How to wall mount a TV

[jamiegee123]

im a noob what is a stud finder ?

[crutchfieldtv]

@jamiegee123 A stud finder is a device that will locate the studs behind your finished wall material. They are great for locating the studs you will need to anchor your TV wall mount bracket. Feel free to call for additional assistance: 800.315.0030--Crutchfield

[JamesBondHero]

You guys are creepy. Just try to be natural... or were you natural?

[hugeelmofan]

my wall is all plywood and dry wall if we put it will it be ok

[crutchfieldtv]

@hugeelmofan Most TV mounting brackets are designed to be anchored to conventional wooden wall studs. If the bracket can be anchored to your wall to support the weight of the TV and the bracket, you should be fine. Feel free to call for additional assistance: 800.315.0030--Crutchfield

[Daveyantm]

Thanks!!!

[sabdul21]

Which brand+model studfinder did you use? Which one do you recommend? Thanks.

[crutchfieldtv]

@sabdul21 Please accept my apologies for the delayed response. We do not carry any stud finders so there is no one product that we recommend. I would find a quality product with good customer reviews from a retailer that offers them. HTH!--Crutchfield

[rachelallencamus]

this was a well-made video, but I don't think it's realistic for most people who are going to be googling "how to mount a TV to the wall" and come upon your video (which is how I got here).

seriously - hiring a licensed electrician? finding guys who've put up hundreds of TV's before? cutting holes in my wall? I just want to mount my TV, for chrissakes.

but I do think I have the general idea (stud finder, level, 2nd person to help), so thanks for that. off to find a true DIY video.

[Salliino]

I was hypnotized at the beginning !

[leaftix1]

are you guys inbred?

[RatRaceTV]

IM FUCKIN ROBERT TRUJILLO I CAN DO THIS SHIT WITH ONE HAND \M/

[pmelly3976]

How to wall mount a TV the CRUTCHFIELD way...

1. Enlist the help of trained TV installers,

2. Make a video about how they did it,

3. Give advice on how to do it based on what you saw !!!!

Craptacular.

[tvMiracleMount]

Have you guys seen the TV Miracle Mount?

[Adipatus]

Subbed you, please sub me back.

[dagvc1]

You need to try using the SNAPTOGGLE Toggle Bolts. I bought these from Lowes to hang my tv. They are so easy to install, and by far the strongest anchors I've used. I anchored directly into the steel studs on one side, and into the normal drywall on the other. Awesome!

[Sunzofmann]

In other words SETTIN up your TV will COST A FORTUNE ....all Im hearing is BUYING extra tools and paying electricians ......

[aaron22789]

@Sunzofmann 

[AndHabb]

Wall mounting starts at 2:15

[bitchyourgag]

nevamind about trynah do it myself buhahaa fuck sakes

[breakdance1441]

Im a stud.

[wbstevee]

hey my stud founder found me so it must work great!

[manupee]

that woman is one ugly slut

[MAKAVELLI228]

Try counting how many times that chick blinks her eyes!

[TerminalCriticism]

35 people's TV's fell off the wall.........and they didn't purchase insurance

[gill1781]

hey i was wondering if i could mount my tv with just one stud in the middle and the rest of the wall being plywood and drywall? would it be okay and very sturdy?

[crutchfieldtv]

@gill1781

It's of course recommended to drill and mount into two wall studs, but if your drywall is plywood backed (unusual) then one stud plus plywood would probably be fine.

I would recommend you check with a professional installer to be sure.

Thanks

CrutchfieldTV

[LTF85199]

What is wrong with running the power-cord inside the wall?

[crutchfieldtv]

@LTF85199

Power cords that come with electronics are not rated to go in wall. They carry lots of power, that could start a fire if the cable's insulation failed for whatever reason.

It's best to run a power receptacle to behind the TV so this isn't an issue. That's why we recommend an electrician or professional TV installer take care of that part.

Hope that helps explain.

CrutchfieldTV

[LTF85199]

@crutchfieldtv I understand you concerns but I think you are being a bit overcautious, maybe you are guarding yourself from a potential lawsuit? Most popular TV brands design their power chord for a safety factor of at-least 2, that means a typical 50 inch LCD TV using 3 amps will have a chord rated for 6+ amps. There are no extreme conditions inside the walls. Along with the use of a surge protector there is not any reasonable risk, Am I still wrong?

[crutchfieldtv]

@LTF85199

It is true, a lawyer may have advised us it's not a good idea to recommend people run their non in-wall rated TV power cables in the wall.

