How To Wall Mount a TV (LED & LCD) - Abt Electronics

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    There are different types of wall mounts that offer varying motion options for your TV. Depending on the placement of the TV you may choose to have a flat mount a tilting mount or an articulation or cantilever mount. Each mount has specific benefits as listed below:
    1. Flat/Fixed
    This type of mount will keep the TV snug against the wall which allows for a clean look from the side of the TV. You will see no wires from the side view and the TV will remain in a fixed position as close to the wall as possible
    2. Flat/Tilt
    This type of mount will keep the TV close to the wall but allow for up to a 15 degree tilt. This is a great benefit when the TV is to be mounted higher on the wall such as in the case of mounting above a fireplace. The user can tilt the TV down in order to reduce glare or to make the TV easier to see from seating below.
    3. Swing Arms
    This type of mount will hold the TV off the wall in an increased distance from that of the flat or tilt mount. This mount will allow the user to swivel or pan the TV from side to side in order to increase the viewing angle of the TV. This is a beneficial option in a large room that has more than one group of seating that may be utilized in watching the TV
    4. Articulating/Cantilever
    Like the swing arm this type of mount will typically protrude a few inches off the wall. The ability to pull out and pan the TV up to 180 degrees allows the TV to be viewed from 2 different adjoining rooms. Another use for this type of arm would be when installing the TV in an armoire or entertainment cabinet the user could hide the TV inside when not in use and simply pull it out when its time to watch TV.
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  • @abdulhai93
    @abdulhai93 8 лет назад +1156

    you know the most beautiful thing i find in this world is people who know actually what to do and make it easy to do things. this gentlemen is one of those

  • @ccenews8980
    @ccenews8980 5 лет назад +2

    Talk about people making what would have been a complex thing so simple. I have a feeling that after watching this video, a 10 year old can do this task. Absolutely brilliant.

  • @Buccko92
    @Buccko92 6 лет назад +609

    30 seconds in and I’ve seen all of the tools required and I’m like no thanks I’ll just keep my tv on dresser 😂 bye.

  • @jorben1990
    @jorben1990 4 года назад +462

    “I like how that feels”
    Drills straight through drywall.

    • @DoubleRSpicer
      @DoubleRSpicer 4 года назад +13

      Vershima Ajo it’s a metal stud.

    • @Samestori214
      @Samestori214 4 года назад +24

      The zip fasteners and bolt system he used holds at least 80 lbs each. They can be used directly in the drywall.... Actually they hold more than 80 lbs each.

    • @arsengames
      @arsengames 4 года назад +5

      His Image don't forget that drywall will fail before the actual toggle bolt

    • @Samestori214
      @Samestori214 4 года назад +4

      @@arsengames... Yes true that the drywall does fail in some cases. But the engineering of the plate on the wall with the zip fasteners 2@100lbs and he found the studs on the other side so each bolt will not be holding the full weight of the TV. And the zip fasteners are rated with a lower weight so that if we use them we shouldn't get close to there failing point. Or putting as much stress on the drywall in one place so It can rip.

    • @arsengames
      @arsengames 4 года назад

      His Image 1/4 toggle bolts are rated to hold up to 265 pounds in a 1/2 sheetrock if I remember correctly. But a good rule of thumb is to divide whatever number by 4. So yeah, around 65-85lb.

  • @KamFoley
    @KamFoley 8 лет назад +403

    I knew you were a professional when I saw the gloves.

  • @roughryder5
    @roughryder5 5 лет назад +205

    The man who mounted my 75 inch to the wall was missing 1 bolt and says "ahhhh don't worry about it. 3 is enough!!" The TV gradually started tilting to one side. I hate people who do half ass jobs.

    • @davonfryar-frazier435
      @davonfryar-frazier435 4 года назад +33

      You should have made him go back and finish the job! You paid him!

    • @richyoung4051
      @richyoung4051 4 года назад +6

      @@davonfryar-frazier435 yea idk why the hell you let him walk away with a job undone lol i would have ripped him a new one if someone tried pulling that shit on me. like nahh youre finiahing that shit right now or you aint getting a damn dime

    • @thefatass500
      @thefatass500 4 года назад +24

      That wasn't half-assed, it was three-quarters-assed.

    • @davidholland5619
      @davidholland5619 4 года назад

      He should have just agreed with paying customer and zipped a bolt through drywall even though it wouldn't hold a thing its for peace of mind asthetics and customer's way of feeling they are the boss.

