How to hang a TV on a solid wall | fix Tv to wall

[@ChrisM541]

Big thanks for this very helpful video. That envelope to catch the dust - genius!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

Editing videos is very time consuming, to edit this short video took me over 10 hours! I hope people find it useful, if you do please give it a thumbs up and share the video if possible. I hope everyone is well and is coping with the lockdown! Next weeks video will take much longer to edit, so I might have to film a shorter one, as I’m really struggling for time at the moment. I hope everyone has a great Sunday 😉

[@alundrasrt]

Yes no need so much effort on You. Take your time enough to have pleasure. I'd still good even is to much "raw". Thanks for all the videos. Take care.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks Karim, most of the editing is cutting out unnecessary parts of the video. The current videos that I'm editing has now been cut down to just over 2 hours in length, I have to keep cutting until I get it to about 20 minutes or less- as I don't want to send people to sleep 😂

[@SteS]

What editing software do you use? If it has keyboard shortcuts for cutting up clips it might be a little less painful to edit. Thanks for sharing.

[@lazylaurablue]

Love your videos! Absolutely gold. Saved more than 10 hours of people's wasted time on doing bad jobs I should think. Good karma be upon you xx

[@TheBroz]

Editing wise, 1 hour per 1 min of final video is fairly typical. Considering this is a 12min video you did well.

[@colinbayley232]

Great idea regarding the envelope really helpful 👌

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yeah, that was a tip from my Brother-in-laws late mother 👍 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@cypeman8037]

You say it takes a long time to edit these videos, I agree, but in your favour it does show. The planning, preparation, time and effort put into your videos shines through. Keep up the excellent work and consider hot glue to hold the television to the wall next time, it would make a shorter video and save on the faff. 😂😂😂

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, it's always good to get positive feeback. I'm not looking forwards to editing next weeks video though! Thanks for the comment

[@lazylad9064]

Just like a redifussion man. ( do you remember them). When you bought a TV they'd delivered it and set it up for you. Good video 👍👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, I remember them, they used to have a shop in my local town and I also remember seeing their vans ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@mrtopcat2]

First I love your channel and I'm a subscriber for a long time already! I did a similar installation when we moved into our house. But unfortunately I later found out, that my OCD is able to accurately detect even down to 2 mm difference in level. So I ended up having to shim the TV on the rail via some home made improvised miniature shims. I wonder if there is a the type of rails that allow that kind of fine adjustment for level.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure, there are hundreds of different makes available, so perhaps one make has this kind of adjust ability. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@koffibanan3099]

Thanks for the video! I always watch 'em and appreciate the effort you put in them. Always learn something new, even if I knew about it before but forgot :) Like the trick with the envelope, I always think: "Yes! Next time I'll do that", but you guessed it, the next hole I drill, I'm sweeping the floor :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

That envelope trick was passed down from by brother-in-laws late mother, she told me about it about 20 years ago! Thanks you for watching the video and commenting, you have commented on lots of my videos, it is appreciated 👍

[@kevinair7648]

Great video from council kev uk

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks 👍

[@iang8520]

I thought the brick you were drilling into would have been Nori up in Dar'en ? Very good videos that you do though, very clear so thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

The bricks in that house are relatively soft, although I once hit a brick upstairs and I could not drill it (I think it had been in a fire or something) I love Accy Nori's, they are superb! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Ploggy.]

Great video thanks for posting 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Curlycraftsbyjamie]

Hi incase wondering if you could help. I followed your instructions but I don't seem to be able to drill in far enough as the drill has stopped it is the same drill but I couldn't drill the hole any deeper. Any help.would ve greatly appreciated

[@ultimatehandyman]

Is the drill stopping at a certain depth on just one hole, or all of the holes?

[@mobash4044]

Which screw did you use to mount the bracket into the wall?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I used coach screws, example here- fave.co/3TVJMXw 👍

[@JunedMiah]

Are there any videos on how to hide those TV cables inside the solid wall

[@ultimatehandyman]

I've not covered that, yet. Thanks for the comment

[@Ricky-km7hy]

Hi An unused Chimley breast u use a what drill ? This is brick .

[@ultimatehandyman]

To drill the fixing holes I used a SDS drill - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpfZhJeImLitgZY To drill a hole for the cables I use a core drill - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmGzm2ywr7WBZtU

[@HepcatHarley]

I'm always worried about drilling into the neighbours house, not heard any screaming yet so far.

