How to Mount a TV on Your Wall

In today’s world of Blu-Ray discs, extensive high definition TV programming, and large flat screen television sets, having a home theater is more attractive than ever. All you need is a good quality large plasma TV and a plasma wall bracket to attach it to the wall. Plasma rather than LCD for the TV, because with their rich blacks plasma TVS come closest to matching what you see on a movie theater screen. Also, in the larger sizes plasma TVS are less expensive, and you will want a set that is at least 48 inches wide.

You can get a wall bracket from the manufacturer of your TV, but these are usually more expensive than brackets you can purchase from other companies that are just as good. You should be able to find a good, tilting one that is compatible with your TV for under $70.

The most critical aspect of mounting your TV on the wall is finding the studs behind the drywall. Use an inexpensive stud finder that you can get at a store like Home Depot. Mark where you will drill your holes, and use a level to make sure the marks are exactly the same height from the floor. Do not mount the TV too high on the wall, but with a tilting bracket, you have some room for error.

Drill the holes, and then attach the plasma wall bracket to the wall by screwing in the provided screws securely. Another part of the bracket attaches to your TV. Make sure you use screws that work properly with your set. Have someone help you lift the set and attach it to the wall bracket.

Check again that the plasma wall bracket is level. You can hide the wires if you want by using cable covers or even inside the wall, behind the plasma wall brackets, but that is more complicated. Voila! Your home theater is ready!