    • @Emerson_Beau
      @Emerson_Beau 3 года назад +1

      Do it yourself then lazy stupid

  • @electricianron_New_Jersey
    @electricianron_New_Jersey 11 лет назад +6

    is this strong enough to do pull-ups off my tv?

  • @snowdust2752
    @snowdust2752 4 года назад +19

    Looks luke the first holes were just drywall holes and the second was studs...

    • @johnfaulkner6776
      @johnfaulkner6776 3 года назад +3

      Yes some shot straight through and some put up a fight! Think he missed the studs one side.

  • @ricardox7810
    @ricardox7810 9 лет назад +200

    Why did you mark the studs if you didn't use them? Wouldn't it be better to mount a 70 lb TV into studs if you can, rather than drywall? I'd feel better about it. And since you located the studs, why not mount into them?

    • @lesterlim47s
      @lesterlim47s 9 лет назад +47

      I am wondering the same thing

    • @donm5545
      @donm5545 8 лет назад +101

      You are exactly right all tv wall mounts should be attached with lag bolts into the wall studs. Drywall should never be used to support a tv. If he did this 20,000 times he did it wrong 20,000 times!

    • @monroefuches2707
      @monroefuches2707 8 лет назад +28

      +Ricardo X Steel studs. didn't you notice the bit snag when he punched through each one?

    • @donm5545
      @donm5545 8 лет назад +92

      +Steve Bruns You better watch the video again. The first 2 holes blew right through the drywall. The second 2 he hit something but who knows what.

    • @artiemcbride629
      @artiemcbride629 7 лет назад +85

      first two holes missed the stud and he act as if we weren't going to notice...smh

  • @incadanman18
    @incadanman18 9 лет назад +495

    20,000 tvs.... man has been mounting 5 tvs a day for 10 years LOL

    • @emmanuel2049
      @emmanuel2049 9 лет назад +4

      haha

    • @adtynkr
      @adtynkr 9 лет назад +32

      +Dan Ash yeah if your job is a professional Electronics installer like he said in the beginning of the video, then that sounds about right.

    • @tf2player943
      @tf2player943 9 лет назад +7

      +Dan Ash and there were flat screen tvs in 2003

    • @91Muzzle
      @91Muzzle 9 лет назад +12

      +viaductdreams What is he doing wrong? Seriously interested as I want to hang my own TV.

    • @lechice5767
      @lechice5767 8 лет назад +9

      he was just guessing. Not an accurate number.

  • @Mrflymess
    @Mrflymess 7 лет назад +61

    when he drilled one side it went through easy, the other side was like he was actually drilling into wood. I think his stud finder is suss

    • @dice6541
      @dice6541 3 года назад +6

      glad someone else noticed i think he just didn’t care because the stud finder didn’t even go off when he went over the left “stud” lmao

    • @djrais06
      @djrais06 3 года назад +7

      Hahaha 100%. He did a dodgy job!

    • @ih2632
      @ih2632 3 года назад +3

      Ya and the right side is a metal stud. But those togglers he put in the wall should be able to hold up to 250lbs

    • @Dmccraw1998
      @Dmccraw1998 3 года назад +1

      im glad im not the only one that noticed that lol

    • @Urectumspectram1
      @Urectumspectram1 3 года назад +3

      Of course it’s faulty. He didn’t test the stud finder on himself first.

  • @Anabee399
    @Anabee399 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful finish. Thanks for the short and concise illustration. I yelled, "Careful" as you hung the television. God Bless you, Sir.

  • @atylerblack164
    @atylerblack164 9 лет назад +21

    Nice video.
    I knew what had to be done before hand, but it's always good to watch a professional do it first.

  • @darlenes.6487
    @darlenes.6487 3 года назад +2

    Well of course if you’ve hang over 20,000 TVs you’re obviously a pro at it and don’t need any assistance😊. Awesome video! Thanks...found it very helpful in saving me from having to pay an arm and a leg to have it done,

  • @robichj
    @robichj 5 лет назад +46

    It's always a good idea to plug in your HDMI and other cables to the back of the TV before setting it on the wall.

  • @harikumarnairelavumthitta
    @harikumarnairelavumthitta 8 лет назад +2

    This is the way things are fixed. Real professional approach in fixing and its presentation!!!

