Sanus Wall Mount

A flat-screen TV is like viewing a picture hanging on your wall. A picture can be hung with a lot less cost, time and effort. Many people elect to have it installed professionally. The avid do-it-yourself person will be challenged in purchasing the correct wall-mounting bracket, finding wall studs, performing necessary carpentry, installing electronic cables, repairing wall board and sealing and painting to match existing decor. It can be done with the right equipment and by following a logical plan providing the desired effect you set out to achieve.

Instructions

1 Purchase a wall mount for your TV based on the size and weight. Choose from the flat wall mount which is cheapest and widely used. Other types of mounts include a tilting mount and an articulating mount which provide varying degrees of positioning for the TV. Location of the TV goes hand in hand with the mount as you need to choose a comfortable viewing height, minimal glare, external or internal cables and power cord and a clear and unobstructed view for all.
2 Locate studs in the wall for mounting the TV. Use a stud locator available at a local hardware store. Mark stud location and mount first to TV. These are vertical rails. Sometimes the rail tracks are covered by plastic caps. Remove the caps. Attach the rails with the mounting screws provided.
3 Wall mount is set flush against the wall at the correct height and location you want the TV. Move wall mount horizontally until stud marks match up. The LCD TV only requires one stud mounting, but a Plasma TV requires the wall bracket mounted to two studs. Use your level on the mounting bracket to make sure it is level. Mark holes to be drilled. Use a power drill to drill small pilot holes where mount anchors should go. Secure mounting bracket by screwing in bolts with a screwdriver or wrench. Test mounted bracket for proper mounting without any loose connections.
4 Mount the TV. Both the TV and the wall bracket have been securely mounted. The TV is very heavy and unwieldy so have someone assist you in mounting the TV especially to guide the rails onto the mounting bracket. Hook up all cables including power to the TV before mounting. Remove wall board between studs for cables and power line entrance behind TV. Save the wallboard and tape back in place after the cables. The entire area will be covered by the TV screen. Make sure safety locks on the mounting bracket are functioning and secure.