TV mounting looks simple but has a few critical steps that determine whether your TV is safe and level — or slowly pulling out of drywall. Here's what I check on every mount.
Studs First, Always
Every TV over 20lbs should be anchored into studs. Drywall anchors can hold light items but not a heavy TV with leverage applied. I use a stud finder and then physically probe to confirm — stud finders misfire sometimes.
Mount Type Matters
- →Fixed mounts: flush to wall, least strain on hardware, best for TVs you always watch straight on
- →Tilt mounts: useful for mounting high, lets you angle the screen down
- →Full-motion mounts: most flexible but the most weight on the wall anchor — stud anchoring is non-negotiable
Cable Management
The difference between a clean install and a messy one is usually cable routing. I always discuss this before mounting — whether you want an in-wall cable kit, a cable raceway, or just well-organized external cables.
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