TV Mounting
Wall-Mounting Your TV: What Every Marble Falls Homeowner Should Know
A wall-mounted TV looks great — but only if it's mounted right. Here's what you need to know about brackets, wall types, stud placement, and cable management before you pick up a drill.
Wall-mounting a TV seems straightforward until you're standing on a ladder with a 65-inch screen and realize you're not sure where the studs are. Here's what you need to know before you start.
Know your wall
Most homes in Marble Falls have drywall over wood studs. Standard stud spacing is 16 inches, but can be 24 inches in some construction. An electronic stud finder is helpful but not foolproof — a professional knows how to confirm stud location before drilling.
Choose the right bracket
Brackets are rated by TV size and weight. Check your TV's VESA pattern (the bolt pattern on the back) before buying. Fixed, tilt, and full-motion brackets each have different installation requirements and ideal use cases depending on your room layout.
Above the fireplace: think before you mount
Mounting above a fireplace is popular but has trade-offs: heat from the firebox can damage TV electronics over time, and the viewing angle often puts strain on your neck. It can work well with the right setup — but it's worth discussing before committing.
Cable management
A wall-mounted TV with cables dangling looks unfinished. Surface raceways (conduit along the wall) and in-wall routing (for drywall walls) are the two main options. In-wall routing requires cutting into drywall and running cables through the wall cavity — it's clean but not a DIY job.