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When you hang the TV on the wall, you get a cinema-like experience right in your room without having to invest in expensive entertainment equipment. Although hanging a TV on a drywall wall may sound difficult at first, this wikiHow teaches you how to do it the right way. After preparing a suitable mount for the TV, check whether there is a frame inside the drywall. If so, you can drill mounts directly into the frames. Otherwise, you need to use a butterfly switch so that the TV does not fall down. Once done, you can comfortably enjoy your home cinema.
Steps
Preparation stage
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Prepare a mount suitable for the weight of the TV. There are different types of mounts, you need to choose based on the size and weight of the TV. Check the TV’s weight in the manual or on the box and record it so you don’t forget. Then, look online or online for a mount that matches the size of the TV. [1] X Research Source
- If you want to find the right mount that is compatible with your TV, search online for the keyword “mount” along with the TV model. Or you can buy a universal mount that works with a wide range of TVs.
- The 360-degree TV mount allows you to tilt and rotate the TV screen at any angle.
- The nodding mount does not allow horizontal rotation, but you can adjust the TV to face up or down.
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Tighten the screws to fit the bracket of the mount into the holes on the back of the TV. The TV mount has two parts: the bracket that attaches to the back of the TV and the wall mount. After opening the packaging, remove the frame and place it on the back of the TV so that it aligns with the holes near the 4 corners. Use the screws provided with the bracket to attach the frame to the back of the TV. [2] X Research Source
- Avoid over-tightening, or you may screw up the screw.
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Locate the TV hanging at eye level. The best TV viewing angle is when the center of the picture is right at your eye level, usually about 90-115 cm from the floor. Choose somewhere in the room to hang the TV so that many people can watch it without having to tilt their heads. [3] X Research Sources
- Have 2 more people raise the TV to different heights while you sit to see which angle is most comfortable.
Warning: The TV should not be hung above the heater as the smoke and soot can damage the electronic components inside. In addition, this angle is often too high to be uncomfortable to watch.
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Use a wall material detector to check if the wall has a frame. Point the detector towards the wall and turn it on. Move the detector slowly across the wall until you hear a “beep” or the screen lights up. If you find the frame in the wall, you can hang the TV directly on it. If the wall doesn’t have any frames or columns, you’ll need to use a butterfly switch to secure the mount. [4] X Research Sources
- If you don’t have an in-wall material detector, you can knock on the wall and listen. If the sound sounds solid, there is an acoustic frame in the wall. If the sound is hollow, there is no frame in the wall.
- If there is no recess in the wall at the location where you want to hang the TV, use a butterfly switch.
Hang the TV on the wall bracket
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Mark the position of the 2 wall brackets where you want to hang the TV. Use a material detector to locate two adjacent wall brackets where you want the TV to be mounted. Once found, use a pencil to mark the height so that the TV provides the comfortable viewing angle you defined earlier on the two wall brackets. Check if the markings are of equal height using a straightedge or a ruler. [5] X Research Sources
- If the columns are not aligned at the place where the TV should be mounted, you need to use the butterfly bracket to hang the TV like with a frameless wall.
- Several mounts can be attached to a single frame/post.
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Apply the TV mount to the wall to mark the holes. The wall mount part has many holes on the top and bottom. You need to press the mount to the wall so that it is level and mark the holes in line with the inner frame. Then, take down the mount and double check the positions marked with a ruler. [6] X Research Sources
- Try to get 2 holes on each frame, so the mount will be secure.
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Pre-drill the marked holes in the wall. Use a drill about 3 mm in diameter smaller than the diameter of the screw that came with the mounting kit. Place the drill horizontally and drill into each position you have marked. [7] X Research Sources
- Mounting brackets should not be done without drilling a hole first, as you may break the drywall or cause the wooden frame to become knotted.
Tip: If the drywall has a metal frame, you must use a drill intended for metal surfaces, or the drill may break/damage.
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Attach the bracket to the wall with a screwdriver. Apply the bracket to the wall so that the holes in it line up with the hole you just drilled. Insert the screw supplied with the mounting kit into the hole and turn it by hand. Once the screws have been tightened by hand, use a screwdriver to secure the bracket to the wall. [8] X Research Sources
- You may need to use a socket wrench if the mount uses hex bolts instead of screws.
