How to install Tilt and Extend TV Wall Mount SLT3-B1 by Sanus

[@tfl4963]

Much appreciated for assisting us installing /mounting our TVs on the wall. Good luck & Great video 👍 🙏

This video was much more precise and complete compared to the official MFG. video. Thank you

[@RealNoface]

Great point in measuring the TV and mount before putting it on the wall, can't believe so many others miss that, Thanks buddy! 😎😎

[@gogators5762]

Good video dude! I've installed 3 of these mounts in our home, two 65in, and one 80 in. I have the newer model with the straps on the bottom. These mounts are legit and look stunning once the tv is up on the wall. Your video is spot on dude!!

[@MD-bp6mz]

Thank you so much for this video! This was so much better than what SANUS has in their video instructions and instruction manual.

[@sids2012]

Thank you very much for this video! perfect for someone who wants to install by themselves...and for others saying it doesn't extend or sits out too far from wall, none of that's true - its adjustable and works perfectly when installed using method in this video.

[@dkucera3910]

Tremendous help for my install. Appreciate that you cover everything, hence the South Park short. Thanks for taking the time to post this.

[@chucktyler81]

I understand that as well as leveling adjustment you can also make height adjustments at the end - and idea how much adjustment is possible?

[@sum1191]

Thanks for making a thorough video.

[@kenbrower2523]

Great video. Appreciate all the tips, does & don’ts. Clear verbal instructions with excellent visual aids

[@BTheInstaller]

thanks

[@djeremiah7]

Thank you B. You have given me confidence to hang my new 65" TV. I am not handy but am going to follow your lead. Say a little prayer.

[@BTheInstaller]

Good luck

[@stouttaaddis989]

Awesome, your video helped me tilt my TV perfectly, i was scratching my head on how to fix this for weeks!! Thanks boss

[@sidu]

Great Video Man Thank You Respects from London England

[@richardpulitjr8826]

Thank you for the great video, hung my new Sony 75" X90J with this mount. You made it easy!

[@earnwithgil]

I just hung my first Sanus extendable tilt tv mount with the assistance of your video…Ty😎👊

[@glennmara4026]

Good clear concise instructions. Better than the manual.

[@benjamincarrillo678]

Those every sanus mount have those adjustable hexagonal screws to level the tv i just bought the sanus flt1 mount and looks a little bit higher on the right side

[@BTheInstaller]

I believe most. You also can take the tv off and adjust the bracket on the tv a smidge up or down in the hole a little trick installers do if its slightly off.

[@benjamincarrillo678]

Sorry for the spell check i will try that thank's

[@michaelm9494]

Great video, I was wondering if this mount can swivel true 90 degree with 55 inch?

[@JonAhlquist]

This mount has only minor adjustments for left-right swing, up-down tilt (12 degrees), and in-out from the wall. You can get the manual as a PDF here: www.costco.com/wcsstore/CostcoUSBCCatalogAssetStore/Attachment/1907031+Manual.pdf Page 10 gives you an idea of the tilt range.

[@meleszeremariam8099]

You are such a nice guy I like your teaching still much more blessings my friend

[@jsfeltis12]

Excellent video! You increased my confidence exponentially! Thanks!

[@eugene188]

How far away from the wall is the back of the TV when you push it in all the way? Costco website says its like 2.5inches, but lots of comments saying it sits at least 6 inches away from the wall. From the videos, it seems 6 inches is fully extended.

[@donyemonroe4577]

Have you installed the model dlf118-B1

[@gbkumar88]

Awesome, your instructions are very simple, thank you.

[@obese7799]

I have an lg 75 in TV do I use the m8x20mm or the m8x25mm

[@BTheInstaller]

You need to use the ones that thread solidly and tighten properly. In combination with washers and possibly spacers.

[@obese7799]

@@BTheInstaller If i use the 20 mm the screws go all the way in. With the 25 mm they stick out a bit but with the bracket in the fit fine

[@BTheInstaller]

One of them should work. Add a spacer as I said.

