How to hang a TV on the wall?
Televisions are often hung on the wall, since this arrangement does not interfere with anyone and does not require a bedside table or special delivery. Plasma was commanded to attach using the bracket, but did you know that this is not the only way, and there are times when you can do without this design? Why spend extra money on a bulky mechanism, if you can do it all yourself, while hiding all the wires for aesthetics? How to hang the TV on the wall without using special components? We will talk about this now.
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Before you do the installation, you need to understand what types of TVs can be fixed without the necessary devices. If your equipment meets all the requirements listed below, then we have good news for you. But if for some of the points of inconsistency, then the best solution to the problem is to purchase the right frame, then you definitely will not have any questions and doubts.
The requirements are as follows:
- For installation, only flat-panel TVs - LCDs and plasmas - will fit. The good old CRT monitors cannot be installed in our way.
- Absolutely all connectors and cords must be in strict order on the front or side of the device. If all the cores are in the back, then after installation nothing will come out to connect.
- It is necessary to establish what material the wall is made of. There is no need to screw a massive structure onto unreliable walls, otherwise you risk being left without a TV.
- The case of the device must be equipped with special grooves for bolts.
- An optional requirement is the presence in the documentation of an item indicating that the device can be hung. Some models can only serve you on a firm and level surface.
- Large diagonal displays are not recommended for mounting without a bracket. The relevant documentation must indicate the weight at which the bracket should be designed. Sometimes home-made units will not be able to provide the reliability that the manufacturer provides for their designs. On this occasion, we have prepared a special article to help you. “Choosing a TV bracket”.
Hanging the TV on the wall is only half the story, because you first need to decide on the place.
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Take into account the fact that the fixed design with the monitor will no longer come anywhere to move or tilt, so you need to choose the place wisely. The screen must be positioned so that the viewing is the most comfortable and harmless to your vision. For this reason, it is necessary to determine the distance at which the monitor will be from the viewer.
Important! If your model has a diagonal size of 32 inches, it is best to install it two meters from the seats. If the size is 50 inches or more, then the distance should not be less than three meters.
In fact, it is best to focus on your feelings. Just sit in the place where you plan to watch, and imagine that in front of you is a TV. Keep in mind that the technique must necessarily be located on the same level with the eyes, avoiding any tilting of the head. And in order not to disturb the interior and organically fit new technology into it, look at interesting ideas in our publication about wall design with tv.
Pay attention to the following aspects:
- In no case should a TV receiver be installed where electric wires pass. Worry yourself by searching for wires in advance so that you don’t accidentally “cross” with them during drilling. To do this, you need to get a diagram or purchase special location devices.
- Discard ideas that involve the location of devices in the pits and the notch - such measures can lead to overheating of the device and its further failure.
- For location, select open spaces and do not pinch the device between shelves or cabinets. Be sure to calculate everything so that there is free space between all objects on the wall.
- Installation will only be possible if the walls are strong enough and able to support the weight of the entire structure.
- If possible, find a place near which the outlet is located. These measures will help you hide the wires.
We fix the past
How to install the TV on the wall? Everything is very simple. You will not need anything other than ordinary screws, but there is one condition here: the plasma diagonal must be at least 24 inches. Such a TV can be fixed, like a frame for a photograph, simply by placing it on the wall.
A device with this type of fastener is equipped with grooves-ears. The instructions should be written which self-tapping screws are best suited for installation. It so happens that all the necessary components are included. If the TV has not yet been purchased, then check all these nuances with the manufacturer of the selected model.
Also take into account that this installation method will not allow you to hide the wires behind the back of the monitor, since it will be located very close to the wall.
Important! If the mounting method is not specified in the documentation for the device, then refrain from such an idea, as there may be a risk of technical problems that could damage the TV receiver.
Use of a support
Calculate everything so that there is some distance between the display and the wall. Do not screw the gadget close to the surface, as any TV requires ventilation. How to hang a TV on a wall without a do-it-yourself bracket? For this method, you will have to make the mount yourself. Often, many devices have holes on which you can fix the structure without using factory brackets. The following tips may help with any installation method.
Before you do the technical part, look at the wall and find out what material it is made of. The further process depends on it. Check out the following list:
- Concrete or brick. These materials are the best option for installation. As components, you will need to use dowels with a size of 50 mm or more. Such a wall can withstand even the most bulky products.
- Wall of wood. Installation is possible only if the surface is of very good quality and does not have cracks, gaps, voids and decayed areas. Here, for fastening, you will have to get dowels for wood from 30 mm in size.
- Drywall wall will bend at high loads. You can, of course, fix it not on the sheets themselves, but on a metal base, only in this case the design will be at least a little reliable. But we recommend that you refrain from installing it on such a surface, especially if you are a happy owner of a huge TV.
Important! Perhaps you will also find useful information on choosing related equipment for setting channels in good image quality. Click on the links to individual reviews on topics, based on what you are more inclined to:
Fasteners can be easily assembled independently, with only available tools nearby.Perfectly for this task, the components and parts that are lying around after repairing or assembling the sofa, but if there is nothing suitable, then no one bothers you to visit the technical store.
Important! The frame must be assembled in two parts, one of which is screwed to the wall, and the other to the TV. The heavier the last, the stronger the structure itself should be.
We bring to your attention the options for supports for small screens:
- A furniture tire, a wooden beam and an anchor for window plates are taken.
- We drill holes in the tire and the bar, having previously measured the distance between potential holes, so that all the parts are fastened together.
- We connect the tire and the bar with the help of self-tapping screws, and after that we fasten this structure to the wall.
- We drill holes in the surface and drive into the dowel holes.
- We drill the corresponding holes in the tree.
- Now we fix the beam on the wall by screwing the screws into the holes of the dowel.
- Then we connect all this business with the monitor and we twist strongly.
to contents ↑Important! The abundance of wires usually spoils the interior of the room. After you have successfully completed the task of installing a new TV panel, be sure to use our ideas to give the room a complete and aesthetic appearance.
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Now you know how to mount the TV on the wall without spending money on the bracket. The most important thing is to observe the proportions and take into account the weight of the device, only in this case you will succeed.
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