How to fix a TV on a problem wall. Attaching parts to the TV

With the advent of new flat-screen TVs, it has become irrelevant to buy furniture for them. Now all this can be solved with the help of a bracket and installing the TV on the wall, which allows you to save space in the apartment and complement the interior.

How to hang a TV on a wall with a bracket?

The first thing after buying a new TV is to unwrap it. You will see four holes there, onto which we will screw the bracket.

1. Before choosing a bracket, measure the width and height between the holes using a tape measure (ruler).

2 .Bracket selection. Today, the choice of brackets is very large, ranging from those on which it simply hangs, to those on which it rotates in all planes.

3 We chose a bracket that had a square side that would be attached to the wall and four holes. Also pay attention to the weight that it can withstand (indicated on the packaging). You can’t pay much attention to the diagonal, since, for example, a 28” TV weighs only about 4.5 kg, and the brackets can support up to 15 kg. It is also important that the bracket itself does not cover the holes where the cables themselves are connected to the TV.

To hang the TV on plasterboard wall, you need to use Moli dowels.

4. We have a brick wall, and the kit that comes with the bracket is completely suitable for us.

5. We screw one side of the bracket to the TV (it happens that the bolts are small, and you need to put washers under them).

6. We try on the TV with the bracket against the wall and use a pencil to mark where we will drill the holes. Everyone has a question: at what height to hang the TV? The height of the bottom edge of the TV from the floor should not be higher than 120 cm if you watch it while sitting.

7. We begin to drill according to the holes marked in pencil. If the wall is brick, the drill or hammer drill should be set to impact mode.

8. After we have made the holes, we hammer the dowels in with a hammer at the level of the wall so that they do not protrude.

One option for placing flat-screen TVs is to mount them on the wall. This solution allows you to save space, while everything looks stylish and modern. But factory-made brackets, despite their great functionality, have one drawback - they are overpriced. Since the design of the bracket is simple, you can make it yourself from any available materials. Let's take a closer look at how to do this.

Basic requirements for mounting a TV

Most manufactured TVs use VESA mounting. Based on typical hole distances (in millimeters), various mounting modules are available. Typically these are four mounting points located on the rear panel. The "quadruple" VESA scheme is made in the form of a square or a slightly elongated rectangle. The mounting points may already have standard mounting bolts installed. If they are not there, then they are in a separate package or with other components.

You cannot mount the TV, which is especially important for expensive branded models, using non-standard fasteners. Therefore, the bolt heads are often designed for special tools, and the holes are filled soft plastic. In such cases, installation of the product on a factory-made bracket must be done by a certified technician. Without his mark in the warranty card about the work done, all warranty obligations are canceled!

When installing standard brackets on main walls, it is recommended to choose steel dowels, or at least propylene. For walls made of foam block, cinder block - only propylene. Self-tapping screws with a diameter of 4 mm or more or the same as the first digit of the screen diagonal size (in inches). Drilling the self-tapping screw into load-bearing wall without finishing thickness should be:

• for concrete walls - 10 mm plus the diagonal size in centimeters;
• For brick walls– 30 mm plus diagonal size;
• for walls made of foam block - 50 mm plus the diagonal size.

The requirements listed above do not apply to gypsum plasterboard walls, since they do not have good load-bearing capacity. If the sheets fit tightly to the main wall, then installation is carried out directly on the wall. Then holes of the corresponding diameter are drilled in the sheet to match the diameter of the dowel head. And placing a spacer made of a steel rod on the dowels, using a 6-sided socket wrench and tapping them with a hammer, push them down until they are seated.

If plasterboard sheets are fixed to the frame and the thickness of the skin is less than 12 mm, then you will have to look for another place or install the TV on a cabinet. The only one possible variant– if the location of the frame is known, which can be used to attach the bracket.

Fixed Wall Bracket Designs

One of the most common designs is a fixed bracket. The mounting system is very simple, but it cannot be tilted or the screen rotated. A fixed TV bracket on the wall is easy to attach and can be made from any components that are affordable or easy to find.

Consider the option of making a mount from wood. Basic materials:

• two wooden planks;
• self-tapping screws with a ring;
• hooks and plastic dowels.