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Attach the TV to the wall mount via the hooks of the TV frame. The bracket on the back of the TV has hooks so you can hang it on the wall bracket. Carefully lift the TV and place the hooks on the brackets located at the top of the mount. After mounting the TV on the stand, check if there are screws to fix it. If so, you need to tighten it to make sure the TV is secure. [9] X Research Source
- Step back to see if the TV is level. If not, hold the TV on either side and try rotating it to adjust. If the TV does not move, you need to loosen the screws slightly to adjust.
Using a butterfly switch with a frameless wall
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Apply the TV mount to the wall and mark the location to be drilled. Apply the mount right at the eye-level position that you previously determined. Observe the holes at the top of the mount and mark 3 equally spaced holes. Then mark 2 more holes for the support screws on the bottom edge of the mount. Take down the mount and check that the marking position is level. [10] X Research Source
- Since the wall does not have a support frame, you need to use more screws to distribute the weight of the TV evenly.
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Drill the marked holes in the drywall with a length of about 6 mm. Fasten the 6mm drill bit to the drill head. Aim the drill into one of the marked holes so that the drill bit is horizontal. Proceed to drill all the points that you have marked. [11] X Research Source
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Attach the 6mm butterfly spacer to each hole. Called butterfly socket because each side of this special bolt has a jaw with a hinge like a butterfly wing, the center of the socket is hollow so you can screw it in. Proceed to clamp the two butterfly wings located at the end of the stopper and then press them into the holes you have drilled. After the millet is in the hole, the butterfly’s wings will expand and stick to the back of the drywall. [12] X Research Source
- You can buy butterfly switches at hardware stores.
- Butterfly stands are not usually included in TV mount kits.
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With a reusable butterfly stopper, you need to push the top of the stopper into the hole for the butterfly to expand. This is a small round piece of plastic on the top of the butterfly stopper. Push this part into the hole so that the top of the switch is level with the wall. After the socket head is fixed in the wall, you can break the plastic drawbar outside the wall. [13] X Research Source
- If you have trouble breaking the plastic rods of the stopper, you can use scissors or a saw to cut them flat.
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Apply the mount to the butterfly switch and screw the screw with a screwdriver. Press the bracket against the wall so that the holes line up with the butterfly stopper. Screw the screws supplied with the mount into the socket holes clockwise to tighten the screws. After the screws are tightened by hand, continue tightening with a screwdriver to secure the bracket to the wall. [14] X Research Source
Warning: Do not use a drill to tighten screws as you may over-tighten and damage the drywall.
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Hang the TV frame on the stand. The rear frame of the TV will have hooks or clips that match the mount. Carefully lift the sides of the TV and align the hooks to the brackets. Slowly release your hand from the TV to make sure it doesn’t fall off the mount, then tighten the screws or bolts that secure the TV frame (if applicable). [15] X Research Source
- Have someone help you lift the TV or look behind it to snap the mounting bracket into place on the stand.
Advice
- Ask someone to help you hang the TV because it is difficult for one person to balance the mount.
- You can hide the power cord in the cord slot, or install the outlet behind the TV and wrap it up neatly.
Warning
- Avoid hanging the TV above a fireplace as heat and smoke can damage electronic components, which is also too high for comfortable viewing. [16] X Research Source
- You should only hang the TV on a frameless wall with a butterfly stand, otherwise the mount will fall and damage the TV. [17] X Research Source
Things you need
Preparation stage
- TV mount
- Screwdriver
- Tape measure
- Wall Material Detector
Hang the TV on the wall bracket
- Wall Material Detector
- Pencil
- Water Ruler
- Drill
- Screwdriver
Using a butterfly switch with a frameless wall
- Pencil
- Water Ruler
- Drill
- Butterfly stopper
- Screwdriver
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This article was co-written by Jason Phillip. Jason Phillip is a handyman, specializing in installing and hanging objects on the wall. With over five years of experience installing and hanging objects through his company, Jason’s Handyman Business, Jason’s work includes window air conditioning installation, showroom wall design, installation. kitchen cabinets and replace plasterboard sconce, brick wall and plaster wall. Since 2016, he has been selected by Thumbtack as one of the top and most popular experts on Thumbtack.
There are 14 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 4,572 times.
When you hang the TV on the wall, you get a cinema-like experience right in your room without having to invest in expensive entertainment equipment. Although hanging a TV on a drywall wall may sound difficult at first, this wikiHow teaches you how to do it the right way. After preparing a suitable mount for the TV, check whether there is a frame inside the drywall. If so, you can drill mounts directly into the frames. Otherwise, you need to use a butterfly switch so that the TV does not fall down. Once done, you can comfortably enjoy your home cinema.
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