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It’s common now for televisions to be mounted on a wall, instead of being placed on a cabinet or a console. There are some advantages to this arrangement, including that it can be set at the perfect viewing height and frees up floor space in your room.

However, hanging a television on your wall isn’t as simple as it may seem. You need the right bracket to fit your TV and make sure it’s mounted so the wall can support the weight of your TV. Getting this right needs some specialist equipment, like a drill, tape measure, level, and a stud finder. Some television and wall mounting experience is needed too, so you can be confident your heavy TV is anchored to a wall stud that can bear its weight.

If you lack the tools, skills, or experience to hang your television or anything heavy on your wall, a professional handyman from Ezy Peazy can help. They will have all the necessary tools and skills to install your television, soundbar, computer monitor, or dryer, and hang it safely on the wall.

Optimal Spot Selection

Finding the best spot for your TV on your wall requires you to balance comfort and practicality. Firstly, it’s important to consider how you use the space where the TV is mounted. Ideally, you should mount the TV in front of your viewing area, with the centre of the screen at eye level when you're seated. Also, avoid spots that cause glare on the screen during daylight hours.

It’s also important to find the position of the wall studs, as you’ll need to secure the TV mount to these. Also think about where your TV cables will run, to avoid unsightly-looking wires hanging behind your TV. You’ll also need to leave enough space below your TV for components like soundbars or gaming consoles.

Drilling Holes & Securing the Mounting Plate

Locating the studs behind your drywall is the first step for mounting your TV safely, as drywall won’t hold the weight of your TV on its own. To do this, use a stud finder to scan the wall where you plan to mount the TV and locate the studs. Mark these lightly with a pencil.

Once you've found the studs, hold the TV mounting plate against the wall and align the holes with the marked stud locations. Mark these with a pencil. Use a level to make sure the mounting plate is completely level. Next, carefully drill pilot holes using a drill bit that matches the size of your screws.

Finally, screw the mounting plate to the wall studs securely. Double-check that the plate is level before you tighten the screws completely. If your studs don’t line up with the holes on your mount, you may need to use special drywall grabbers on one set of holes.

TV Wall Mounting

You’ll need some help to safely mount your TV on the wall bracket. First, locate the mounting holes on the back of your TV and marry these up with those on the wall bracket. With your helper, lift the TV and align the holes with those on the bracket. Get your helper to hold the TV steady while you thread the screws.

Once the TV feels secure, use a level on the bottom edge of the TV for a final check. If you need to make adjustments, loosen the screws slightly, re-position the TV, and then tighten the screws again while keeping the TV level. Finally, check the manual for any other steps, such as locking mechanisms or safety straps, and do these.

A tasker you find on Ezy Peazy can install your TV wall mounting and help you with the heavy lifting to get your TV attached to the wall.

Television Installation & Setup

Once you've successfully mounted your TV on the wall, you must then connect it to its signal source. If you have Sky TV, Freeview, or a satellite service, simply connect the cable to the correct input on the back of your TV and you should be set. If you only use streaming services like Netflix, Prime, or Apple TV, you’ll need to reconnect your TV to your internet router to be able to access your usual programming.

The final step in setting up your TV is to connect any external devices. This might be a soundbar, a gaming console, or a Blu-ray player. Most TVs have multiple HDMI ports, so you can simply connect each device using an HDMI cable. Once this is done, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your TV in its new location!