[@ultimatehandyman]

A mate of mine was in the bath once and his next-door neighbour was doing some DIY, when a brick fell in his bath 😂 Thanks for the comment

[@HepcatHarley]

@@ultimatehandyman That wasn't me on the other side of the wall I hope

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂

[@loafersheffield]

Brick falls from wall onto man in bath, renders man unconscious and man drowns. Cause of death. Covid 19. Too edgy, controversial for a Sunday morning?

[@ultimatehandyman]

The scary thing is- you are probably right 😱

[@jackhouldsworth8640]

Actually sounds like a robot ffs

[@ultimatehandyman]

😜

[@BendeVette]

Maybe it's me, but why do some people hang their TV's this high? In my opinion it should be at Eye level. Great video though

[@chippysteve4524]

Totally! You'd have to put bricks under the front legs of the sofa to avoid neck ache!

[@aussie2uGA]

You're right but in many homes that fireplace and mantle are the central focal points in the room. Putting a tv somewhere else off to the sides just doesn't look good.

[@Wakeywhodat]

Ben de Vette That is a common misconception. I hung my first display in 1995 and I’ve never heard a complaint about height so long as you aren’t terribly close in the seating area. Your eyes look upward, not your head. Many homes {in the US at least} necessitate the display above the fireplace if having it in the center of the room is important. If your room is small, I’d agree with your comment though.

[@phillipmurphy4964]

We want to put a tv up on it chimney breast wall and we got a new tv coming soon and it’s finding the right people to do it Curry’s wanted £289 to install it 😯 Almost the same cost as out tv We have wallpaper on our wall so does that need to come off to put the bracket on? Great video!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Blimey, what a rip off! No need to remove any paper, just fit the bracket over it 👍

[@chippysteve4524]

Thanks for another great video with clear explanations. I absolutely love the envelope trick(subject to how well the paint has adhered to the drywall!). Genius!!

[@leannemcdonald-hs7rs]

Video is very do it yourself but on many acations you use tools jump from one step to another without even describing the tool.your using,?

[@paulekstorm-hughes1894]

I discovered a plasterboard fixing I haven't seen before today at my local DIY store (in Sweden). I had a look and can't seem to find them in the UK but perhaps you'd be interested to test them out anyway? They seem to be made by a German company, the fixing itself is an interesting self deploying toggle type fixing. Look up TOX Spiral Pro. If you'd like to have a few I can send you some, I'd be keen to see how they stand up to your testing methods.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I've seen similar ones in the USA (a KZbin comment linked to them for sale at Lowes) They look similar to the metal worm type screws, but with the additional toggle part (which looks quite clever) I'd be happy to test some out (I would need 4 of them), if you can please email me I will provide my postal address. My email can be found on my channel page by clicking the about tab. It might take me a few months before I get around to testing them, as I'm very busy. Thanks for the offer, Paul 👍

[@paulekstorm-hughes1894]

@@ultimatehandyman Call me an idiot, but I can't for the life of me find your email address on the about page of on your website. EDIT: never mind, it seems it just doesn't show on mobile, i got it on my laptop, email sent.

[@adge8405]

Nice straightforward instructional video, exactly what I needed 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it helped Thanks for the comment

[@scottmclean4237]

Hung about 80 tvs on dot n dab wall and they are a pain in ass. Good video mate

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yeah, dot and dab is a pain in the backside, although it is much easier now with the huge amount of fixings available. Thanks for the comment

[@ratchriat1716]

what drill size bit did you use found the video very informative and useful happy Sunday.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think it was a 10mm bit for those fixings. Have a great Sunday Thanks for the comment 👍

[@NobleDistortion]

One big enough to safely fit the screws in 👍🏻

[@SlyerFox666]

Great Vid, I hate those faulty spirit levels, get an apprentice to get a new bubble for the spirit level, should keep them occupied for a while 😂👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂 He can get a bucket of steam at the same time 😂 Sometimes though, the built-in spirit levels are not square to the TV bracket, so I always use my own level, as I know the bubble in that one is not faulty 😂

[@eddtheduck]

Great video, you’ve given me much courage when I come to hang my tv

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@raynanmulles2976]