We take two planks of hardwood, they have best quality. The length of the slats should exceed the length of the back wall of the flat-screen TV housing by 10–15 centimeters. To ensure that the screen is tilted at a slight angle, we take the upper bar somewhat thicker than the lower one. We screw two self-tapping screws with a ring to the top edge of each of the planks.

Using bolts that we screw into special holes, we fix the strips on back wall TV. One bar at the top and one at the bottom. We measure the horizontal and vertical distances between the rings and transfer them to the wall. We get the attachment points. We drill holes in them, install dowels with hooks and hang the product on them.

This wall mount is easy to make and very reliable. Suitable for models with screen diagonals greater than 26 inches.

Let's consider another simple option for manufacturing a fixed wall bracket. We will install a small diagonal product on aluminum corners and a bicycle spoke. You can also use steel corners, but since the load on the fastening is insignificant, and steel is difficult to process, aluminum is preferable.

Basic materials:

• four aluminum corners;
• one bicycle spoke 2 mm thick;
• bolts, screws, plastic dowels.

We select the installation location of the flat TV, the size of the dowels and holes individually, taking into account its size. We fasten two corners with two holes drilled on each to the back cover with bolts. The other two are on the wall with screws. To do this, we apply them to the wall and mark the holes for the dowels on the wall with a pencil. Fastening is best done using plastic dowels. To connect the corners to each other, we drill one hole in the upper side of each of them.

It is desirable that one pair goes inside the other, so the distance between the corners fixed on the wall is made smaller by a couple of millimeters than the distance between the corners on the TV. Having attached them in place, we attach the TV to the wall. We line up the holes drilled in the upper side plane of each corner and thread a bicycle spoke through them.

The knitting needle holds the product in a vertical plane, and the corners inserted into each other prevent its involuntary displacement in the horizontal plane. If the TV needs to be removed from the wall, then we remove the spoke and the connection is released.

Despite its small diameter, the heat-treated bicycle spoke can easily support the weight of smaller models. But for heavier ones, larger diameter studs are needed!

Swivel structures – greater freedom of action

Rotating designs provide greater freedom of action: turning the screen in the desired direction, bringing it closer. Some types of structures regulate vertical angle tilting the screen, which is necessary when the product is suspended high. Therefore, the swivel wall TV bracket allows for convenient viewing from anywhere in the room.

Basic materials:

• two metal plates;
• a piece of pipe, square profile;
• connecting bolts, screws, dowels.

To make an inclined bracket, we take two metal plates. The larger the diagonal size of the TV and the greater its weight, the larger the plate size you need to take. For small models, we take two 20x20 cm plates, several millimeters thick. We will mount one to the wall, and the other on the back panel. We install two metal corners on each plate.

To ensure that the mount has sufficient freedom of movement in any direction, we install a piece of pipe between the corners. But it is better to use a 2x2 cm square profile, since it will be more convenient to secure it and align it in a plane.

We place a piece of pipe between two corners and connect them together with a long bolt. Then we screw it to the plate. The pipe (profile) must rotate freely and not touch the plate with its end.

We fix the corners to the plate installed on the wall parallel to the floor. This will allow you to change the angle of rotation of the TV to the right or left. And we set the corners on the plate installed on the rear panel perpendicular to the floor. This will allow you to adjust the angle of inclination.

To increase the mobility of the system, instead of one piece of pipe, it is better to use two pieces connected to each other with a long bolt. This will allow you to move the screen closer or further away, and adjust the distance from the wall.

Thus, we can make any type of bracket with our own hands. This does not require special knowledge, and material costs are minimal. By showing imagination, you can improve the design and make it more interesting and individual. Paint it in a color that goes well with the interior of the room. After finishing work, you can watch your favorite programs and series with great comfort!

Installing a TV on the wall is not difficult and takes little time. At the same time, this event requires little skill and knowledge, otherwise the device is unlikely to hang for a long time. Next we will look at step by step instructions about how to install a screen on a wall with your own hands, as well as those mistakes that you should never make.

Advantages and disadvantages of the wall-mounted option

IN modern world Manufacturers of plasma, LCD and LED screens are trying to reduce the size of their products as much as possible. This is due to the fact that compactness allows you to save free space to create more spacious interior. In addition, a flat screen can become the highlight of the interior, decorating a wall in both modern and retro style. In the photo you can see one of the options original design TV on the wall:

Another advantage of installing a TV on the wall is that equipment is less susceptible to mechanical damage if it is hung at a distance of at least half a meter from the floor.

