Sanus Wall Mount

To take advantage of a flat panel TV's slim design, wall mounting is the choice for a high-tech, space-saving decor. There are plenty of options for purchasing a wall mount, but another option is to build one yourself.

Instructions

1

Trim the horizontal bracket to a length slightly smaller than the width of your TV.

2

Cut the vertical bracket into two pieces, each measuring about 12 inches.

3

Cut a notch into each end that is identical to the factory-cut notches at the other end. You now have two vertical brackets with two notches in each of them.

4

Line up the vertical brackets with the screw mount holes on the back of the TV, and mark where you need to drill for the screws to fit.

5

Place weather-strip on the side that will mount to the TV.

6

Place weather-strip on the thicker side of the horizontal bracket that will be attached to the wall.

7

Find the stud in the wall and screw one screw into the stud. Find the second stud and mark where you need to drill for the second stud screw. Drill the hole for the second screw.

8

Place the horizontal bracket against the wall, and mount with large grabber screws.

9

Now the horizontal bracket is attached to the wall. Next, attach the vertical brackets to the TV.

10

Screw the vertical brackets onto the back of the TV and slide them under the lip of the horizontal bracket until it fits in the slot. Hang the TV.