[@guillermoparedes6450]

I wanted to see the tilt and extend in the end to see how much it extends past the wall

[@BTheInstaller]

Sorry, it turns like 45 each way. Its pretty solid unless you need nearly the 90°

[@guillermoparedes6450]

@@BTheInstaller I'm torn between this one and the full motion one from costco. The other one is 50 bucks more but pulls out like 2 feet.

[@BTheInstaller]

You can't go wrong. Both good. Where are your main viewing angles? Do you have a room off to the side, like 90°? The full extension was on sale for $99 at one point but its very worth the $139 especially if your tv is 65 or larger. It's very fluid and easy to use. I have a video on both. I turn my TV 2 to 3 times a day to watch from dinner table, and the kids do, so i like the full arms. That one is rather flat for how well it extends. This is for if you prefer more flush look

[@sashazxtt]

Unfortunately, it's impossible to get a TV on this mount closer than 6" to the wall. Wish I knew that before installing...

[@deepakchoudhary6286]

Will this mount work for LG55C8?

[@aaronmiller7091]

Hey thanks man... this is my first tv mount and your video made this a piece of cake

[@josearjona79]

good vid, i just bought the same sanus wall mount, if i dont install the 2 safety screws will my tv be in danger of falling?

[@BTheInstaller]

Technically there is a small chance with someone lifting the tv or a massive earthquake I suppose. But you're likely good since gravity is pretty consistent, lol.

[@osbornelink1745]

Thank you for this video, I did mine just now following yours.

[@BTheInstaller]

✌ hope it turned out well.

[@rtk114]

Nice. Would’ve been nice to see how far it sat from the wall when finished and its adjustability.

[@Fishneck10]

Right. Does a whole video and leaves out the part that most people want to see

[@diantedwyer3575]

My studs are 24 inches apart will this tv mount work for me?

[@irvinggelbart8493]

I purchased this mount, but was told that a 65" or larger tv may vibrate, possibly compromising the sturdiness,because of the drywall and metal studs. Will this mount work on metal studs, or am I better off using drywall anchors, not necessarily mounted in the metal studs? Thanks in advance, great video!

[@JonAhlquist]

Drywall alone is not strong enough to hold a TV for long. You need to attach a TV mounting bracket to wood or metal studs. This Stanus STL3-B1 mount can handle a TV up to 110 pounds (50 kg) if attached to steel studs, but it requires a Steel Stud Kit #SSMK1, which is not included in the package. Call customer service at 1-888-333-1376 to inquire about the additional hardware. This is explained on page 2 of the manual and with the detailed "steel stud" mounting instructions on page 14. Get the manual here: www.costco.com/wcsstore/CostcoUSBCCatalogAssetStore/Attachment/1907031+Manual.pdf If you have to mount to metal studs, I recommend watching specific KZbin videos on the subject, such as kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5zKdGqsm82hhac I have not experienced TV vibration, but a Google search shows that the problem can exist.

[@s1337m]

Can you explain why you like the 1/4" drill bit instead of the 7/32"?

[@BTheInstaller]

1/4" is the normal sized lag bolt used on most mounts. That is the bit I use for all installs unless its the smaller 3/16" lag bolts. Both 1/4" and 7/32" bits will create a hole that will work for those lag bolts. 1/4 is more common and useful and the threads will suck so tight, you'll have bo doubt its secure.

[@Rito-R1]

Ahh mannn I just wanna say thank you a lot even tho this took me 7 hours to do because I didn’t know how to use a stud finder so had to learn how to use that then I had a dull 1/4 drill bit so I had to run to Home Depot and get that and it was just crazy but In the end I got the tv on the wall nice and secure and another step to building my gaming room

[@dimitarvelitchkov4207]

I have a Sony 55" TV that weighs 35 lbs. Is it safe to put the wall plate on ONE stud? My stud is right in the middle of my wall. Thanks

[@jacksonlittledike4763]

My tv won’t mount in the middle of the wall unless I use 1 stud. Will I be in trouble with 1 stud on a 90lb tv?

[@mrfunnyman2726]

Nice video braj

[@hugosteps77]

Great stuff. Thanking ye kindly Sir

[@remyd8767]

Can you show us how to remove this? I installed this in 2017 and totally forgot. Having trouble if there's a screw somewhere. Thanks!!

