Yes! It is perfectly safe to mount a TV. Studies have shown that 4 out of every 5 persons mount their TV on a wall. Mounting TVs to a wall has greater advantages than placing them on a shelf or table. It saves floor space, gives a better viewing angle, and prevents the TV from being knocked to the ground. It also gives better aesthetic beauty to the room.
How to be sure you can mount a TV
Not all TVs can be mounted. Although most modern TVs and flat screens can be mounted to a wall, there are factors to consider before you decide to mount your TV. For a mount to work with a TV, it must align with the hole patterns at the back of the TV. To be sure you can mount your TV, consider these factors:
- Check for a VESA Pattern
The VESA pattern is simply the distance between the mounting holes at the back of the TV, measured in millimeters. All mountable TVs must comply with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) guidelines. To be sure you can mount your TV, check if it has a VESA sign. Most TVs will specify the VESA size in their manual or website. However, if you can’t find it, you can measure the distance between mounting holes with a measuring tape. Even if your TV does not follow VESA standards, it must be stated if it can be used with a wall bracket.
- Check your Wall Type
Flat screens can be mounted on any wall. To know if your wall can support your TV, use a stud finder to pinpoint the studs in the wall. These studs serve as an anchor for the TV screw. Without the studs, your TV will pull through the wall, and fall to the ground. If there are no studs in the wall, you will need to find a better position where there are studs. As long as your TV is mounted into a stud, the wall can withstand its weight.
- Check your TV weight
Different wall mounts have specific load-bearing capacities. Before mounting your TV, check if its weight does not exceed the maximum load-bearing capacity of the mount. If it does, STOP! Get a mount that can withstand your TV weight.
- Check mount compatibility
You can be sure to mount your TV if it is compatible with the available TV mount. You can check TV mount compatibility by checking if the VESA pattern size matches that of your TV.
- No Fireplace
Do not mount your TV over a fireplace. It is only aesthetically pleasing. Its disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Do not mount your TV if the only available space is over a fireplace.
Precautions to take when Mounting TVs
Safety is always first when mounting a TV. Your safety, as well as the safety of the TV. Here are 10 precautions to take when mounting your TV:
- Always read the TV instructions manual
- Pay attention to the weight of your TV. It will determine the TV mount to be used.
- Ensure that your TV weight does not exceed the maximum load-bearing capacity of your TV mount.
- Always ensure that your TV is mounted to the studs in the wall to avoid pulling through the wall and falling to the ground.
- Do not mount your TV alone. Always ask for an extra hand when mounting your TV.
- Do not hang your TV over a fireplace. It poses several dangers and gradually damages your TV.
- Use the appropriate mounting tools when mounting your TV. For safety, do not improvise in the absence of
- Keep the mounting tools out of the reach of children and pets.
- Ensure you use the appropriate bolts, screws, and washers for your TV.
- Whenever you are in doubt, contact a professional TV technician.