As for the disadvantages, they may be as follows:

• a poorly secured bracket can cause the screen to fall to the floor, which will lead to complete failure;
• this installation option is more labor-intensive and is carried out with a partner (if the diagonal and weight are large enough);
• there are restrictions on placement: it is prohibited to install a TV above heating devices and on weak walls (for example, gypsum board, if the device weighs more than 35 kg).

However, the idea with wall placement is very popular and does not cause any problems if you follow the advice during installation work.

Detailed hanging instructions

To make the material more understandable for you, we provide step-by-step instructions for installing a TV on the wall with your own hands:

Select the placement height. To do this, you need to sit on the sofa (or chair) and select the most suitable viewing area. As a rule, in the kitchen, a wall-mounted TV is installed under the ceiling. This is due to the fact that when cooking food, attention is not paid so much to the picture, but music or a voice from the news is more important. As for the bedroom and living room, it is recommended to install the screen at a height of about one meter above the floor, which is optimal value for comfortable viewing.
We apply markings to the wall. You will need a simple pencil, building level and roulette. Based on the specified distance between the fasteners, we mark points on the wall, as shown in the photo. Be sure to check the horizontality of future holes, because... Even a slight misalignment can cause the screen to fall.

Using a drill, drill holes in the indicated places. To avoid contact with electrical wiring running under the finish, use. This device will also help you find the profile under the sheet of drywall (you need to drill into it when installing the TV on the wall).

We drive in the dowels and fix the brackets. If the wall is concrete, no problems will arise. You need to be extremely careful with drywall and if you doubt that the structure can withstand the equipment, it is better to refuse this installation option. You also need to attach the guides from the bracket to the corresponding holes on the TV.

When the installation of the TV bracket is completed, prepare the screen and carefully install it in the guides (or tighten it with bolts if this method of fastening is used).
Now all that remains is to properly connect the wall-mounted TV to the network and enjoy watching it. Please note that it is better to hide all wires in a plastic cable channel so as not to spoil the interior of the room. Also, so that the wires are not visible, move the sockets behind the screen. We talked about that after its installation in a separate article.

That's the whole technology for installing a TV on the wall with your own hands. At first glance, everything is simple, but there are still many nuances that need to be taken into account. We will talk about them further, but now we strongly recommend viewing the visual instructions:

Video tutorial on installing a TV on a concrete wall

An illustrative example of installation on wood paneling

To ensure that your equipment lasts a long time and never falls off the wall, we recommend that you consider the following tips for installing a wall-mounted TV:

1. When purchasing brackets (usually they are not included), be sure to check with the seller what diagonal and weight of the device they are designed for.
2. A fixed mount is much more reliable than a rotating mount, although it reduces viewing comfort.
3. If you decide to install the TV in a plaster niche (which is fashionable lately), consider the possibility of air circulation, otherwise the case will overheat, which will eventually cause serious damage.
4. A suspended screen can be secured with a homemade plasterboard stand. It won’t take much time to do it, but security will significantly increase.
5. Do not place the screen above a home fireplace or other types of heaters. The radiated heat will also negatively affect the performance and service life of the equipment.
6. First, you must hang the TV securely on the wall, and then connect all the wires. Please note that if the brackets are rotating, the length of the wires should be enough to rotate the screen in both directions (without tension).
7. The optimal distance from the screen to the viewing area should be from 3 to 4 diagonal sizes.

Today televisions, in their technical and external characteristics They have gone far from their predecessors with picture tubes and a voluminous rear part. Current video equipment is more like a panel, as it is called, by the way - it is quite wide, has minimal depth and frames. It is these design features modern TVs allow you to place equipment anywhere and anyhow - on the bedside table, in the living room set, even on the ceiling. However, the most common location option of this device is an ordinary wall. This article will discuss how to properly hang a TV.

Choosing a place for the TV

Since the wall-mounted TV panel in most cases is mounted on a fairly long term and subsequently rarely changes its location, choosing a corner to place it is quite difficult. Especially if the apartment has small in size and filled with furniture. Therefore, before placing it in a corner, you need to carefully consider the place where it will be located.

