How to Properly Mount a TV to a Wall: Step by Step

[@alexmiller5621]

Man this video is for all the guys who finally made it in life, but didn’t have a dad around to teach shit. Thank you brother

[@ervinlosha1333]

That describes you?

[@NipplesOfDestiny]

There’s literally dozens of us!

[@revengenerd1]

My dad was/is more of a tech person than a DIY person so I learned that instead.

[@Surl9596]

@@ervinlosha1333You think that’s bad?

[@driveri1435]

Relatable AF

[@jorgedominguez1957]

Hi, recently a good friend of mine gave me a 70-in TV for free, he told me that the only thing I have to do is just buy a TV mount because he was keeping the one he already had mounted on his apartment wall for his new TV he already bought. This TV didn't have the four legs to put it on a table either, so I bought the right TV mount but I needed to know how to install it, I saw a few videos on KZbin and when I watch yours I was convinced that you were exceptionally clear on what you were saying with perfect English and made it very easy for me to understand, then I followed the steps and I have my I should say free beautiful TV mounted on one of my bedroom' wall, I like to thanks thank you for such good explanation on this video and I really appreciate it, thanks again, Jorge from Havana Cuba 🇨🇺 bye-bye 👍

[@gravity3303]

Been coming back to this very same video for the last couple of years when I need to wall mount a new TV. Thank you for your on going help with a video that is a few years old!!!

[@JonahMatthes]

Happy it was helpful for you multiple times!

[@Kp-2]

For those of you that dont have a stud finder: Find an electrical outlet there will be a stud either right next to it on the left or right next to it on the right (the hard part is knowing which exact side the stud is on) then measure 16 inches away from it that will be the center of the next stud. If you dont have a nearby electrical outlet, find a magnet and slide it on the wall it will stick when it is on a stud.

[@petermumo-lb7gr]

❤

[@grantcorbitt9517]

I absolutely hate directions and I usually get someone else to do anything that has lots of parts and directions but you made it simple, thanks bud.

[@stephaniespalding701]

This was one of the best tutorials on the internet. Clear, concise, makes me feel confident! Thank you!

[@jeanneneoconnell6476]

I agree!!

[@lindalnd90]

Thank you, as a lady DIY-er I'm nervous attempting this, I've been putting it off for months. But your tutorial is one of the best I've come across and I'm way more confident in doing this myself now. I just ordered my mount and leveler (I have the other tools necessary). Here's hoping for the best 🤞🏾

[@Sarah-m17]

How did it go?

[@lindalnd90]

@@Sarah-m17 Hello! Getting back to you on this. Long story short, I did it today!! I took a couple weeks to get the tools and waited for a day I was stress free to get it done. A few things: I ordered a much cheaper mount, also from Amazon basics, that holds 132lbs for only $49 bucks (surprisingly). My T.V weighs less but I wanted a strong mount to idiot proof myself. My mount is slightly different than his, but watching this video gave me the confidence to read the manual lol. Honestly, it's not that bad at all, the manual directions were easy to read with clear images. I only got confused at one part but figured it out after a bit. I was most nervous about the drilling. I would not suggest using a high-power drill to put the brackets on your TV like the video. You can screw the bracket on by hand with a normal Phillip's screwdriver. The drill into your TV is not necessary at all, it's overkill and you may damage it if the drill is too powerful. But you definitely need the drill for the wall. Luckily I was able to use my stud finder and got the positioning right. You'll need help to lift the TV to the mount. Other than that this was a pretty easy small project. It sounded way more intimidating than it turned out to be and I saved almost $200! If you haven't already, don't pay to have someone screw and drill a few holes, most people can do this on their own. I'm glad I watched this video, it was helpful as a demonstration. Ok this was still a long story haha, take care!

[@zaeloveszoom2604]

@@lindalnd90e xe

[@bethsantiago1401]

Thank you. This will help my non-handy husband who seems to want to be bob the builder. Hoping this install goes well!

[@jeanneneoconnell6476]

You’re a wall saver! I appreciate this as a visual learner!!!!