  • @iamdestiny3103
    @iamdestiny3103 6 лет назад +328

    And here I thought I was going to use a screw driver for this 😩

    • @alesha609
      @alesha609 5 лет назад +9

      Bishhhh i screamedddd lmaooo sis well now u know😂😂😂😂

    • @GES8215
      @GES8215 5 лет назад +5

      That was really funny

    • @trevor6434
      @trevor6434 5 лет назад +1

      IAm Destiny ?

    • @erykahmanning9368
      @erykahmanning9368 4 года назад +1

      IAm Destiny Ong

    • @BlakeKillam
      @BlakeKillam 4 года назад +4

      You can lol just takes longer

  • @benblackburn2693
    @benblackburn2693 8 лет назад +1

    the man just pulled out an impact and said it was "a little loud" like the bracket was a little heavy after he's done about 20,000 tvs he's so humble #sacrifices #murica #manup

  • @marky3609
    @marky3609 9 лет назад +56

    Lol I'm here watching my dad and my uncle bumble around trying to mount my uncles flatscreen onto the wall now. It's hilarious plus I keep pointing out the guy in the video finished before they did and he was by himself and I started the video much after they had started. LMAO my uncle just realized he had a drill and him and my dad have been trying to screw it in with screwdrivers lol.

    • @TammyHurt_Lovelydayz
      @TammyHurt_Lovelydayz 9 лет назад +1

      ***** It's always best to have the necessary tools.

    • @JaydenWoo8888
      @JaydenWoo8888 6 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/-ejStFiKR8c/видео.html

    • @izri1
      @izri1 6 лет назад

      Thats a lamp, not a wall mount.

    • @delstanley1349
      @delstanley1349 6 лет назад

      This guy has the power of editing too. 7 minutes? I've seen 14 hour slow cooked smoked briskets done within 30 minutes on TV cooking programs. Tain't fair to compare your dad and unc's punch time card to TV labor.

    • @BoqPrecision
      @BoqPrecision 5 лет назад

      Honor thy father and mother...His effort and intent is what matters.

  • @SuperNali123
    @SuperNali123 4 года назад +6

    After watching this, I went back to my Plan A
    Hire the technician 👨‍🔧

    • @eugenehofmann4013
      @eugenehofmann4013 4 года назад

      Is it expensive

    • @SuperNali123
      @SuperNali123 4 года назад

      Eugene hofmann no really, I got my Tv delivered and fixed free

  • @KaliBlaz
    @KaliBlaz 11 лет назад +51

    ok, no disrespect for what this guy did, but always mount your $4000 tv on solid studs with long thick ass fasteners, do NEVER hang a tv on drywall, no matter how good you think your anchors are. don't fall for marketing bullshit.
    Especially if you have kids or crazy teens at home.

    • @KaliBlaz
      @KaliBlaz 10 лет назад +19

      yeah good advice bud bitch slap them right... it sounds like you have a lot of experience with kids.

    • @broderp
      @broderp 10 лет назад +4

      I'm with you on this certified30. This is a disaster waiting to happen.

    • @einsp227
      @einsp227 10 лет назад +7

      Snap toggle bolts are amazing. Never ever had a problem with them and they are strong as fuck. Sometimes you have no choice but to go into dry wall and that's what the are for and will hold a ton. My question is he used a stud finder which leads me to believe that's what he mounted to, so why use the toggle bolts?

    • @KaliBlaz
      @KaliBlaz 10 лет назад +7

      einsp227 he used a stud finder to avoid the studs not to mount on them.

    • @einsp227
      @einsp227 10 лет назад +6

      Then there's no need to mark the center of the stud as he did after finding both edges, he could have just marked the edges and got the same result.

  • @ope_legend
    @ope_legend 3 года назад +1

    Not me watching this video after I've already ruined everything 😁

  • @DD-hj3sj
    @DD-hj3sj 4 года назад +34

    The first two holes didn’t hit a stud. Pay attention how easy the first two go in and then compare to the second set. You can even hear the drill struggle more.

    • @MrSPEEDY20
      @MrSPEEDY20 2 года назад +3

      That's what the fasteners are for.

    • @ernestquick4713
      @ernestquick4713 2 года назад +1

      I was thinking 🤔 the same thing

    • @MavsAll-in
      @MavsAll-in 2 года назад +3

      Exactly!!

