1. Choose a TV Mount

Before mounting a TV it is crucial to understand the differences between types of mounts and choose the option that best fits your needs. Not only do mounts come in different sizes, but they also come in styles that can directly affect the viewing experience. Options include:

• A Flat TV Mounting Bracket is designed for TVs that do not require any movement. This is the best for basic setups or smaller rooms where the TV is easily viewable from all angles.
• A Tilt TV Mounting Bracket allows you to tilt your screen up or down slightly. This option is great for rooms with much natural light, as you are able to tilt the screen in different ways to avoid glare.
• An Ultra-Slim TV Mounting Bracket is the sleekest design available. While not providing movement, this design allows the bracket to be near invisible and provides the cleanest look of all available brackets.
• A Full Motion Swivel Mounting Bracket allows the most movement possible for your TV. TVs can be brought out away from the wall and turned in any direction to provide the best viewing experience possible. This is the best option for large rooms or rooms with a variety of seating arrangements. You can easily move the TV in a way that allows the most people possible to see it.

2. Decide on a Location

Picking a location is vital to ensuring the best possible viewing experience for the area. The height and wall location are directly related to where the primary viewing position is, whether it be a couch, chairs, or bar. Once you are sure where most people will be viewing the TV from, begin measuring the distance and height to make sure that everyone in the area will have a decent view of the TV.

3. Locate the Studs

Modern TVs may be lightweight compared to the older models of the 1990s and early 2000s, but they can still place a major strain on the walls of your home. Before mounting any TV it is essential to locate the studs in the wall to ensure the mounting bracket can be properly secured to the studs. This is best done using a stud finder and measuring the holes on the bracket. 

4. Position and Level the Mount

With the stud locations marked, place the mounting bracket on the wall to ensure that the positioning of the TV is correct. Use a level to straighten out the bracket.

5. Carefully Mark and Drill Pilot Holes

Once the studs have been located and the mount is positioned, you will need to mark the locations of the holes and drill pilot holes based on the positioning of the mounting bracket. Once the stud locations have been marked, grab a level to ensure that the pilot holes are straight and measure to ensure the TV will be at the proper height once mounted.

6. Securely Attach the Mount to the Wall

With the pilot holes drilled, place the mounting bracket back on the wall and line up the holes on the bracket with the pilot holes. Following the bracket manufacturer instructions, secure the bracket to the wall.

7. Attach the Mounting Hardware to the TV

Attach the mounting hardware to the TV, following the manufacturer’s instructions and being careful to damage your TV. Hardware should be tightly secured but be aware that overtightening the hardware can damage the TV.

8. Mount the TV to the Wall

Hang the TV on the wall, securing the mounting hardware to the bracket on the wall. If done properly, the TV will be securely hooked onto the wall and should only move depending on the movement allowed by bracket-style.