CrutchfieldTV

[timpoiu]

@LTF85199 the insulation on the power cord is usually way too thin. Too thin to safely protect from being eaten thru by mice or rats or other vermin. A dead vermin rotting inside your wall will be expensive to remove. also there is the risk of starting a fire inside the wall. Have a look at how thick house wiring is.

[LTF85199]

@timpoiu really, do mice actually wander between the vertical sections of the wall.? I have heard of some rare cases of this chew problem but how common is problem..? No that does make me a little worried

[appapo3]

@timpoiu They should sell a channel to run all cables and power with the wall mount kit but they don't.

[alphaman1101]

why do i find my self strangley attracted to her...

[kittenparade]

Get rid of that high pitch ringing.

[27131king]

please answer how can you hide wires if install it high?

[crutchfieldtv]

@27131king

Good question. The cleanest way to hide the wires with the TV mounted high is to put them in the wall. Consult a professional if you are unsure about how to run wires through walls. But there's an easier solution. On wall wire management systems that hide wires behind decorative panels that run up to the back of your TV.

If you go to the Crutchfield website and search for "cable management" you'll see what i am talking about.

Hope that helps,

CrutchfieldTV,

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[skaryskate87]

you know its easy theres a woman doing the job

[dreemaze]

Very informative and professional. Thank you!

[perfectchronic]

id rather buy a shitload of snapple drinks for the answer than get it from you, hurry up with the demonstration, damn!

[nightmarejohnny34]

3:24 her eyes closed, she praying to god...LOL

[Jackup460]

Too much blinking.

[monkeydashley]

*stares at the clouds and lapses into a hypnotic state*

[PosholNahooy]

What do I do if I live in a condo complex that used metal studs behind the drywall? Do I get toggle bolts, as I don't trust 1/2" drywall by itself to hold up a 60lb Plasma TV.

[crutchfieldtv]

@PosholNahooy

You can screw things into metal studs, you'll want to use different screws than you would if your walls had wooden studs, but it can still be done, it'll be way more secure than toggle bolts in dry-wall.

If you have any doubts about getting it mounted securely, please check with a professional installer.

Thanks,

CrutchfieldTV

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[dagvc1]

@PosholNahooy

Try the SNAPTOGGLE Toggle Bolts. These are easier and faster to install than spring toggle bolts.

[OwnageEP]

@PosholNahooy

Use a high thickness high thread count screw. It'll hold.

[dagvc1]

Use the SNAPTOGGLE Toggle Bolt when you can't find a wood stud. These anchors are amazing!

[LosTutosDeFelix]

That tv in the start isnt it about 55"?

[Domowoi2]

This is like impossible here in europe because we use brick walls. You cant just cut out a square and put this thing in.....

[crutchfieldtv]

@Domowoi2

Good call man. It's actually the same for brick walls here in the states. It's still possible to mount a TV to masonry, but we recommend getting a professional mount it so as to ensure the TV doesn't come crashing down.

Thanks for watching,

CrutchfieldTV

[lilzad0]

lol screw all this the way i did it was located where i wanted the wall mount on the wall drilled the holes in the wall put up wall mount and then put up tv and dne it as a 1 man job as well simple

[kenyon311]

What about the horizontal studs that are running in the middle of the wall? How do i get through those if my power outlet is near the floor and to the right or left??

[crutchfieldtv]

@kenyon311

You'll need to cut a hole in the wall, or come down thru the attic with a long drill bit. Yes, they do make them long enough to do that. Ask the guys at Home Depot to show you all the cool drill bits they have.

Please work with a licensed electrician if you are attempting to run power for your TV thru the wall.

Hope that helps,

CrutchfieldTV

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[GrandpaTroll]

Very informative, we got a 60 inch and the bracket that allows tilting, while the one that allowed a more full motion looked great, didnt see where it was allowed for a 60 inch and really, would never have felt comfortable. We just spent over 40 K doing our 2 car garage makeover to a den/play area so looking forward to this!

Thanks Crutchfield for this video!

[preludeguy22]

nice job. i use to install ceiling fans a few year ago so im gonna try this myself tonight. i just got a 65" panasonic plasma tv. i got the full motion wall mount that comes off the wall 24". My building is really old. the walls are made of horse hair and plaster. there seem nice and solid so this job should be cake. thanks for the information!

