How to Mount Television Stands

Flat screen televisions are quickly taking over homes across the country. Not only do most flat screens pride themselves on vibrant picture quality, but are also slim, making them easy to put on a shelf or TV stand. Another benefit to flat screen televisions are the fact that they can be mounted to the wall of your home to be even more space efficient.

Instructions

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Measure your television using a measuring tape. Once you have done this find a place within your home that will fit your television's measurements. Use a stud finder to locate a stud on which you will mount the television in the area that you have chosen. A stud on the inside of the wall will allow the hanging of the television mount to it, otherwise without the stud, you'll need to find another appropriate area. Make a mark using a pencil when you have found the stud.

2

Choose an area close to an outlet. Some people are concerned that wires hanging from their television to the wall outlet can look cluttered or sloppy. Purchase a cord cover or some other type of cord concealment or hire an electrician to run the flat screen's cord through the inside of your wall to an outlet.

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Attach the mount to the flat screen television. Each television mount will have its own specific directions--screws and a screw driver, or alternately a drill, are needed to install the mount. Most television mounts require the installation of two short beams to the back of the television.

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Attach the television mount to the wall. Before screwing the mount to the wall, have a friend hold it up against the wall, while you stand back and ensure that the position is where it is preferred. Ideally the mount should be at eye level from the position you view the television. Ensure that the area in which you install the mount is on the stud mark that was made earlier. Once satisfied with the placement, trace the area with a pencil.

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Put the mount back on your wall and hold it there as your friend checks for level. Adjust the mount accordingly if it is not. Screw the mount into the wall. Check again to make sure it is level. Hang the television onto the wall mount with the assistance of your friend. The television should easily connect with the mount because of the two beams that were installed earlier onto the back of it. After mounting the television, check once again for level. If all is well, put away the tools and enjoy your new wall-mounted television.