@@ultimatehandyman cAN.I ASK.HOW TO PUT MY SAMSUNG 65 INCH TV ON THE WALL I HAD A BRACKET ALREADY BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SIZE IF SCREW TO BE OUT AT THE BACK OF MY TV IS TOO SHORT COZ THE 4 HOLES AT THE BACK OF MY TV IS TOO DEPTH SONI CANT.SCREWED THE BRACKET AT THE BACK.OF MY TV AND THE 4 PCS COLOR BLACK.PLASTIC FOR THE 4 SCREW IS TOO BIG ALSO SO.IT CANT BE INSERTED AT THE 4 BACK HOLES OF MY TV...THANK YOU SIR

[@lazylaurablue]

Love watching this man work. I always learn a new tip from these videos! Absolutely brilliant. ❤️

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@chularainstar]

How would I remove my tv I was home when it was put up but I can’t get to the back of tv to put or remove cables n I just brought I new tv n I can’t remove the tv frame the mount what do I do the tv is still goo I don’t want to brake it my wall is concrete it’s a old building

[@ultimatehandyman]

Sometimes there is a bar that needs pulling out from the side, which holds the TV to the bracket. Once the bar is removed you can normally lift the TV up and off the bracket.

[@shuvadey4294]

After 10 years have decided to hang my TV on a wall-mounted bracket! This is the best video I have seen so far. Thanks very much. Which wall-mount bracket did you use? It looks solid.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think it was this one, or very similar- www.bmstores.co.uk/products/blaupunkt-32-64-tv-wall-mount-356711

[@shuvadey4294]

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks a lot!

[@BobMc87]

I recently got a pull up bar, which came with similar screws/bolt to the ones in this video.... Are these the "concrete bolts" that don't require the rawl plugs, or is that a different fixing all together? My pull up bar came with rawl plugs as well. I'm a bit confused.

[@Trotters80]

so i need to allow a certain distance from wall to tv for the cables?. My power lead & hdmi cable stick out a good inch at least from the tv & wont really ben out of the way?. How i do i know which bracket to get for this space?. If that makes sense?

[@ultimatehandyman]

You can get special right-angled cables, even right angled connectors, so that you can get close to the wall. Examples here- bit.ly/3jOL8HF and here bit.ly/3IfaY14 👍

[@Trotters80]

@@ultimatehandyman Thank you. I wasnt aware of these. Appreciate it 👍

[@gabrielgomescunha]

That type of bracket, 20min max

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, they don't take long at all to install. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@loafersheffield]

"I can actually get my finger behind it" @5:15. That look to camera was too inviting not to say something. Contempt or disgust? Whomsoever dot n dabbed the plasterboard... Must have been a Friday night. I fitted a bathroom in a victorain terrace. The boarders/ plasterers, managed to get a corner obtuse (+90 degs) 30mm + over 700mm width of bath, tap end. Face palms. Tutts. Rolls eyes.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think the house has been extended where I was fitting the TV, but was quite surprised at how far out the wall was. The chimney breast in the other house was the same! I've seen plenty of un-square bathrooms, which can really catch you out when you come to fit a bath or shower. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@younesaggoune377]

But the question is, how to hide all cable from wall ?

[@ultimatehandyman]

If it's a chimney breast, you can hide the cables in that. For normal walls, you can either use trunking (D line trunking is smart), or you can chase out the wall and redecorate (big job)

[@KendalSmithy]

I bought a pack of glazing packers a few years ago and they come in useful for all kinds of spacing purposes. They avoid the hassle of packing with washers. Typical pack from Screwfix but they're available from all builders merchants: www.screwfix.com/p/broadfix-glazing-packers-medium-225-pcs/33302

[@ultimatehandyman]

I have a pack of those but prefer to use washers, even though they can be fiddly. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@StandardGoose]

At your advice in the past I've used Rigifix fittings for a set of coat hooks on a wall that was plasterboard over brick with a gap between. I now want to mount a TV on a plaster-covered brick wall (no gap as far as I can see; I've hung pictures on this wall with regular rawl plugs). Do you think the Rigifix is appropriate here, or is that overkill?