[crutchfieldtv]

@preludeguy22

This probably goes without saying, but, I thought it important enough to mention; make absolutely sure you get that wall mount secured to the wooden supports inside the walls. Plaster and horsehair will hold paint, but it won't hold a TV, much less a humongous TV, 24 inches from the wall.

Assuming you get the bracket securely mounted into wood, your plan sounds solid, go for it!

CrutchfieldTV

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[gabsho]

these people are boring!

[x3rs3s]

Girl - you look damn nervous...

[visionfoxtrot]

hi,can you mount a lcd on wood ?

[crutchfieldtv]

@visionfoxtrot

Yes, indeed you can. Of course the wood must be in the form of a sturdy well put together wall. Hope that helps.

Thanks for watching,

CrutchfieldTV

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[mindfrek2415]

y would light affect wall mounting

[crutchfieldtv]

@mindfrek2415

The position of your TV on the wall in relation to your windows can result in sunshine/glare on your screen. You can fix this with a tilting and/or swiveling wall mount, or adjusting the position of your mount on the wall.

Hope that helps,

CrutchfieldTV

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[Darkman4561]

I want to get my tv wall mounted, i bought a stud finder to find the right spot, buh it says that there is wiring (AC) behind the wall.. Is there any way that i could get the tv mounted at that place? any thoughts and advice is appriciated!

Thanks in Advance

[crutchfieldtv]

@Darkman4561

It sounds like you have a decent stud finder, bravo. Use it to find the center of that stud with the AC wiring, and be very careful when you drill.

If that spot is going to be behind your TV, you may also want to cut a small hole into your wall to get a visual on what's inside your wall.

A good place to install an AC outlet is right behind the TV, so this is a good thing that you already have AC wiring in that spot.

CrutchfieldTV

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[crutchfieldtv]

@Darkman4561

You should also consult with a professional electrician on running the A/C wires for the power connection.

Please call us if you have any questions.

CrutchfieldTV,

800 315 0030

[Rookerman32]

@crutchfieldtv The problem with hanging a tv on a wall is even if you find a stud, the stud probably won't be on the center of a wall you're trying to hang your tv on, which is the idea placement.

[crutchfieldtv]

@Rookerman32

Most wall mount brackets have many holes in which to screw it into the wall, so if the studs aren't exactly where you want it, you can move the bracket left or right to get it perfect.

Hope that helps,

CrutchfieldTV

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[Rookerman32]

@crutchfieldtv If one of the wall studs isn't in the idea location (center of wall), then wouldn't it be impossible to move the tv mount bracket left or right for perfection?

[crutchfieldtv]

@Rookerman32

Most walls have studs every 16 inches, and the back plate of the wall mount bracket will be much wider than 16". You should be able to get the back plate to screw into two vertical studs, even though it may be slightly off center. Then, the TV does not have to be mounted dead center on the bracket either. Check out the vid again at 2:19 you can see the holes in the bracket, then you can see the hooks on the back of the TV. The visual might help you understand.

CrutchfieldTV

[Rookerman32]

@Rookerman32 So are there a stud in the center of each wall in a home?

[Rookerman32]

@Rookerman32 So is there a stud in the center of each wall in a home?

[quoshon100]

is it ok to mount a tv to a single wide tallier

[crutchfieldtv]

@quoshon100

Assuming the walls in your trailer have metal or wood studs, and you can anchor the mounting bracket to those studs in the wall, then yes, you can.

Thanks for watching,

CrutchfieldTV

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[diecastbeatdown]

i want to punch that guy when he waves the remote near the screen like that.

[cazooooooo]

I'm mounting my 46" sharp, its only about 50 lbs, and in my condo I have metal studs. I plan on using 4 toggler hollow anchors ( rated 238 lbs each) which i plan on having them anchored on the metal studs, and also adding 4 toggler hollow anchors rated 159 lbs. It seems like i'm trying to hang a cow, but i want to make sure my tv does not fall. I know wood studs are better but with all these anchors would it be safe for my 46"....please respond !!!

[crutchfieldtv]

@cazooooooo

If you get those toggler hollow anchors into those studs, you should be just fine.

Hope that helps,

CrutchfieldTV

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[mikejw721]

i want to mount my tv on the wall, but i'm scared that the wall i want to mount it on will be too unstable, it's the type of walls that are actually inside your house rather than a brick wall.

[crutchfieldtv]

@mikejw721

Unless your interior wall was not put in correctly, you should be able to mount the wall bracket to the wall studs (the two-by-fours inside the wall) and be just fine. Get a good stud finder to make sure.