[@BTheInstaller]

Those safety screws need to come out. Lifting it off the wall plate is hard.. lock the tilt knobs and it will come off easier by pull bottom of tv out and then lift tv.

[@ajaktha]

Great video for Sanus install. Thanks

[@asollena94]

Great video and thank you for the tutorial! One issue I’m running into is that I don’t think my mount is fully extracting. When I push it as far back as I can, I’m looking at about 6 inches from the mount to the front of the TV. It seems a bit out there. Is there anything I can do to close that gap? Is there a knob or bolt I can loosen to help release those joints and fully extract? Anything here helps!

[@joeludwig8982]

yes please, I have the same issue, after hanging the TV it is sitting about 5-6'' away from the wall but i can not push it closer to the wall. it does swivel side to side

[@sashazxtt]

I don't think it is possible with this mount. I just hung my 65" and it's sticking way to much forward. Probably need to switch to a fully retractable mount... 😟

[@njmtbiker]

Are there other mounting brackets that allow the tv to be closer to the wall?

[@sashazxtt]

@@njmtbiker I think a single-arm swivel arms is the only one that will let you be close to the wall. But there could be others too - i've not researched in-depth.

[@JohnPaul-lu6kr]

That half inch socket and the extender, can I buy those at Lowe’s? Or can I just use the drill by itself to drill them into the studs?

[@BTheInstaller]

Yeah you can get the 3_8 drive adapter to hexagonal and then a socket and rachet. You can also hand tighten but its just tiring for more than 1 tv.

[@jeffborkowski]

do you have a preference SLT3 vs VLT7 for an 85" TV?

[@peteheck5838]

I've got an ICF basement (insulated concrete forms). Do you know how to attach this wall mount to this type of wall? Thanks in advance. Pete

[@travellerseko]

Mate this is the video I need. I’ll buy the same mount for my Hisense 65 inch TV. Brilliant job mate.

[@econprof67]

So, when you’re doing the fine adjustments with the Allen wrench on the hooks, how do you raise/lower a side? I’m having troubles figuring out whether righty tightly lowers it or raises it and vice versa with lefty loosey, any help is greatly appreciated.

[@BTheInstaller]

I believe clockwise pushing the screw down, and the tv up. And counter clockwise lowers. There is no right or left in a circle.

[@vaughanmoody]

Thanks man. This helped me out. Cheers!

[@chaudinh1924]

Great video! It is very helpfull. Thanks

[@BTheInstaller]

Glad it was helpful!

[@botbillis]

Picked up this mount today. My tv is about 40 lbs only and I plan to install on a single stud only, otherwise tv will not be centered where I have space for it. Mount is good for 150 lbs with 4 bolts so my confidence with only 2 for less weight is good

[@BTheInstaller]

Technically yes, but it needs to be in middle, not one side or the other. If you have one side in a stud and the other won't hit a stud, use 3 toggle bolts. 2 in the top and 1 in side.

[@jeffreycooper5187]

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[@SeymourKitty]

Is it supposed to be a little shakey?

[@BTheInstaller]

All mounts can wobble.. especially with a larger tv... as long as you install it soundly, it would be fine

[@jasonpsapp17]

I've got a 65" Sony x900h and installed this mount. Kinda confused whether i need the long spacers because it's has recessed holes+flat back. I feel like i have only 3ish threads engaging with the spacer and more like double the engagement without any spacers. Any advice? I also tried mounting a Mounting Dream sound bar bracket and every bolt included is too short. Perhaps longer bolts and use the spacer? Thanks!

[@goldiefreeman8693]

Thanks for sharing 😀❤️

[@MrBerett315]

Got the exact same name but with no screws on top of the mount to adjust angle... Wth

[@bradleyjabbott]

Want to mount a 55 inch Samsung "older model" over a fireplace. Would the recommendation be to use a tilt mount, or a Sanus SLF226-B1? Thank you...and love the content. Also, we love your pug.

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

I will use a tilt mount next week so we can watch tv better than a straight screen.