[@CzarSmitty1963]

Thanks so much! I'm mounting a 65" and thanks to your instructions it is not nearly as intimidating as I thought - 🙂

[@NOOBandBRO]

Thanks a bunch! Just installed this exact mount in our bedroom. Your guide was a lot more helpful than the paperwork given by Amazon :)

[@crixsimmons_]

For the studs make sure to scan both sides of the stud you find and measure the center for a secure hold :)

[@psychobratt]

@Parker Jesus It's a scam and a virus dude

[@glossybyjae9393]

what do you mean by that

[@100grizzlybears]

@@glossybyjae9393 most stud finders detect the edges of studs. So, you mark the 2 edges of a stud you find, but measure and mark your actual hole in the middle between those 2 marked points for a secure square spot to drill in. Do this for each stud.

[@lennym.s5453]

What stud finder did you used?

[@gtrscort1]

That depends on the stud finder. Mine measures the center of the stud and has a screen that shows which part of the stud it’s detecting.

[@angelbaby1811]

I’m not savvy but I think I can do this. If so, you saved me a $200 install. Thank you!

[@jaymario9998]

Excellent Tutorial. I love it when folks makes things simple

[@ufgators0106]

Thank you! I was a bit nervous installing a TV mount for the first time at our new construction house, but your tutorial gave me the confidence.

[@joseramos86]

Please do not use drywall anchors! Always screw into stud.

[@denisemartin3603]

What if studs are not where you need them?

[@john.t645]

@@denisemartin3603 then don't put it there.

[@denisemartin3603]

@@john.t645 well that's where my TV needs to go, but I figured it out

[@BigDaddyTony24]

@@denisemartin3603 what did you end up doing?

[@bobbichristina9457]

@@BigDaddyTony24 id also like to know😂

[@guitorb]

I wouldn't recommend using drywall anchors to mount a TV that size. Studs are typically 16" apart. If you can't mount the frame to studs then perhaps you should anchor a couple of 2"X2" wooden boards to the studs then mount the frame onto those boards.

[@Firerose101]

If you want it centered, secure a 1x3 to the studs then secure the mount to the 1x3 anywhere you want.

[@LadyDimePiece4Eva]

What is a 1x3? Is it a nail or wood

[@Firerose101]

@@LadyDimePiece4Eva Lumber. A wood strip.

[@LadyDimePiece4Eva]

@@Firerose101 thank you! Do u place it on the wall

[@runtime_engineer]

@@LadyDimePiece4Eva What FireRose meant is when you find the two stud, which are vertical and spaced equally or according to the code, and will be like | | that You can buy 1x3 or other size lumber and secure that lumber to the stud making a H, |---| and you can mount the bracket to the lumber in the centered. This way, you can have the lumber secured to the studs and center the mount from the wall or space you want on the stuff and the TV will block the offset behind it.

[@1991sealed]

Best comment on the video

[@brianoblivion1511]

After seeing the TV hanging past the door frame, I cut to the chase and bolted mine to the door itself. Seemed very high as well. Perhaps they like sore necks over the pond?

[@mantistobogganm.d.6895]

Thanks for the easy to follow step by step instructions. I was stuck on that first unboxing part for what seemed like hours !!! But seriously this was very helpful . Thank You

[@triciahillier9973]

Such clear instructions compared to some I have seen , thank you very much 😊

[@PunkMozh]

Thanks buddy, I just needed a friend to tell me how to put my TV on the wall and there you are

[@vincentpugh573]

That's one of the best ones I've seen cuz that's the type of wall mount

[@ashokmehta615]

Do you have video on how to wire the TV connections behind the wall?

[@sammyyankyeradonkor9092]

This be the best I have ever watched..explains are very clear everyone an do it

[@joeorlando94]

Make sure you screw into studs. Do not use drywall anchors only. My neighbor did, and the tv fell off after a few months, pulled off drywall, destroyed the tv.

[@jfrog1979]

Your neighbor is mildly retarded😆🤤🔩🖥

[@joeorlando94]

@@jfrog1979 She actually paid a friend to hang the tv. And the guy is an engineer. Come on, man!