Hope that helps,

CrutchfieldTV

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[NOOBEPICASSO]

somebody give that girl a redbull, i feel like she can fall asleep any minute now

[kim20062007]

I will try d.i.y, then leave some matresses and bean-bags under the tv for a few weeks just in case!

[devilshitter]

I love you Amanda

[ItsChocolateChip]

shitty audio

[Jason59012003]

I think the whole point of nounting a TV to the wall is to eliminate the stand. Why hang the TV if you still need the stand? Can't someone shelf the components out of sight in a closet or something? I've seen these new remotes that don't have to be pointed right at the deck for a response. How do those work?

[crutchfieldtv]

@Jason59012003

Those remotes work using radio frequency (RF) which can travel thru walls, and don't need line of sight. Most remotes are Infrared (IR) and need to be able to "see" the unit they are controlling.

There are also RF extenders for IR remotes, so you can hide just about any of your equipment in the closes for a nice clean look if you want. Very cool.

CrutchfieldTV

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[enilyksnor]

@Jason59012003

hi jason, you will need an Infra Red repeater kit for extending your IR commands to remote equipment hub.

[germanpride20]

hmm my walls are made of brick so...

[enilyksnor]

@germanpride20

so.... get the hammer drill out cowboy!

[krisachar]

Nice useful video...

[Karllynch89]

this is so fuckin cheesy rofl

something you would see on a crappy shopping channel

10/10 for been lame

[RollyU]

if you watch this with the close captions, it is soooooooooooo hilarious!!!!!

[FunStash]

What the hell is a stud, is it a nail is it wood is it a metal beam is it hollow what the hell is it nobody explains just exactly what the hell a stud is like we're all stud professionals.

[CardiffGiant]

a stud is typically wood unless it's in a basement or commercial building (where metal studs are sometimes used). It's the wood framing that runs usually every 16" that your wall surface material is attached to (most cases drywall). In a drywall room, the screws that attach the wallboard in place are screwed into the stud. Google it there's plenty of diagrams out there online.

[cheyiennerascal]

Amanda marry me!!!

[Dw9033]

blah blah blah blah...MOUNT IT ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brownycrevice]

Just get on with how to mount the damn tv to the wall!!!!

[analboi]

@icedout hahahhaahahahahahahahaha spot on ol chap spot on!

[sickfox]

@icedout24x

hahahahaha.... i agree 110%

[MrHappyfood]

agree with the comment below.....

[doriarty]

There's too much talking goin' on. Next time, make it brief and go directly to the action.

[agc3168]

Thanks! This video has given me the confidence to mount my flat panel TV.

[benicus18]

ive got a 32 inch lg the lg3000 model, and i am going to buy an avf nxl501 wall mount. I want to mount my tv on the wall flat, but with tilt because it will be going at the end of my bed so its perfect when im laying down. but i need to know if this will fit my tv?

[XxwlmXX]

i agree with the comment below

[koz303303]

I think he ment he's 32 or 46 and mount a 13" by himself

[zeniboy]

The gal needs to speak up alot more. She sounded like she just woke up.

[wavepsychic]

Yeah this looks hard to do. I can't even get past step #1.

[McGorillaProduction]

i'm 13 years old and i mounted a 32 in flat screen by my self

[RacistNotToLikeObama]

Your a big boy now aren't you.

[dublecc24]

well im 13 and mounted a 46 inch flat scrreen sony

[skylinevspec000]

im 46 and mounted a 13 flat screen :P

[dublecc24]

lol

[thearrah]

gold. LOL

[DaMatta11]

i'm sure you already play with yourself too.

[christopherledwards]

Great job!

[afglbc7]

Awesome video, thanks.....

[crutchfieldtv]

Hello Ace,

If you purchased your stand from Crutchfield, call Tech Support at the number on your invoice. This is one of the great services you get when you buy from us.

If you cant find your invoice, try our Customer Support Specialists at 1-800-955-9091. They are good at finding order numbers. They can transfer you to Tech.

If you purchased elsewhere, they should be able to help you.

Hope that helps,

CrutchfieldTV

[Aceinthehole7269]

i bought a tv stand which you can mount the tv onto but there is a problem the holes in the tv where you screw the tv onto r to close together the brackets holes cant line up with the tv holes please help

[crutchfieldtv]

Hello Maelynn,

We have an online guide to wall mounting your TV. You can find it on Crutchfield.

