Sanus Wall Mount

Hanging a flat screen TV isn't difficult at all. Instead of keeping your TV on the stand, consider hanging it on the wall. This usually looks more appealing to the eye and will most likely offer a greater viewing range. If you don't care about letting the cables dangle from the bottom of your TV, all you will have to do is follow the instructions that came with your wall mount. If you want to hide the cables, you will have to either run them through the wall or buy a product that hides them.

Instructions

1

Choose a spot to hang your TV. Make sure the wall has the necessary electrical outlets nearby and is strong enough to hold the weight of your TV. You also want to hang it in a spot where it will offer the best view. You can do this by cutting a piece of cardboard the shape of your TV, and then taping it up against the wall to see how it looks. Move it around and find the spot that works best for you.

2

Locate your wall studs. The mount will have to be drilled to the wall studs in order to be safely secured. If you don't have a stud finder, knock on the wall with your hand and listen carefully. You will hear a hollow sound where the wall is hollow, and a solid sound when you hit the stud. If you have a stud finder, simply run it against the wall and it will beep or blink when you find the stud.

3

Use a pencil to mark the center of the studs.

4

Hold your mount against the wall and line up the holes with the center of the studs. Use a level to make sure your mount is even.

5

Drill the mount to the wall. Most mounts will use four screws to secure the mount to the wall. Your mount will come with all the necessary screws.

6

Hold your TV up to the wall mount and connect all the cables to the TV. Your best bet is to get a helping hand for this step.

7

Hang your TV by following the instructions for your wall mount. This usually consists of hanging it onto the mount and then hand tightening a built-in screw to secure the TV.

8

Plug in any power cables and power on your TV.