[@Bradbuffalo54]

Excellent Instructions! Thanks

[@ggiannopoulos69]

When the tv is mounted , does it need to pushed back against the wall? Or can it be left out, off the wall? My current TV sits on a stand between two bookshelves (about 120cm apart). Thinking of buying a 65” tv but it will need to be mounted on the wall and the bracket permanently extended out to sit in front of the bookshelves, which have a depth of 28cm. So the tv will sit a foot off the wall. Is the bracket designed to hold the tv in such a position?

[@JonAhlquist]

This mount extends a maximum of 5.8 inches (about 15 cm) from the wall. Add the thickness of your TV to compute the maximum distance from the wall. See the specifications at www.costco.com/sanus-simplicity-37%22--90%22-tilting-tv-mount.product.100402935.html

[@andrel5234]

Every video u out out is excellent, thank you. Also seem like a real nice guy 👊🏾

[@BTheInstaller]

Thanks bro. I try.

[@s1337m]

How do you feel about driving the bolts with only a socket wrench?

[@BTheInstaller]

Totally fine. Just tires your arms out. Many people will be doing that.

[@mariagilman3512]

These will work with the LG 77" CX right? Great video!!

[@JonAhlquist]

It will handle 37”- 90” flat panel TVs up to 150 lbs. See www.costco.com/sanus-simplicity-37%22--90%22-tilting-tv-mount.product.100402935.html

[@manbearpigjesus]

if my studs are 24in apart with a stud directly in the center of the wall (which we are trying to mount our 65in in the center of the wall), how should I go about doing that? thanks in advance

[@BTheInstaller]

Just mount it on the one stud (2 lag bolts in that stud top and bottom) and use 2 toggle bolts on top corners. I do this in many of my install videos.

[@manbearpigjesus]

Sounds good I’ll give it a shot! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@zyanyarocks]

I've never mounted a tv, and we want to mount a 70in tv but im nervous since we have drywall, so is it safe to add without using any anchors?

[@BTheInstaller]

Hello, the tv should be secured to 2 studs. All drywalled walls have studs. So find them, and drill into them. 2 studs can hold hundreds of pounds.

[@l.lsr.9281]

Life saver! Thank you!

[@lindabare6409]

What drill do you use in this video? Great video by the way😊

[@MrKrizzer]

It's a Milwaukee Linda

[@coralineramirez6061]

We need the perfect screw size??

[@BTheInstaller]

I don't understand.

[@melissahenderson8316]

Will amount to go completely flush with the wall? If so how do you do this? Thank you

[@BTheInstaller]

Most people are over concerned with the flushness of mounts. Unless you are walking by the side profile often, this mount is quite flat and there are others. Especially with larger tvs, you need some space behind for connections.

[@melissahenderson8316]

B The Installer No problem, I get that. It’s just it sticks out far enough for my four-year-old to keep hitting her head on it as it’s in the playroom. Maybe we just chose the wrong one. Thanks for your help

[@BTheInstaller]

@@melissahenderson8316 yes there are definitely ones that keep tvs tighter to wall and can prevent that issue. They typically don't then also turn, however this on in the video here does both. Its pretty tight and turns. Good luck

[@meesr]

B The Installer Sanus website shows this mount accordions out, but when pushed in the TV face can be 2.36” from wall . Is this correct? simplicity.sanus.com/assets/products/slt3/documents/SLT3_TD_190709_0.PDF

[@qubilist]

Got this mount for a 65 in tv . I have one center stud but the two adjacent studs are about 16 in from the center. This Sanus wall mount doesn't extend the full span. It's 27in in width. So it's short about 2.5in on both sides. Should I use 4 toggle bolts and center the mount onto 2 connections into the center stud? Or should I move the bracket over hit two studs and mount the tv on mount on one side? Does it matter that the tv isn't in the center of the mount? Thanks

[@BTheInstaller]

Move it left or right to hit 2 studs and then have your tv centered on room so it won't be on the mount. That is very common.