[@HealthySkepticism1775]

HaHA!

[@madhatter2646]

Im moving in to my first apartment next week and im planning on doing this, thanks for the video and tips 👍

[@babycakes1542]

Me too!

[@rgb2066]

So I have a question In my country most walls are made of concrete, and when I moved to Canada I noticed that most of the walls here are not made of concrete (not sure if it’s ply wood or what is it), so my question is: should I drill the wholes exactly where the studs are located, or should I try to avoid drilling where the studs are located? Might be a silly questions but it’s something new to me Thanks in advance!

[@JT-Lucky-80]

The walls could be plywood, sometimes MDF, and a lot of time 'fibro'. In any case, you should always drill into the stud - its the only way to ensure the weight of the TV will be sufficiently supported. I recently ran into an issue of the studs not lining up with where I wanted the TV and the holes on the bracket. My solution which seems rock solid was to get most of the weight supported via the stud, then use a number of drywall anchors for the rest of the bracket for added security. This might not work in your case, but I hope it shows some work arounds that are viable! 🙂

[@rgb2066]

@@JT-Lucky-80 awesome, thanks!

[@Danibozzetts]

Any tips for installing on a wall with only one stud?! Thanks for this video- very helpful!

[@jamesfortin5984]

Your mounting bracket will need three vertical holes in it, adequately spaced, in order to attach it to a single stud. It works fine.

[@dal-qi3gv]

how do you know what setting to put the "limiter" on?

[@TheCankicker]

You start on the lowest number then check for snugness. If it has any play or movement, set to the next number up; you only need it to be secure not overly tight.

[@lukedrillbrain9850]

This is extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@RonnieGreher]

I recently bought the Mounting Dream Soundbar mount and found it to be quite good and inexpensive. Next time I need a TV mount, I'll look to them for it. I could have saved a ton of money.

[@johncox5651]

Very straight forward step by step instructions. Thanks!

[@pamelasnow7303]

This tutorials was very simple. Thank you

[@SlaveNation]

you are absolutely the best at explaining .The other men were horrible and had too man tools. No butter knife or hammer. I still hate the stud finder. I grew up with real walls but alas I find myself needing one.What also is nice about you is you use naked screws . those other buffoons wanted me to use weird screw stuff. . Thank you for not being a TV Mount Weirdo.

[@dallaskubano214]

Curious to know on your description why did u right not recommended on this mount ?

[@santiagoolveda4864]

Man this guy is so clear so easy to understand

[@lc9935]

Figuring out the height or where to put the tv is very important. I installed living room TV way too low using the eye level recommendation. I'm about to move it up about 10-12 inches so that the tv center is center from ceiling to floor

[@sont77]

Hey buddy great video ! But bits and hardware for what kind of studs ?? Metal wood ? Can you do a follow up video and explain?

[@sixteeschyl]

UK & late to the party; if you're studs don't fall so you may place the TV centrally on the wall, you can always mount 2× horizontal battens eg 2×4" to the studs (as long as they are less than the TV width, & attatch bracket to that.Used to fitting on solid walls but definitely a good trouble-shoot, guys. Great tutorial BTW. All best wishes 😊

[@Ddronron1]

Great instructions. You speak slow enough with great clarification for anyone to follow. Thanks!

[@Rojrdat]

That little drill went through the stud?

[@mariahdavis9545]

What kind of adaptor is that you used to put the bolt in?

[@theariesknowing4812]

Does the drill bit screw all the way to the stud?

[@MrGarryWayne]

Just a quick question what size tv did you fit in this video

[@pacomandarin]

Any stud finder recommendations?

[@hnrsolutions5184]

When not able to reach a STUD, have you ever used Toggle Bolts (Butterfly Bolts?). Would this provide the strength necessary for a 55+ TV?

[@Mysteryqueen86]

what year is the tv I enjoy the vlog

[@agustincorrea3244]

Excellent video I need to install a 70” LCD TV it’s around 50 lbs. will attached to the studs.

