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Wall Mounting Your Plasma Flat Screen TV
So, you got a brand new, flat screen Plasma or LCD television. Congratulations. You've probably got a perfect wall decided on to mount it in your master bedroom that will quickly become your oasis. There is only one question remaining - How to wall mount your flat screen TV?
The very first thing you need to consider is whether you're going to hire a pro or do it on your own. If you are unclear about any of the following information, be safe and hire somebody to mount the TV. If, however you would like to get your hands a little dirty and possibly make at least a few mistakes or miscalculations to give yourself a sense of accomplishment, then by all means, read on.
After you've designated a few hours to get this job done and selected the wall, it is important to figure out if the wall is an exterior or interior wall. While not the case all the time, walls on the interior are usually less trouble than walls on the exterior.
Of course, we know you've already made sure that your Plasma flat screen TV can actually be mounted on the wall, right? In the event you haven't done this yet, you shouldn't stress out. You should know that while a lot flat screen TVs that are now on the market are mountable, there are several early models that weren't. Make sure you check the box. Do you see “VESA Compatible” or some modification of that? If it's there, then you are in luck, and you are able to continue. And, because you have done a little homework and picked the correct wall mount bracket for the display, we can get right to the fun part - the tools. If you have the basic tools in your house, including a screw driver, tape measure, and a drill, you are good to go. It will also help you if you have a stud finder to be sure you don't wind up mounting your flat screen in only drywall.
Once you've got an idea about where you want the flat screen, look for a wall stud and make placement alterations. do not forget to make certain you are by an electrical outlet or You'll have a useless TV screen on your wall. Now, you can attach the wall brackets to the back of the television screen. You need to do this prior to putting the TV bracket on the wall so that you know if any alterations must be made to the ultimate mount placement.
When adjustments are made, make a mark where the anchor bolts need to be installed and drill the holes, as they're often difficult to start. You should also cut out a space for cabling at the time you put in the anchors and then you'll be able to run the cables. Make sure that the mount is lined up and sink the anchors. Once the wall mount and TV brackets are secured, ask a buddy for help to lift the television on to the wall. You really should not attempt to do this yourself as the TVs can be heavy and cumbersome when being lifted by one person.
Now for the best part - kick back with a cold drink and watch your favorite show on your brand new wall mounted flat screen LCD or Plasma TV.
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