily communicate with any remote control. If you have a friend around, ask them to hold the mount at different heights on the wall while you step back and look at it. Once you find a place that you like, you can begin drilling.

3

Hold the component mount up to the wall stud and drill it into place. Before you begin drilling, use a level to make sure the mount is even. You may want to ask a friend to hold the mount while you drill it.

4

Place your components onto your mount. The order in which you want to put your components is up to you, but it is usually a good idea to put the larger components on the bottom. If your gaming console is larger than your DVD player, it's smart to put the gaming console on the bottom rack.

5

Hide the cables running from your components. You have a few options for hiding your cables. The easiest way is to hide them behind a plastic cover that you can find at your local hardware store. Some TV stores also carry these products. If you're already hiding your TV cable with this product, you can place your component cables under there, too.

If you have to buy one, you will need to cut it to the correct size and screw it to the wall with your cables bundled behind it. Some protective covers have adhesive backs and will simply stick to the wall. Once the cover is attached to the wall with your cables behind it, you may also want to paint it to match the color of your wall.