    • @mythic_snake
      @mythic_snake 2 года назад +2

      I noticed that too. He showed us that he used the stud finder in both locations, but he clearly didn't hit the stud on the first two.

    • @malexxran
      @malexxran 2 года назад +1

      @@MrSPEEDY20 mounted TV should always be secured on the studs, specially big heavy TVs. There are some exceptions

  • @travondaward
    @travondaward 4 года назад +1

    Are the first set of holes not dry wall?

  • @scottbrixey6284
    @scottbrixey6284 10 лет назад +50

    The ending is funny. "TV on the wall!"

    • @o.c2231
      @o.c2231 9 лет назад

      revolsami lol...

    • @Ajay-kz9ii
      @Ajay-kz9ii 9 лет назад

      +revolsami Pretty non awkward....

    • @likeggs6465
      @likeggs6465 5 лет назад +1

      Not for long

  • @lxw5231
    @lxw5231 4 года назад +1

    Hello Sir, seems you did not screw on the sub. when you drill pioner hole, you just drilled on the dry wall。 Did I miss something?

  • @PatrickJRoland
    @PatrickJRoland 4 года назад +42

    The best video I’ve found. I’ll have to play it back a lot because you work fast but this is great!!

    • @abtelectronics
      @abtelectronics  4 года назад +4

      Hi patrick roland! Glad we could help. Thanks for watching!

    • @brochess049
      @brochess049 4 года назад +1

      @@abtelectronics how do I find those fasteners?

    • @JustLisnin2
      @JustLisnin2 3 года назад

      @@brochess049 @Abt Electronics I was also wondering where to get the fasteners. Also, why do you use fasteners if you’re drilling into the studs. I thought fasteners were just for drywall. Can someone please explain? Thank you.

    • @JustLisnin2
      @JustLisnin2 3 года назад

      @@abtelectronics I meant to reply to your comment. Could you please see my reply to Lee 049 above about the fasteners? Thanks.

  • @SiegMartil
    @SiegMartil 10 лет назад +7

    Why look for stud (and center of said studs) if you're using drywall brackets and not mount onto the studs?

    • @Labnerd1986
      @Labnerd1986 10 лет назад

      They are hollow metal studs, not wooden studs.

    • @SiegMartil
      @SiegMartil 10 лет назад +2

      Stud finder to locate hollow metal studs? How many homes do you know have hollow metal studs? Commercial/industrial walls,yes but not residential.

    • @Bakkefication
      @Bakkefication 10 лет назад +1

      Sieg Martil It's actually quite common depending on where you live

    • @SiegMartil
      @SiegMartil 10 лет назад +1

      I'd really like to know where they are common. This company (abt electronics) is local to my area and as far as I know they only have one location. The majority of houses around here are built with wooden framework.

    • @Bakkefication
      @Bakkefication 10 лет назад +1

      Sieg Martil If you check other videos of people mounting their TV on the wall, you will se that very many have metal studs... Old houses won't have it though

  • @JohnyDays69
    @JohnyDays69 6 лет назад +16

    This guy is awesome...! in just 7 minutes got almost everything done, I just learned lot of today by your cool educational video man..!.
    Thanks.

  • @mr.lannister4369
    @mr.lannister4369 4 года назад +1

    Dude we really need such professionals here in India. It's so satisfactory to watch it.

  • @MrTeff999
    @MrTeff999 5 лет назад +24

    I don't understand why you made a point of finding the studs, but then used Snap Toggles instead of simply screwing into the studs.

    • @pharmd86
      @pharmd86 4 года назад

      For the people that have to use studs

    • @johnadeele4740
      @johnadeele4740 4 года назад

      Right

    • @johnadeele4740
      @johnadeele4740 4 года назад +1

      Very confusing left side just dry wall .Right side drywall and metal .does not explain things well. He did not hit any studs .what an idiot

  • @otimaxconsult
    @otimaxconsult 5 лет назад +2

    After watching the vedio, my long time of mounting my flat screen just over.
    You are good Mr.