From that guide:

Brick, solid concrete, and concrete block mounting — Not all brackets are mountable on concrete or brick, and only some will include the appropriate hardware. You may need to order additional materials from the manufacturer or purchase some supplies from your local hardware store, such as concrete wall anchors. Be sure to follow the instructions in the owner's manual.

[Maelynn71]

Thank you very much for your reply.

From your guide I was able to get the bits I needed and we now have our Flatscreen on the wall. It makes a very nice feature in our front room. Thank you very much.

[Maelynn71]

I live in the UK and the interior walls do not have studs. It's an old house. How would recommend mounting a t.v without the use of wall studs?

[Silvoleon]

what a creepy guy... he just looks at the girl

[mike7743]

Thanks, Crutchfield is great.

[Sabei0990]

Very nice.

[mylesshady]

I don't think putting the wires into the TV after you installed the TV on the wall is ideal. connect the wires to the TV first otherwise for most flat wall mounts and TV including the XBR you will not get them connected.

[Gjkeane]

Yes I agree.

[kitengir]

where and about how much is that stud finder used in the video??

[crutchfieldtv]

Hi kitengir,

You'll be able to find a stud finder at most hardware stores, such as Home Depot, lowes, etc, etc.

According to the Home Depot website, they have about 7 models ranging in price from $5 to $50.

Hope that helps, and thanks for watching.

Crutchfieldtv

[kitengir]

thanx for the response I know where to find a stud finder but my exact question was what model is the one used in the video and if possible a price estimate

[crutchfieldtv]

Hi Kitengir,

I apologize for missing the mark on your question. I spoke with our installers from the video, and they told me the stud finder they use is the Zircon multiscanner. It was purchased at Lowes, the cost of this item is $49.99.

Hope that helps.

CrutchfieldTV

Thanks

[JakeyJ20]

The girls voice is annoying, why does she keep toning down, it is really unrealistic and it feels like shes talking at me, not to me... I dislike the video :/ it wasn't very useful, each process wasn't indepth enough.

[freebiemadguy123]

meh, i would.

[arkindomino]

lol

[ericd124]

I live in a apartment and i dont know if the walls are secure. But the t.v. that i want to put on the wall is only 26" . Would i need a drill for that ? or what ?

[crutchfieldtv]

Hi Mid918,

Mounting a TV wall mount into a brick and mortar wall or fireplace can be tricky, and should probably be done by a professional if you are uncomfortable tackling that yourself.

An Advisor at Crutchfield can help, (888) 955-6000.

[mid918]

im scared it might fall off my wall or damage the bricks and crack or something.

[IanWilcox]

Looking good!

[crutchfieldtv]

Hi AnthoFlex

Mounting a TV to the studs in the wall should be fine, but you know your walls better than anyone, and if you don't trust the wall, don't hang your TV on it.

Instead you might consider the Bell'O FP-4850HG Universal flat-panel TV floor stand.

You mount the flat panel TV to the stand, which also has some shelves for your surround sound receiver, Blu Ray player, cable box, etc.

The pictures of it on Crutchfield show you how it'll look with a TV mounted. Very nice

[AnthoFlex]

I've had plans for putting my 47" LCD TV on my wall. The main problems were:

1. Wall mounts were very expensive

2. I'm not really trusting my wall too much to do it. It's not drywall, its very old school apartment building plaster and wood, with the beam every 16 inches.

Everyone tells me to drill the mount into the beams, but I really REALLY don't trust this wall.

I may end up buying plywood stretching it across 3 or 4 beams and drilling the mount into that.

Good video

[seahock]

Thanks, this is actually one of the few helpful videos on YouTube.

[jerrymdal]

Thanks for the help. It was nice to watch a video that didn't seem like a sales pitch. Just normal people.

[crutchfieldtv]

Hey tini77,

"J"s TV is a 46" Sony XBR4, and he loves it.

crutchfieldtv

[tini77]

thanks for ur help....whats the size of that Sony LCD ( in ur video ) ???

[lennybrickz1]

for the BESTBUY INSTALLER IN YOU LOL....

[radioelvis]

Thanks for posting this. It was kinda of helpful althought I'm trying to take one down and can't figure out how to get it off t wall. But it gave me some clue. Oh and the girl is cute and I would definitely date her! Is this Canadian? They sound Canadian.

[Motokid194]

Kind Of Chessy tho..Work on Your Excitement

[Motokid194]

Thanks that helped alot!