When choosing a location, you should be guided by the following factors:

Volume and dimensions of the television panel;

When is it planned (or how often is it carried out) to rearrange the furniture in the room where the TV will be located?

Quality and specifications the walls where we hang the TV (on drywall, for example, is not the most good option, but monolithic concrete wall ideal);

Narrow and cramped niches, as well as furniture standing closely, should be avoided (since the equipment will be constantly limited by walls located on four sides, there is a high probability of its premature failure as a result of overheating);

How much the TV will fit into the interior of the room, how it is subsequently planned to be decorated.

How to hang an LCD TV or plasma panel

Of course, you can hang a TV with the help of specialists. As a rule, such services can be ordered for an additional fee at the same store where the equipment was purchased. Professionals will help you decide at what height to hang the TV and in what way. However, this costs quite a lot of money, and the larger the panel, the higher the price for this service.

If you know how to handle measuring tools and a screwdriver, then you can easily cope with this procedure yourself, spending no more than two hours on the entire job. Once the location for the future location of the TV has been selected, you can proceed directly to the process of installing it.

TV specifications

Study carefully back panel TV. Pay attention to how many recesses there are for fasteners, as well as their location. The next point is the weight of the device itself and its dimensions. The heavier the panel, the more secure the fastening should be.

Mentally “try on” the TV on the wall and determine how convenient it will be to connect it to the network, antenna and additional equipment, and also hide the wires. At the same time, do not forget about ventilation holes- air access to them should be as open as possible. All of the above characteristics can be found in the passport for your equipment.

Mount selection

Your next step will be to select a mount or bracket that will hold the TV on the wall. In general, for each specific brand and model there is, or at least recommended by the manufacturer, a separate type of fastening. All of them are standardized, but the most popular is the category with the abbreviation VESA.

All fasteners come in several types:

1. Hard.
2. Inclined.
3. Turning.

Rigid fastening is a cantilever system, the elements of which will always be in the same strictly fixed position. Oblique and rotary types imply a movable system, that is, a bracket. Let's look at each type of fastening in more detail.

Rigid fastener

If the TV is mounted on a rigid mount, there will be a gap of several centimeters between the device and the wall. Since it will not be possible to adjust the tilt of the panel, you need to decide right away at what height to hang the TV, so that later viewing will not be interfered with by anyone. Sun rays, nor rearranging the furniture in the room. The main advantages of this type of fastening are its reliability and low cost.

Inclined brackets

This type of bracket can be installed a little higher than usual. The tilt angle of this system is quite acceptable (about 15 degrees, depending on the model of the bracket), so it will be comfortable to watch TV both while sitting on the sofa and lying on the floor. Regardless of what level you hang the TV, the distance between it and the wall will in any case be at least 10 centimeters.

Swivel brackets

Swivel brackets are the most functional of all of the above. They allow you to tilt, rotate and slide the panel in all directions. Since the entire system consists of moving elements, the swivel bracket should be selected from the most reliable materials possible. It should also support the panel's weight slightly more than the weight of your existing video device. The only disadvantage of such fasteners is the high price.

How high should you hang your TV?

The question of at what height to hang the TV is quite reasonable. Firstly, comfortable height It’s different for everyone, and secondly, it depends on the type of room where the panel will be located.

The most optimal position is to place the LCD TV or plasma panel at eye level. However, nothing prevents you from hanging it a little higher or a little lower - depending on how you are used to watching TV, the size of the room and the equipment itself.

So, a panel with a very impressive diagonal of big room It is recommended to hang it higher than usual, since the viewing angle narrows with distance. However, placing a TV too high will soon cause stiffness and pain in the neck and back.

If the room has furniture with low seats, or you prefer to watch TV while lying or sitting on the floor, lower it lower. In any case, try to figure it out different variants and place the video equipment in a way that is convenient for you.

At what distance should a TV be hung in the kitchen? If you want to hang a panel in the kitchen, place it above the middle level and as far away from the stove and cutting table as possible. In this room, the TV, as a rule, serves as a background, and they watch it there occasionally. In addition, a higher location will protect it from splashes and grease stains during cooking.

How to hang a TV in the bedroom? Since this is a place for physical and psychological rest and relaxation, you need to place the TV here with special comfort. How smaller bedroom, the more modest the panel dimensions should be.

