How to Mount a Flat Screen TV on a Wall

Many people are replacing their old TV sets with modern and bigger flat screen TVs, which have a very good picture quality and also do not harm the human vision. The flat screen TVs have many other merits such as, enhanced picture quality and also a very good sound system. An excellent advantage of these kinds of TV sets is that they can be mounted upon walls. The flat screen TV sets that are mounted on walls are preferred by many people, due to their effectiveness in space management. A mounted flat screen TV does not occupy any space and at the same time tends to be highly entertaining. It also feels very comfortable to view a motion picture from a mounted flat screen TV. But the question, 'How to mount a flat screen TV on a wall?', is the most frequently searched question worldwide.

How to Wall Mount a Flat Screen TV?
There are basically two types of mounts that are available in the market, to mount the flat screen TV. The first is the swivel mount. This kind of mount will keep the TV flexible. That is, you will be able to adjust the angle of the TV according to your comfort and convenience. The second type of mount is the stationary mount that keeps the TV still and as the name suggests, stationary. It is always advisable to use the swivel mount for a flat screen TV.

Requirements

To mount a flat screen TV you will need to amass quite a few tools and some equipments. The flat screen TV is designed in such a manner that mounting it on the wall is quite simple. Most of the times the mounts that go behind the TV set, come along with the TV. Sometimes it is referred to as the mounting kit. Two very important tools that you need in this process are the drill and a stud finder. Some of the other required thongs are a screw driver, screws and security plugs to hold the screws.

Procedure

• Step 1: The first step is to locate and find an appropriate place to mount the television. One should avoid mounting a flat screen television on a wall that does not have studs as plain plaster cannot sustain the weight of the whole set.
• Step 2: Use the stud finder to locate the studs that are located behind the plaster of the wall and mark them with a pencil.
• Step 3: The third step is a pretty crucial step as it involves using the drill. Place the mount on the wall with the help another person and mark the places where you need to put in the screws. Drill the holes carefully, and ensure that you are drilling the wall and the studs that are right behind them. The number of holes depend on the size and weight of the TV and are mentioned in the mounting manual.
• Step 4: Insert the security plugs into the holes and then put in the screws with the help of the screw driver. The security plugs hold the screw in place inside the stud.
• Step 5: Place the swivel mount on the screws and secure it. Then with the help of another person, fix the flat screen TV on the mount. Check, if the TV is secured or not before actually taking your hands off it.

Though this process sounds simple, one has to cautiously follow some precautions while mounting the set, like properly locating a stud or choosing the appropriate screws. Hence, it is always advisable to follow the manual.