Anybody Wall Mount their TV themselves?

[SuburbanPimp]

it seems pretty simple for the most part.

I already got a Wall Mount and the tools I need. But the instructions that came with it are and seems to be leaving a few parts out

I just don't want to risk messing it up and watching my 60inch coming crashing down so I kind of want to get a professional for it that way if something goes wrong. I got someone who will do it for $100 but I can tell Ima be like "I could've done that shyt"

Just wanted to see if anyone else has done it themselves and has any tips..

 

[jdubnyce]

in the process of mounting a 32 in the bedroom, and a 60 in the basement; its pretty straight forward. you'll need:

stud finder, drill and associated bits, level, mount/brackets (they should include all the hardware you need, ie. bolts, screws, etc).

make sure you drill into the studs behind the drywall, or if you're just going to use the drywall (), make sure you get super strong anchors (though I wouldnt recommend anything other than securing the mount to the stud)

 

[GoldenGlove]

I've done it.

I mounted my 40in in the bedroom by myself. I used Youtube. My girl even helped me put it up, so you should be able to do it with a friend and some time on your hands.

Co-sign the post above me as well.

 

[SuburbanPimp]

Thats whats up, yeah it seems pretty straight forward.

My girl will be there to help me put it up as well.

I got a stud finder yesterday so I should be good to go.

Just wanted to get confirmation that it was as simple as it seems.

I'ma give it a try to tonight, if I get it up I'll come back and post some pics

 

[LiIZaneFan1978]

dont do it without a laser level


u stick that bytch on the wall and it casts a perfectly level line 5+ ft. in either direction, far more accurate than a standard level unless youre a carpenter or some shyt


this is the one i fukks w/ :Shop BLACK & DECKER 20-ft Beam Self-Leveling Line Generator Lasar Level at Lowes.com[/B]

 

[Tom]

holes in ur wall

 

[Ethnic Vagina Finder]

holes in ur wall

unless you got the setup were you can hide all of the cords that shyt don't look right.

A wall mount flat screen with the cord hanging down is not a good look.

 

[Los!]

Once you find the studs shyt is a cakewalk.

 

[Panther]

Threw a 47 inch up... Once u find the the studs its easy

 

[Roid Jones]

Looks forward to a post saying the tv dived off the wall

 

[CSquare43]

unless you got the setup were you can hide all of the cords that shyt don't look right.

A wall mount flat screen with the cord hanging down is not a good look.

It's really easy to do (check youtube if you need directions), and here's what I use to cover the cables:

Shop Wiremold Flat Screen TV Cord Cover Kit at Lowes.com

Works great and can be painted...

 

[RJY33]

Its kinda a pain in the ass but worth it. Bout to mount my 55" in the next few weeks. Like everyone said, if you get a solid drill into the studs no homo, its easy and you can tell by pulling on it a little how stable it is. shyt wont move if you do it right.

 

[Crakface]

it seems pretty simple for the most part.

I already got a Wall Mount and the tools I need. But the instructions that came with it are and seems to be leaving a few parts out

I just don't want to risk messing it up and watching my 60inch coming crashing down so I kind of want to get a professional for it that way if something goes wrong. I got someone who will do it for $100 but I can tell Ima be like "I could've done that shyt"

Just wanted to see if anyone else has done it themselves and has any tips..

The real question is, did you run the wires behind the wall or let them dangle to the floor like a bum.

 

[daze23]

if you're renting, talk to your landlord first

 

[Huellz Santana]

How high are you hanging it? i wanna hang mine above my fireplace but I always read that it was bad for you neck and eyes to be looking at tv anything other than eye level​