[@ultimatehandyman]

As long as there is no gap, regular wall plugs and screws should be fine. You only need Rigifix or corefix if there is a gap which will lead to the plasterboard being damaged and fixings loosening. Thanks for the comment

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi mate, thanks for another good video, how do you rate those gasbeton plugs, ? , do they inspire confidence,lol. You have my sympathy whith the bent wall problems, I suffer from the same, as I'm in a house that they never used a spirit level on,lol. Take care , stay safe, Stuart.uk.

[@ultimatehandyman]

The Gasbeton plugs are good, but to be honest I have just used 4 inch long screws in the past with no plug or no pilot hole- you just drill through the plaster and then drive the screw into the thermolite using a drill/driver or impact driver. You stay safe too, Stuart. Thanks for the comment :-)

[@clarkie005]

Funny cause hanging tv on a solid wall is pretty easy but you’ve got the annoying cables showing, whereas hanging TVs on a stud partition wall is a pain in the ass but the cable hiding is much much easier ( ie hole in plasterboard and cables down to the floor where another hole is assuming there’s no nogging in the way!)

[@ultimatehandyman]

D line make some trunking now, which does not look too bad, but hiding the cables looks much better Thanks for the comment 👍

[@davedaniels8211]

Doing this for a friend this Weekend. Just needed a refresher, so thanks a million. It's an 84 inch screen, so a bit cumbersome.

[@ultimatehandyman]

That’s one big TV 😱 Best of luck with it 👍

[@pastaman580]

I have moved into a 9-year-old house, the outside walls appear hollow, I know they are not but what fixings do I use?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Perhaps that have been dot and dabbed? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamvmXyGpLRonbM&t Or the walls might be insulated on the inside- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXWqeIiYl8d1kKs&t I hope this helps Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Dr.Stacker]

Whats the best type and size of wall plug for a 65" TV?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'd use something like this- bit.ly/3kQViba Perhaps 10X70 or similar coach screws

[@Dr.Stacker]

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks for the prompt response. Are these suitable for the typical UK internal breeze block wall, aerated/thermalite type?

[@ultimatehandyman]

If the wall is aerated concrete/thermalite, you are better off using these with coach screws- kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6ikfoSZl6-GZrc

[@slev8871]

Great video, have to say that I'm not a fan of using the plugs, screws etc that come with brackets etc. Always find them to be a bit inferior.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, sometimes they can be inferior quality. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@allang84]

How do you hide the power cable etc? Is the only option to chisel out a channel, cover with filler and repaint the wall? Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, but if it is on a chimney breast, you can hide the cables in the chimney. Or you can get some smart D line trunking- which does not look too bad. Thanks for the comment

[@stevenhoneyman]

Have you ever mounted a TV to a Stramit/straw board wall? Wondering if you had any tricks for that?

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, I have never done that, sorry.

[@The2005eddy]

I live in an old barn which has stone walls with plaster over the top, any recommendation for fixings?

[@ultimatehandyman]

If the walls are solid (not crumbly), you can just use normal wall plugs and screws- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGXah6yvm8eKpck&t But if the wall behind the plaster is crumbly, I would use resin fixings- kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYatgZ2AqMmfZsU&t

[@generalralph6291]

Any such thing as a corner mount for big TVs? We live in a small hovel.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I've never seen one, perhaps you would just have to get one that extends out, like the one in this video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6jYoneropWUr5o Thanks for the comment 👍

[@2loco]

You are a superstar mate!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Hardly, but thanks ;-)

[@dadsinoz]

Great video as always :) I think the amount of fixings supplied can be a little intimidating sometimes but it's not too difficult, hung one like this a few weeks back. btw I used an impact wrench, would that make it easier than a hand wrench?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, I forgot my impact driver, or an adapter for the drill. I did have my impact wrench in the back of the van, but they are too powerful for jobs like this. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@justintemp]

How timely. I'm looking to fit a large TV in the lounge... Its plasterboard so not sure whether to use a wooden 2 x 4 on first...

