KW – How to know you’re well equipped to mount your TV
If you decide to mount your television on the wall, you’ll need to have the right attitude, space, and tools to accomplish this task. if you’re a first-timer at this activity, let us help you through this process by providing you with information about what you’ll need to have your TV mounted easily.
Mounting a TV against the wall in any living space is not as easy or simple as hanging a picture up on the wall. It takes a step-by-step process to get your TV mounted and serving its purpose. A lot of considerations have to be put into mounting your TV against the wall or ceiling as the case may be.
1) Determine where you want to mount the TV – Location
It is very important to know the very location and position you’d like to mount your TV. The best position to mount a TV is directly opposite the sofa in the living room or opposite the bed in the bedroom. Mount it in a position that won’t require viewers to keep turning or tilting their heads to watch their favourite TV programme.
- To avoid glare, select a wall position that does not receive sunlight. Direct or reflected sunlight on the screen creates glare and makes it difficult to watch TV during the day. Also, windows should be covered with blinds or curtains.
- If you are going to install a wall-mounted television, make sure there is an accessible power outlet close by.
- Close related to the location is the height, weight, and size of your TV. It is important to note that the space you intend to fit your TV into must be large enough to accommodate the TV and its accessories. The wall that will house the TV must also be strong enough to withstand the weight of your TV. If you’re not sure of the condition of your wall, consider bringing in an expert to check if the wall is compatible with the TV’s weight.
- If the TV needs to be viewed from two separate areas or directions, consider a tilting wall mount. For installing a TV in the corner of the room, go for a corner wall mount.
2) Determine the Number of people it would take to mount your TV
- The number of people who would need to be hired to mount your TV depends on how large the TV is and how much it weighs. The larger and heavier the TV, the more manpower will be required
- If you have an LCD screen, you can use one person; if you have a plasma screen, you will need two people.
- If your TV weighs more than 20 pounds, then two people would be required for mounting it: one person to hold the television steady and another person to secure it in place.
3) Determine if you have the right tools to mount a TV
- While there are many different tools available, some of them may be more suitable than others for your particular situation. For example, if you have a small wall space and need to mount the TV on top of a cabinet, then an articulating arm might be a better choice than an extension arm. If you need to reach high shelves or ceiling tiles, then a telescoping pole or extension pole with an extension cord would be ideal.
- The right tool for the job means that you won’t have to make any changes later on down the road when something breaks or stops working properly. If you choose carefully when purchasing your tools, you’ll be able to get started right away without having to spend time looking for the right ones in stores or online.
- The tools needed for mounting a TV on a wall include but are not limited to the following:
1. A stud finder
2. A leveler
3. A drill bit large enough to drill holes for anchor screws
4. Anchor screws
5. Tape measure
6. Bracket
7. Mounts
4) Understand the instructions necessary to mount the TV
- Understanding the instructions necessary to mount a TV is important because it will help you avoid any problems with your TV during installation.
- It’s also important to understand the instructions because they will tell you how to connect your new TV to power and other components, which can make it easier for you to connect all of the cables as well as any other devices that need to be connected.
- It’s also easy to get confused if you don’t understand the instructions that come with your TV. For example, if you try to hang a TV on the wall without knowing how high it needs to be, or how far apart the studs need to be, then you could end up with a mount that isn’t sturdy enough for the weight of your TV.
The information shared above is only the beginning. To mount your television, you’ll first need to understand how it works. We’ve also compiled a step-by-step guide on how to mount a TV all by yourself. If you follow these instructions religiously, you’ll have your television up in no time.