[@kcrooms-jl5pi]

What bit did you use to ally ranch the bolt into the stud on the drill

[@jemb710]

Thanks for the tutorial, but why do you attach your tv that high? It's an American thing to do I think.

[@johnd-isirockefeller9551]

Can I find a stud in a brick wall? What is the importance of finding the wall stud?

[@chupamela7995]

Wall stud is a 2x4 where you can drill into sturdier than jjst drilling it into drywall

[@karlozlopez8535]

In a brick wall yu don't need to find a stud do it wherever u want

[@henryho6959]

I like your stud finder,mine is hit and miss. Would you mind tell me what brand name of stud finder you are using?Thanks.

[@adrianaflores8889]

Mine has a stand thingy on the bottom, can I still mount it?

[@kaylirobles35]

Do you need a drill bit? I don't have any and was planning to just drill the screw into the wall without making a hole first

[@terrygervilus8721]

How do you hide the wires?

[@avoelf]

Thank you! we will be mounting my daughter's tv soon you helped me a lot

[@kimmyguzman531]

Just to clarify, I am supposed to drill holes where the studs are found?

[@jepoydaninja]

Jonah Matthes, thank you so much for this tutorial! Very very helpful!!!!!!

[@ttheartsu]

Easy to follow and very helpful! Also very handsome 😅 thanks for the video !😇

[@bradykelso8682]

Great job on this video!

[@Ac3Ss]

What drill are you using? I need that small drill! Asap

[@Ac3Ss]

Please and thank you

[@paulosicne8498]

So you don't need to use the drywall inserts?

[@grandwonder5858]

Does that TV mount work for all TV sizes or is it made specifically for your TV's size?

[@JeffreyWillis800]

Awesome video, great step by step, well-organized, and lots of good tips. Thank you, kindly!

[@zugonero6506]

If I use drywall anchors, does the mount still have to go into a stud? The TV I want to hang is maybe 30 to 50 lbs

[@bossladyb2.0]

Thanks, very helpful. Having a DIY weekend 🥰

[@jasonortiz3418]

was a little worried about doing this but this video was super easy to follow ! thanks !!

[@cecebee25cb]

Do you drill into the stud?

[@JonahMatthes]

Always!

[@robertomedina4279]

Thanks for the video; quite explained; seems easy to do; have a good one

[@spanishdancer6221]

Thank you, handsome! Very useful tutorial!

[@T3nz]

Why do you not recommend the tv wall mount?

[@nkreseknowledge2241]

This was pretty good!!

[@trarodhouston81]

How high on wall should the mount be?

[@wh00is007]

6:22 I learned that a long time ago on a previous KZbin video. Good rule of thumb 👍🏽 👍🏽

[@MrsBeautyIsPain17]

What happens if we do t have a drill bit does it make it a difference?

[@kcey7278]

Terrific video, your instructions are clearly stated and photographed and I am ready to tackle this project....thanks to you;)

[@socksamazingchannel]

if i live in a home with really thin walls do you think the studs will still support a heavy tv? say 65+ inches

[@Shadow-cw4yq]

Im just a 14 year old kid and i wan to know something i've been wondering if a TV comes with red wall clips can u just put those into the wall or buy the wall mount because i want to mount my TV on the wall but i want to know before i do it

[@truthbetold711]

This is a no bullshit tutorial. If you can say your abc's you can follow this.

[@KDH2]

Thanks for the best tutorial daddy

[@pepsidude8919]

I actually have a question about something since I was just wondering myself and it's also something that I always seem to notice whenever people have their TVs mounted to the wall too. Usually, most TVs have inputs on either the back or the side of the TV, such as HDMI ports, USB ports, and a headphone jack port for headphones, and normally if anything is ever plugged in those ports, the cords and wires would be running down from the TV that way. However, I notice that when a lot of people have their TVs mounted to the wall, I usually don't see any wires or cords running down along the wall from the TVs. How exactly do people have devices plugged into the TVs without the cords running down like that? I was just curious myself since I just thought of asking.

[@MrCutieface6]

do you NEED the stud finder to install a tv mount or is it just preferred?