[@ultimatehandyman]

This might help- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3dqIxta7Rjmpo&t Thanks for the comment

[@justintemp]

@@ultimatehandyman helps greatly 👌👍 much. Appreciated

[@oraetlabora2157]

Loved this, I’m just about to fit a tv to a wall at my girlfriends house, every time I do any work like putting shelves up at her house I always have problems as the walls just seem to crumble. I wish I knew what I was doing wrong 😑

[@ultimatehandyman]

It might be the walls, some older houses especially have rubbish bricks etc. Best of luck with it ;-)

[@oraetlabora2157]

@@ultimatehandyman thanks it is an old house, I just called my dad and he just said the exact same thing as you. So when she complains that I’ve put a big hole in her wall without a tv up I will just tell ur bricks are rubbish. 😂😂😂. Thanks again for the reply I know you are a busy guy 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@oraetlabora2157 If the walls are that bad, try injecting some grab adhesive into the holes- that can help ;-) You are welcome BTW

[@klausmcclean3369]

Very useful video and clearly explained. Much appreciated!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ratchriat1716]

could you use pakers instead the washer enjoyed the video.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, you can use packers if you have them Thanks for the comment

[@balasuriyage]

super

[@ultimatehandyman]

👍

[@justintemp]

You done well using a cordless drill... Mine doesn't have enough power and I have go cabled. What's the make of yours? Have you thought of using those grip it fixings as they're designed for TV?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think I used the Milwaukee SDS drill for drilling the holes. SDS drills are miles better than a traditional hammer drill- kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpybeomueMR_fdk&t kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpfZhJeImLitgZY Grip it fixings are ok on plasterboard- kzbin.info/www/bejne/qavbaKGDh7-Gf7s I always try to fix to at least one stud though when fixing TV's Thanks for the comment 👍

[@justintemp]

@@ultimatehandyman thanks. Wow you've got links to old videos... Great organisation!

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@justintemp Because I film, edit and upload the videos myself- I know which ones are useful to answer peoples comments. I don't have the links saved or anything, I just search KZbin for the videos that I think would be useful. Thanks for the comments ;-)

[@justintemp]

@@ultimatehandyman thankyou. Glad I subscribed! I'm looking for a battery for that as they sell the base unit only. I like fact its light. Need a cordless Impact and hammer drill set now, going all DIY as so much time on hands now 😂

[@166Roberto]

Well done 👏 👏👏👏👏

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍

[@harkisingh]

Just put my 85 inch tv up 👍 Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

Nice 👍

[@makolic1]

what about the wires on a solid wall ?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Not sure if you mean wires buried in the wall, or the wires going to the TV For buried cables, you can check the area for sockets and switches etc. It is very unlikely to find buried cables in a chimney breast. For the cables going to the TV, you can chase out the wall and run suitable trunking for them, or conceal them in the disused chimney breast- or the easiest option is to use some D Line trunking, as that looks quite tidy. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@mthomas73]

Great video, thank you for the tips

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@kozzak80]

Very nice and clear instruction

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thank you 🙂

[@jh5064]

Great tip with the envelope 👍🏼

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad you like it! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@JohnHughes2002]

Thought you were going to show us how to fix to dot and dab walls?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Dot and dab walls are exactly the same as a solid wall, you just use different fixings, which I linked to in the description. Either of these two will work- Rigifix- kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpK8l6ZpoddkoKs Corefix- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamvmXyGpLRonbM Thanks for the comment

[@JohnHughes2002]

@@ultimatehandyman thank you. And finally, the plasterboard fixings saga comes to an end - hallelujah!

[@jegoiko]

@@JohnHughes2002 When drilling the dot and dab wall to install the mount, should I drill into the dab or the gap between the dabs? Thanks.

[@ibras1428]

Really good video - helped a lot

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

depending on your livingroom wall layouts etc ,i do prefer a slimline floor to half ceiling TV unit stand ,it hides the cables easier ,holds your AV equipment and consoles and can move it around if u wish compared to a fixed poking out TV wall mount ,just my opinion ( id only like a wall mount if it was embedded )

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@UKSCIENCEORG]

Excellent content - cheers.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@alanmullock381]

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[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@joshdarcy1087]

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[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@SuperWayneyb]

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[@ultimatehandyman]

That was the fastest comment in history ;-)

[@Wakeywhodat]

As someone that has installed probably over 1000 displays, I can tell you’ve done many yourself. I’ve seen someone do the envelope trick before, I just hold the nozzle from my mini shop vac when drilling. I like your idea of setting one bolt before doing the rest, very clever. That would come in handy for stack stone fireplaces, what a nightmare those can be! I used to give grief to helpers who pulsed the drill ;-}

[@ultimatehandyman]

Pulsing the drill works great. I think it's Metabo that make a drill with a built in pulse function ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