Although basic, low-profile plasma TV mounts are ideal for plasma televisions that are going to be in one location and will not be angled. One step up is the tilting mount, which is just as easy to install as the low-profile mount.
A plasma TV tilting mount has an additional feature in that it allows you to tilt a plasma TV in vertical angles, or up and down. This added perk gives you better viewing angles, especially while lying on a floor or when rearranging a room. These mounts cost slightly more, but can be worth the extra money. The last and most versatile mount is the full-motion option, which allows you to essentially spin your plasma TV around in a full degree circle. These mounts have a high price tag and are more difficult to install.
After these barriers however, full-motion mounts are a great alternative for TV viewers because you can watch television from virtually any angle.
Best of all, the TV is no longer the focal point of the room that all the furniture has to be arranged to. Once again, low-profile and tilting mounts are quite easy to install and rival that of hanging a portrait. Also make sure that the mount you have chosen is VESA compatible. The only time this may be an issue is on older styles of mounts. Mounting your plasma TV requires a few basic tools, including a tape measure, screwdriver, socket set, drill, and stud finder.
If possible, use or purchase a stud finder that has built-in levels. Using the stud finder, locate the wall-studs that will help you position your TV. You need to use 2 wall studs to mount the weight of a plasma television, as well as 2 anchor bolts on each side, for a total of 4 anchors. Now you will need to install the plasma TV mount brackets onto the back of the TV. This will also help you to visually see where your plasma TV will sit on the mount. After all, the mounting rails can shift the height of the display, causing your television to be higher than you may have planned.
Also use this time to cut a hole or wall-box for the cable wires to run through. You can use a box-cutter for this and cut into the drywall. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow.
Download Article Explore this Article Steps. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: September 16, Purchase a wall mount from a reputable plasma TV dealer, and ensure that it fits your TV. Consider what you will be doing with your cables. If you are mounting your TV on a stud wall it is possible to thread your cable down the space behind the wallboard. Running the cables this way looks great but involves a lot of effort.
An alternative would be to use a surface mount conduit. There are several easy to fit conduits available on the market that can produce some outstanding results. For mounting your TV on a stud wall follow the next few steps. Other wall type require that you follow the mount manufactures guidelines.
Locate the wall studs in the wall you wish to hang the TV on. It is critical that the screws holding the TV to the wall are screwed into the solid wood of a stud, not just into the wallboard. Be sure to find the center of the stud for the best results. When you find the center of a stud, mark it with pencil on the wall. Measure the vertical distance between the screw holes on the mount.
After deciding how high to mount the TV, mark with pencil where you will place each screw. Double check that the mount will be level using a level. It is crucial that you mount it level. It will be hard to fix after the fact if you do it poorly, so please measure twice.
Use big screws. Try 14 x 1. Attach the mount with the screws. Double check to ensure that it is level. If you are running your cables through the wall, now would be a good time to drill a hole into the wall to run your cables. Hang the TV on the mount. Double check the stability of the TV, and ensure that it is firmly in place.
Screwing into a stud is really the only way to ensure your TV doesn't fall off the wall and shatter. Yes No. Not Helpful 4 Helpful 4.
Mount it as high as you want, but make sure the cords can reach the TV and that it's at least three inches from the ceiling. Not Helpful 6 Helpful 2. It depends on which TV you have, but theoretically, yes, you could do this. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 2. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 2. Look at the box that came with the TV or mount for more information about it. A mount is typically a frame hooked to the studs in the wall and it has a ledge with a lip. The piece connected to the television slips over the lip and rests on the ledge.
All you need to do is lift the television and it will come free of the mount. If it is hung high, be sure to stand on something very sturdy and have someone holding onto you.
Not Helpful 4 Helpful 1. You would need to move or adjust the wall mount to reach it, otherwise take the entire TV off of the wall mount.
Not Helpful 5 Helpful 0. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. When running cables through a wall get a face plate with brushes on the front, future proofed for nothing as you can just fish a new cable through.
Helpful 11 Not Helpful 9. Cut a piece of cardboard to the dimensions of your new TV and use it on the wall to get an idea of a good position. Helpful 14 Not Helpful Consider running wires through the wall for all of your TV inputs.
It may cost more, but you never know when you'll buy that new Hi-Def Blu-Ray player or games console. Helpful 10 Not Helpful Often, power outlets are placed adjacent to a stud, so look for a stud there. Helpful 6 Not Helpful 6. Save money and time by using a surface mount conduit to hide or camouflage the cables between the AV equipment and the TV. This means you won't have to spend lots of time and money fishing cables or re-plastering at a later date when you need to add new cables.
Helpful 7 Not Helpful In new houses, studs are generally placed 16 inches
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