You have purchased a TV bracket, now what? How is the TV bracket mounted to the wall? Below you can read a number of tips on what to look for when hanging your TV bracket on a wall or cabinet. Then you can read step by step how to mount your TV bracket to the wall.
Hanging a TV bracket on a stone or concrete wall
Do you want to hang your TV bracket on a brick or concrete wall? That is possible without any problems. With every TV bracket that you order from us, the plugs for brick and concrete walls are included together with the bolt to mount the TV to the bracket.
Hanging a TV bracket on a plaster wall
When mounting your TV bracket to a plasterboard wall or a hollow wall, it works a little differently. You need to use special plasterboard wall plugs or hollow wall plugs for this. These are available at any hardware store. Is there a wooden frame behind the plasterboard wall? Then you can measure where this frame is located and mount the bracket on it.
For plaster walls, we always recommend choosing a plaster wall TV bracket that is mounted flat on the wall. If you buy a TV bracket that can be pulled off the wall and can be rotated and/or tilted, it is possible that too much pressure will be put on the wall and the wall will be damaged (the well-known lever effect). In the worst case, your TV can fall off the wall. View our range of plaster wall brackets here.
Hanging a TV bracket on Ytong blocks
Are you thinking about hanging your TV bracket on a Ytong block wall? Then use the special Ytong block or plaster plugs. These are available at every hardware store.
For Ytong block walls, we always recommend, just like with plaster walls, to choose a TV bracket that is mounted flat on the wall. If you choose a TV bracket that can be pulled off the wall and can be rotated and/or tilted, it is possible that too much pressure is put on the wall and the wall will be damaged. In the worst case, your television can fall off the wall.
Hanging a TV bracket on a wooden wall
Do you want to mount your TV bracket on a wooden wall? This is often not a problem. You do need to pay attention to the thickness and strength of this wall. For example, with a thick, sturdy wall you can use good screw bolts. If the wall is thin and unstable, in some cases an extra wooden plate behind this wall can provide a solution. Use sturdy screw bolts or wood screws for this. Screw these (if possible) through the current wall and through the extra wooden plate. This will ensure that the bracket hangs securely and safely.
Is it a plywood finishing wall? Then you can use hollow wall plugs or the frame against which the plywood or other thin wood is mounted. Use this frame to mount your TV bracket.
Now that you know what type of wall you want to place your TV bracket on, the steps for mounting the TV bracket and hanging the television are discussed below.
Step by step how to mount a TV bracket on the wall:
- First measure how high you want to hang your television on the wall.
- Then hold the TV bracket against the wall, possibly using a spirit level, and mark on the wall where you want the screw holes (some TV brackets come with a template to mark the screw holes).
- Drill the holes in the wall and check whether the plugs go completely into the wall. Is the plug still sticking out of the wall? Then drill the hole a little deeper.
- Hold the bracket against the wall and check carefully that the holes in the wall match the holes in the bracket for wall mounting.
- Use the supplied bolts or screws to place the bracket flat against the wall (TIP: tighten the bolts or screws crosswise).
- Since there are two mounting options for a TV bracket, we describe both of them below.
A. The television is mounted directly on the bracket. Hold the back of the television against the bracket and screw the supplied screws into the designated screw holes ( VESA connection ) on the back of the television. Once all the screws in the television are tightened, carefully hang the TV screen on the bracket. Make sure that both hooks are hooked onto the wall bracket. Continue to support the television for a while to be sure.
Your television is now mounted to the wall with the television wall bracket.
B. There are also brackets available where the horizontal part of the bracket is attached to the wall and the vertical parts must be mounted separately to the television. With the vertical parts, proceed as follows. Place your television with the screen facing down on a rug or on the couch. Place the vertical strips over the screw holes of your television ( VESA connection ) and mount them with the supplied screws. After mounting, lift your television by these strips to check whether they are correctly attached. If they are correctly attached, hook the TV with vertical strips to the horizontal part on the wall.
Your television is now mounted to the wall with the television wall bracket.
View our top 10 overview of suitable TV brackets here .
Have you bought a TV bracket from us and are you having trouble? Don't hesitate to call us. Our sales staff have extensive knowledge of all TV brackets and can give you expert advice on hanging your TV. You can reach us on telephone number 088 112 0500 or send an e-mail to info@tvbeugels.nl.
Warning:
All information on this page is purely informative. No rights can be derived from it. Before you mount a TV bracket, it is advisable to first read the manual carefully and to thoroughly investigate whether the wall is suitable. If you have any doubts, you should seek professional help with the mounting.