[@golddividends]

@@BTheInstaller question. I’m in this same boat. But my tv is going to be over a gas fireplace in a new build. I’m not sure the tv will be centered properly. If I mount to a stud on the left or right of the dead center stud will the tv still be able to slide over enough to center above the fireplace?

[@BTheInstaller]

@@golddividends same answer. A combo of trying to hit 2 studs or using 1 stud and toggles should be good.

[@calvinluongvan9245]

Thanks! Great video.

[@mbdelong]

Excellent video - thanks!

[@BTheInstaller]

🙏

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

I am installing this mount on brick wall on top of fireplace. So no wooden studs. Should I drill on the actual brick or on the mortar? Anybody please advise.

[@dage2079]

Never drill mortar cause you cannot tell if it cracked inside, if drilling mortar is your only choice, you need to buy apoxy ,it's a special cement that will harden the mortar buy drys fast. also for bricks depending on kinds, go easy with them so they don't Crack, if cracks holes, i would use short expansion bolts Hope that helps

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

@@dage2079 Great, thanks. I drilled first 2 holes in mortar and when put the blue tapcon concrete screws the mortar disintegrated, so I had to drill the 4 holes into the bricks.

[@BTheInstaller]

Yeah I always manipulate the tv mount so top and bottom are mid brick... and I like to get 3 bolts on top just in case. use a sharpie as it's easier to make the mount hole markings. If mortar is necessary, better on bottom holes.

[@dage2079]

@@joaquinsuarez6090 (typos, hate these phones) But yeah tapcons suck I'm a nyc iron worker so I deal with instalation on all surfaces, that's why I advised the short hilti bolts, you drill gone and hit em in and just tighten nut and you can use like 2 3 on a 50 inch TV due to there strength and there likens dollar a bolt at s hardware store, I did my friend who live in Manhattan same situation brick wall.. Another advice just be mind full cause tapcons are known to strip very easily, don't over tighten them , a old school trick if they strip is wrap plastic or you had concrete,lol around the screw cause tapcon screws actually widens a hole which is the fine print no one reads so you never know but over all I woudent advice em there cheap and I never had good time with them... Lastlt there are other options if you still haveling trouble, hit me back I'll send you my email and can run you through it no charge bro

[@dage2079]

@@BTheInstaller leave that mortar Alone! make new holes on the bracket if nessicary... people forget theres so many ways around these type of situations .. But if it worked for you nice, I just know mortar cracks overtime so I hope your top anchors are what's really holding the bulk weight

[@roman42]

If it wasn't for you I would have a broken tv and a girlfriend yelling at me to get that damn TV mounted. Thank you my friend. If you're ever at Costco in CT let me know I'll get you a free slice of pizza 😂

[@guitarsz]

Love your vid. Love the t-shirt too. :)

[@SortaDopeIGuess]

Totally diff process if you have Metal Studs instead of Wood studs. Found out after drilling thru . KZbin mounting a tv wall mount on Metal studs. You will know when you hit a metal stud when you drill! Trust me!

[@BTheInstaller]

Yes it is. I will do a video on metal studs soon. Snap toggle bolts are fantastic. I use them all the time and fly on office installs.

[@Sammyt07]

Thank you

[@paulleigh7792]

Good video tutorial. Background music distracts from presentation, though.

[@conohdo]

You the best

[@aliaminov913]

🙏

[@philipbundujr2805]

😊

[@standupguy3013]

This a terrible video as far as being a visual person .

[@elmervillalta4629]

Stop

[@alonzokincaid1362]

This mount sucks.

[@BTheInstaller]

It's fantastic. It works in every way it was made to. Sorry if you're having issues.

[@niitetou3980]

Details please

[@BTheInstaller]

That mount is amazing. That dude doesn't know what he is talking about. Ive used it 100+ times. If you need a slight turn, it's the best thing on the market. If you need more than 20 or 30° turn, get the full extension.

[@alonzokincaid1362]

B The Installer its a straight up piece of trash

[@BTheInstaller]

@@alonzokincaid1362 lol, ok guy. What is the mount of choice of a random person on KZbin? 😆

[@jgoldy5166]

I just wanted to see it tilt before it gets installed in my house next week🥲