Audio/Video Installation : How to Mount a Flat-Screen TV on the Wall

A flat-screen TV can be mounted to a wall with either a swivel mount or a straight flat mount, both of which usually have four screws and bolts on the back of the TV. Find out how to install a TV onto a wall, and how to install the safety bar with help from the owner of a custom audio/video installation company in this free video on mounting a flat-screen TV.

Expert: Rob Blue
Bio: Rob Blue is the owner of a custom audio/video installation company.
Filmmaker: Bradley Tammen

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• audio/video
• installation
• A/V
• soundproofing
• speaker
• wire
• flat
• screen
• TV
• mounting
• TVs
• running
• audiovisual

[joann23456]

I don't trust a stud finder, especially with plaster and lathe walls like mine. I'd use a skinny bit on a drill, but I'd definitely go through the wall to make sure I had the studs.

[inlovewithoutdoors]

@johndcoy I think he explained why he made three hole in the wall. It was to make sure there where no wires/pipes is the wall before putting 4" lag bolts into something other than wood. Duh

[mexicospimp88]

wheres the cord to the tv?

[MegaPjesnik]

@cazooooooo depends on what gauge metal studs are. Best way is to hire professional if u can and stay safe. wish u best

[inlovewithoutdoors]

I know that this guy has done systems for Very high end clients including A-list movie stars, International Royalty, Retired Top military brass, oil executives, and ceo's of top internet companies. I know this because I've worked with him. He's amazing. Don't let this cheesy video that hm and a buddy put together in the basement of his friends house for laughs over a few beers be any example of the work he does. He doesn't advertise at all....he doesn't need to.

[alimuztoba]

No one should follow this instruction

[chyrd]

@PokeMonFan11100 Ok you are right... he would be able to work for best buy... but certainly no high end home theater establishment.

No one, but no one slams their screwdriver into a wall several times looking for a stud

[PokeMonFan11100]

@chyrd, hell yah he would; what makes you think he won't?

[chyrd]

this guy wouldn't last a day in the real world.

[billysfender]

whats that on the step/// lol

[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 !!!