[@chris5410]

If you don’t have studs then it will be in dry wall and that’s not stable. You will need toggle bolts.

[@larksonicloud1901]

So what about running power to the TV?

[@Mecambrea77]

Does that wall uses wood studs or metal studs ?

[@169Aquarius]

My mount on one don’t touch my stud it’s not long enough what do I do now

[@hectorivanceballoslanda6169]

I just mount two tv like a month ago, I don't know it's better or worst my walls are all brick and I don't know where the electrical wires are so I was very nervous

[@williamcraft5392]

Is there a way to avoid hitting wiring in the walls?

[@karlozlopez8535]

Pray

[@jamesfortin5984]

Wiring in an interior wall should be fastened to the side of stud where the outlet / switch is. You'll be drilling into the face of the stud, not the side.

[@340kmusic9]

My screw isn’t going in all the way what do i do

[@elmerlopez2736]

What kind of screws are you using ?

[@kaizenexcellens]

Thanks for the tip about drill sizing compared to bold sizing, that was quite useful :-)

[@MrPhanikrishna]

Bolts have major and minor diameters. (Major - Minor) = length of thread. If you drill a hole equal to major diameter, the entire bolt will fit inside the hole and you don't want that. Hence, drill a hole slightly larger or equal to minor diameter, which will result in atleast 75% engagement of threads into the stud. Since the minor diameter information is readily available on internet for any screw/bolt, no approximations are required. Hope this helps :)

[@neiledwards5385]

Some tips: Get a small drill bit, less than 1/16”, and drill a series of holes across the stud width to make sure you hit the centre of the stud. Lag screws don’t work in steel studs. If you need to use anchors, you MUST use SnapToggles. You will be extremely unlucky if you hit a water line or wire inside the wall but it could happen. There isn’t a sensor made that accurately tells you they’re there. The only thing you can do is drill slowly and remove the bit often. Put a screwdriver in the hole and, if it comes to a dead stop, chances are you’re still drilling wood. If it feels suspect, abandon the location. Wrap some tape around your bit to tell you your hole depth. No sense drilling deeper than necessary. If your screws or bolts come with a hex head, use a socket.

[@dylanbrown4831]

Yeah man this video skimmed over the most important part. The part that makes it nervous for DIYers. Dem stud finders are not fool proof. He didn’t say anything about marking the sides of the studs so he could screw into the center. Can’t just start drilling where the finder signals.

[@sanbo20]

Hi, great video, but in the video you used the top of the TV, when i mount my TV I want to use the bottom, basically I've bought the LG CX and the LG SN11RG soundbar, but the stand for the CX is lower than the top of the sound bar, therefore I have to wallmount, I want the bottom of the TV to be slightly higher than the top of the soundbar when the TV is wallmounted, which should also be an ideal height for me when viewing from my sofa. So what measurements should I take and use? I've not wallmounted such an expensive TV before (only a TV in my kids room) and I really don't want to get it wrong. Many thanks for your reply

[@deedeeohhh3255]

Hello. What did you do with the cords?

[@JonahMatthes]

I have video coming out soon that answers that question!

[@xoxosole9030]

cut it off❤️

[@jpjp9111]

Studs.... Are studs the beams in the wall?

[@Mecambrea77]

I think tv installer videos should specified if the studs are wood or metal since depending on the material is the kind of anchor you would use , and some people That has no knowledge of that can get confuse and use the wrong anchors

[@tommyteamer9037]

Thank you for showing us how to mount TV on the wall

[@billfrigo7602]

@9:46 - I would not recommend drywall anchors for a TV, especially one with an articulating mount that you’ll be pulling on to adjust. And definitely not a 60-70lb plasma. Just get a TV mount with more mounting holes, secure to studs.

[@maxpain4519]

Is it a low drill

[@lennym.s5453]

What stud finder did you used?

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

I wouldn't bother using a drill to tighten screws. It barely takes much longer to use a handheld screwdriver and then you can feel when the screw is tight enough.

[@beckee2294]

Wood fractures when screwed into undrilled which can lead to loosening and eventually could cause the bolts to wiggle out