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• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Attach the brackets to your TV
• Method 2 of 2: Attach the flat screen TV to your wall
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Hanging a flat screen TV can be a satisfying job, because it tidies up nicely in your living room or bedroom. With the advent of flat screen, HD and plasma TVs, more and more people are opting for wall mounting. Fortunately, it is fairly simple and does not have to be expensive. You already have a sturdy wall bracket for about 50 euros. Read this article for more information about hanging your TV on a plasterboard wall.

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Method 1 of 2: Attach the brackets to your TV

1. Buy a mount that is the right size for your TV from an electronics store or online. All major electronics stores can help you if you have any questions about purchasing. Brackets for flat screen TVs are usually adjustable. That means you can purchase a mount that fits different sizes of TVs.
   • For example, you can buy mounts that fit TVs with a screen size of 32 to 56 inches (81 to 142 cm). This means that any TV that falls within these stated dimensions can be mounted with the bracket, unless stated otherwise.
2. Remove the base or feet from the TV, if attached. If the base is not on when you open the box, you don't have to do anything; the TV is mounted on the wall without legs or base.
3. Lay the TV flat (glass down) on a soft surface. If you are unsure whether you can place your TV on the carpet or floor, read the manual for more information. Some manufacturers recommend that you point the screen up correctly when you mount the brackets.
4. Find the 4 holes in the back of the TV. Those are the holes to which you will attach the bracket. The bracket may consist of three parts. The two small parts must be attached to your TV.
   • If necessary, remove the screws that are in the holes. Many TV manufacturers put screws into the mounting holes at the factory.
5. Mount the hanging bracket on the back of the TV, as indicated in the bracket's instruction manual. When screwing on, check that the correct side is in front.
6. Tighten other screws with a screwdriver. The bracket must be firmly anchored in the TV and must no longer wobble. You may need to use extra washers that came with the bracket to get the bracket on properly.

Method 2 of 2: Attach the flat screen TV to your wall

1. Find the uprights in the wall. If you are mounting the TV on a plasterboard wall, you must first find the position of the uprights or battens. The TV is too heavy to attach to the plasterboard alone, your TV may fall off the wall, resulting in a damaged TV and wall. Mark the center of an upright. Usually uprights are 4 cm wide.
   • The best way to find uprights is a so-called multi-detector. With this electronic device you can locate power lines, metal and wood in a wall. You can rent or buy the device.
   • If the wall is built according to current standards, the vertical battens are 40 cm apart. So you can also measure 40 cm from a corner and then always 40 cm further.
2. If you really don't know where the uprights are in your wall, you can also tap the wall with your knuckles in a place where you think you'll find a upright. A hollow sound means plasterboard, a thinner sound means an upright. Drive a very small nail into the wall where you think you've found an upright. If the nail easily goes through the wall it is only plaster, if you have to drive the nail into the wall it is a wooden upright.
3. Make marks on the uprights with a spirit level. The bracket must be level, so take a moment to make sure that the TV will hang straight on the wall.
4. Drill small holes in the uprights according to the drilling pattern on the back of the bracket. These holes should be smaller than the bolts you drill into them. It's just to make the job a little easier.
5. Place the hanging bracket on the wall, lining up with the uprights and the holes you just drilled. Ask someone to help you with the next step.
6. Hold the bracket against the wall and screw the largest bolts into the holes. You can do it with an electric screwdriver or use a socket set. Check again that the bracket is level.
   • Cut two holes in the wall if you want to hide the cables so they don't hang down from your TV.
   • Cut a square hole in the center of the hanging bracket. The hanging bracket contains a square hole that is specially designed for the cables to pass through.
   • Cut another square hole in the drywall about 12 inches from the ground. This hole can be smaller than the first hole.
   • Thread the cords through the top hole and pull them out at the bottom hole. You can optionally use a tension spring to simplify this job.
7. Lift your TV and hang the TV in the bracket. Tighten the nuts attached to the bracket so that the TV is securely anchored in the bracket.
8. Make sure the bracket is secure and that the bracket can support the weight of the TV before letting go of the TV completely. Insert the plugs in the correct holes and turn on the TV.
9. Ready! You have now mounted your flat screen TV on the wall.

Tips

• Don't make a hole in the wall to pull your wires through in a place where power wires are embedded in the wall from top to bottom. Then you can drill into the power wires.
• You can use a metal coat hanger to fish the wires out of the hole.
• Only use wires suitable for running through a wall.
• You hide the wires by making a hole in the wall behind the TV and a second hole in the wall near the floor.
• The power cord of a TV does not affect the wire through which the image passes.
• It may be useful to hang the TV near an electrical outlet.
• The easiest way to find uprights is with a wood detector.
• It is helpful if you have someone help you hold the bracket and hang the TV.

Warnings

• Make sure the TV is hanging securely before letting go of the TV.
• Wires can be hidden in the wall, so drill carefully.
• Running the power wire through the wall as shown in the pictures in this article is not safe.
• You must use wire that is suitable for installation in a wall.

Necessities

• Drill, open-end wrenches / socket wrenches
• Screwdriver
• Level
• Knife if you want to hide the wires in a drywall wall
• Metal coat hanger
• Wood detector