The way you are used to watching TV in the bedroom will directly affect the height of its position. If your most common posture is a semi-sitting position, hang the TV opposite where you usually sit, at eye level. The panel is placed on the side of the bed if it is more convenient to watch your favorite films and shows while lying on your side. It is best to use inclined brackets.

IN large bedroom with a wide bed, the TV can be hung in the corner, slightly higher than usual. If you also use a multifunctional bracket, any inconvenience when viewing, regardless of your posture, will be unlikely.

To correctly determine at what height to hang the TV in the living room, there is one simple way. Sit in the place where you plan to look at the screen and close your eyes. After a few seconds, open them and look straight ahead. Notice the place where your gaze first went - this is where the middle of the television panel screen should be located.

How to hang a TV on a bracket?

No matter what type of bracket you choose, it will consist of two parts: the first one is installed on the wall, the second one is installed on the TV. The entire process of attaching the television panel occurs as follows:

1. The part intended for fastening to the device itself is screwed to the back of the case with screws included with the bracket.
2. Measure the distance between the edges of the TV and the mounts.
3. Mark the space on the wall for the second part of the bracket using the measurement information.
4. Using a drill, make holes in the wall where the second part will be attached and fasten it with screws.
5. The last step is to install the TV on the wall part and fix both parts of the bracket according to the instructions.

For greater safety and ease of installation of the TV on the wall, we recommend using the following expert advice:

To securely install the structure on the wall, use drill bits 1/8 inch smaller than the diameter of the mounting screws;

Do not hang TVs weighing more than 30 kilograms on plasterboard partitions and walls;

A panel weighing more than 20 kilograms and a width of more than 1.5 meters is easier to install in pairs;

Connect cables only after the TV is mounted on the wall;

When rotating the TV on an inclined or swivel bracket, the power cable should not be bent or stretched - otherwise it may break and, as a result, fire;

Before installing the TV, check exactly where the electrical wiring runs in the wall; this can be done using special equipment And technical plan apartments;

For each type of wall, use specially designed dowels;

Wires from the TV can be hidden in a groove or in a box.

A TV that can be hung on the wall solves many problems: with its help it is easy to hide cosmetic defects of the masked area, it saves significant space, and it looks completely different than on a stand on the bedside table. In addition, a panel on the wall can always be decorated with decor and create a special emphasis on its presence in the room, setting the tone for the entire room and bringing interesting design solutions to life.

Modern TVs are very thin, so they don’t need to be placed on bulky bedside tables. The most common option is to hang the TV on the wall. This solution has a lot of advantages, which is why it has become very popular.

Advantages and disadvantages of wall mounting

The development of technology has given us televisions of very small thickness, but with excellent image quality - plasma (RPTV), liquid crystal display (LCD) and optical light-emitting diodes (OLED). This made it possible not to place them on cabinets or other furniture, but to hang them directly on the wall. The advantages are obvious. The first is saving space. Secondly, you can hang the TV in the passage area and it will not interfere with traffic, which cannot be said even about a small bedside table. The third plus is when wall mounting There is less chance of bumping or otherwise damaging expensive equipment.

Mount the TV on the wall - good idea both from a design and safety point of view

There are also disadvantages. The first is that a more or less substantial-sized screen will have to be installed by two people. A weight of 30 kilograms or more is difficult to hold “in one hand.” Second, you need to choose a high-quality TV wall mount. The mass is considerable and will need to be held constantly, so the safety margin must be substantial. Third, it won’t be possible to hang it on all walls: bearing capacity plasterboard, gas or foam concrete is often not enough. Unless during construction you secured mortgages in the frame that can withstand heavy loads. There are special TV brackets for such cases, but they cost more, and not all people have them.

Where and at what height is it better to hang a TV on the wall?

First of all, you need to decide on the location and height of the screen on the wall. In the living room, the TV is usually placed in the seating area - opposite the sofa and armchairs. In this case, the height is determined depending on the design of the furniture. You need it to be comfortable to watch, and for this middle part The screen should be approximately at eye level. So the height of installation of the TV on the wall is determined experimentally, but on average it is 100-120 cm.

In the bedroom, the approach is the same, but you will mostly watch while lying down, so the height of the TV installation is slightly less - about a meter.

