How to Hang a Television Stand

Hanging a television on a TV stand is a relatively quick and easy process, requiring just a few basic tools. A television stand that hangs can save considerable space in your room by eliminating a bulky media center. TV stands are relatively inexpensive, ranging from $40 to $200 depending on the size of your television. TVs on these stands can also be moved or rotated in a way that allows more visibility throughout the room.

Instructions

1

Determine the weight and dimensions of your television. While you may not be able to "weigh" the television, you can look up the specs from the manufacturer. Measure with a tape measure the dimensions of the TV width, height and depth.

If hanging a flat screen or LCD TV, you will need to purchase a TV stand specifically for the dimensions of your TV. If you are hanging a tube (traditional) television, purchase one specific to those needs as well. Keep in mind that tube televisions tend to weigh much more, and these TVs are much deeper and will stick out much further from the wall.

2

Determine where you would like to hang the TV. Choose a place in the room that the TV can be easily seen and a place on the wall that can be easily accessed for hanging. The dimensions of your TV must also fit in this area as well.

3

Locate a stud in the area that you want to hang the TV. The stud will be the best area to hold the weight of the television. To find a stud, you can use an electronic stud finder found at most hardware stores.

4

Drill holes in the wall where the TV stand will be hung. Then place the TV stand over the holes so that the holes line up with the stand.

5

Screw the TV stand into place on the wall. Then place the TV on the stand. Typically, you will need two people for this step to be sure that the TV does not fall out of the stand while you are placing it.

6

Screw or tighten the brackets used to hold the TV in place. These typically are located on the TV stand. In addition, there are usually straps to hold the top of the TV in place, to keep it from becoming too top heavy.