In the kitchen the approach is completely different. There is rarely time to pay attention to the picture, and there is not much space. That’s why the TV in the kitchen is usually hung closer to the ceiling and brackets are sometimes chosen ceiling type, not wall-mounted. This approach has one more advantage - high-mounted equipment is safer.

As for the placement of the screen relative to the audience, the optimal distance is determined for plasma screens - this is 3-4 diagonals of the TV. With this arrangement it will be comfortable to look at (with normal vision). For all other types of screen, select the distance that is convenient, but the minimum distances are given in the table. Closer better furniture If you don’t have it, it will be completely uncomfortable.

When choosing a location for the TV on the wall, it is worth considering that for normal operation it must be well ventilated. Therefore, installation in a niche is very undesirable, although this is the latest trend in design - to make a niche out of and hang a TV in it. As a last resort, this installation method is acceptable, but the dimensions of the niche should be significantly larger. more sizes TV - so that the air more or less circulates and cools the back surface. But even in this case, the TV can quickly fail - overheating has a bad effect on performance.

Bracket selection

To hang the TV on the wall, you need to select brackets. First of all, look at back cover apparatus. There should be four holes for installing mounting plates. You need to measure the distances between them and the post when choosing a bracket, focus on them.

There are brackets in which all four fasteners are fixed, and there are more universal ones in which the horizontal distance varies.

The most common TV brackets are regular ones. Few cases require the ability to rotate the screen, mainly only in the kitchen. Therefore, there is no point in overpaying for unnecessary options.

In addition, the TV bracket must be selected according to weight and diagonal. This is one of the most important criteria The safety of your equipment depends on it.

Installation procedure

After you have chosen a place to install the TV and a bracket, mark the mounting location on the wall. Before further work, check that there are no communications in the wall - there are no wiring, pipes, etc. This can be done using . If everything is fine and no wires are found, apply the bracket plate to the wall and make marks for each hole. At the same time, make sure that the marks are strictly horizontal. The slightest misalignment can cause the screen to fall.

Using the marks made, holes are drilled into which dowels are inserted, then the mounting plate is installed and secured with bolts.

Let's start attaching the counter plate. A counter plate is installed on the back wall of the TV. It attaches to the holes on the back panel. They usually have fasteners installed, we unscrew them and use them during installation. If there is no fastener, select it according to the size of the holes.

Having secured the counter panel, we hang the TV on the wall. As we have already said, it is more convenient to do this together - you need to get into the groove. To make this easier, practice without a screen before editing.

Only by hanging the TV on the wall can you deal with the wires. You can connect it to a standard outlet, but the wires should not be strained, even when turned to the maximum angle. It is important. That's all, now you know how to hang a TV on the wall with your own hands.

Homemade TV brackets

In order to hang a TV on the wall, it is not necessary to buy special brackets, the simplest of which cost quite a bit. decent money. It is quite possible to make the mount yourself and for ridiculous money. For example, for stationary installation - just on the wall, without the ability to change the angle of inclination - you can get by mounting angles with holes and bolts suitable size with washers and nut. All this is in any hardware store. You will need six corners - two for the wall and four for the screen, as well as two bolts. We attach the corners on the back wall of the TV in the required places.

We measure the distance between the top ones and attach two to the wall. On those on the wall, attach the bolts with the rod up, installing a washer under the nut. Then we put the TV on these pins. Due to them, it holds, and the lower plates on the screen simply rest against the wall, fixing it in a certain position.

A good idea and very budget friendly. You can add that you can fix the bolts on the screen, only with the pins down. The effect will be the same.

The second option is to use sliding supports to secure the rafters. They are detachable, as in the photo below. The plate bent in the shape of the letter “L” must be straightened, a hole for fasteners must be drilled in the upper part, then attached to the back wall of the TV.

The response plates are mounted on the wall. It’s possible - on timber. Then the screen will be tilted down at a certain angle (like the author of this method). And if the beam is made with a bevel in one of the directions, then there will also be a turn in the desired direction.

As you guessed, the screen is simply hung on the grooves with hooks. Everything is simple and extremely economical. The disadvantage of this method: sometimes the holes for fasteners are located in such a way that these plates cannot be attached to them. In this case, you have to make new holes in the housing cover (after removing it first).