  • @18tellem27
    @18tellem27 4 года назад +396

    I think he's hot...but that might just be me really wanting my tv to be mounted

    • @DMBazile
      @DMBazile 4 года назад +8

      Imani Shmani lmfao

    • @blackiana
      @blackiana 4 года назад +6

      💀

    • @Chosen-Mal
      @Chosen-Mal 4 года назад +25

      Imani Shmani weird ass bitch

    • @18tellem27
      @18tellem27 4 года назад +10

      @@Chosen-Mal facts

    • @18tellem27
      @18tellem27 4 года назад +37

      I'm the stud finder 👀

  • @mikealbero
    @mikealbero 2 года назад +1

    When preparing to Mount a 50 inch tv on what is to be a game room, I was looking for a dry wall anchor that I could install with confidence. The FLIPTOGGLE
    1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Toggle Bolt (10-Pack), picked up the anchors used in this video which worked perfectly.

  • @arfink9949
    @arfink9949 10 лет назад +3

    Just so you guys know, he did use the studs, only these aren't wood studs, they are metal studs. Metal studs are hollow, that's why if you watch the video, when he is drilling the pilot holes there is some resistance for a second or two and then the drill gets through the stud.
    He is then installing the fasteners into the hollow steel stud.
    Nothing wrong with this method, unless maybe you are installing an 8 year old plasma TV or something very heavy.

    • @fobsternd
      @fobsternd 10 лет назад

      I'm a bit confused, aren't you supposed to drill screws into the studs? If he used fasteners, why did he have to locate studs if the fasteners just latch on behind the wall? or they are latching onto the metal stud?

    • @legion2k988
      @legion2k988 10 лет назад +1

      Thank you.. I was thinking.. what the hell did he hit? That sounds like sheet metal.. lol Did commercial drywall when I was a kid.. I should have known.

  • @GuardianMB
    @GuardianMB Год назад +1

    PERFECT! Without any crazy rocket scientist measurements skills...

  • @lauryrodriguez7229
    @lauryrodriguez7229 8 лет назад +477

    Can I just hire someone to do this. The more videos I watch the more confused I get
    Edit: Recently got a notification about this thread. Crazy to think that I posted this 4-5 years ago when I was still in HS. To the racist waste of space who replied... I'm not from Mexico idiot and being told to go back to Mexico isn't an insult. I've met amazing Mexicans over the years and I'll make sure to visit one of their beautiful resorts post covid. You, on the other hand, should invest in a globe. To all the others in the comments who were rude... take a chill pill. I was a 17 year old girl who purchased a small smart tv after getting her first job. I didn't want to ruin my parents walls. To all those that replied to let me know that yes, this is a service I could pay a nice hard working person.. thanks!! Ironically, four years later I got my degree in engineering and I work with machinery all day now. So a few holes on the wall don't scare me anymore.

    • @solitudeesttriste5396
      @solitudeesttriste5396 8 лет назад +13

      hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.that's what happened to me.looooooool

    • @deasttn
      @deasttn 8 лет назад +44

      Yes. Expect to pay about $200, though.

    • @buckeyeone616
      @buckeyeone616 8 лет назад +45

      dumbass

    • @clawtoris
      @clawtoris 8 лет назад +30

      just dont think too much. go and do it.

    • @gavinactivateja3869
      @gavinactivateja3869 7 лет назад +7

      seriously?? i never know how to do it til i seen this vid. this one looks very easy. i bought a wall mount and placed it in the corner.............til i seen this. i can do it myself now. DIY!!!

  • @shubh98
    @shubh98 7 лет назад +1

    No washers when screwing back plate into the wall ?

  • @Pl4yer4Life
    @Pl4yer4Life 10 лет назад +152

    "Tv On The Wall" Video finishes! Then Tv Falls Of The Wall! lol

  • @chaver28
    @chaver28 2 месяца назад

    i have solid concreate walls, how do i use fasteners like yours??

  • @jaleh7
    @jaleh7 9 лет назад +49

    If you found the stud, why do you need the fasteners?

    • @lesterlim47s
      @lesterlim47s 9 лет назад +7

      I'm guessing that he didn't really find the studs

    • @bjornjoseph
      @bjornjoseph 8 лет назад +35

      yeah that drill went in way too easy. he hit drywall

    • @josiahbrainard1972
      @josiahbrainard1972 7 лет назад +16

      Jaleh White because this is a commercial building and those are steel studs

    • @pyker41
      @pyker41 7 лет назад +8

      Josiah Brainard so residential with wood studs i wouldn't need fasteners?

    • @botelloheritage12
      @botelloheritage12 7 лет назад

      Jaleh White that was what i was wondering

  • @pocheymu
    @pocheymu 4 года назад +2

    the camera angle while mounting makes me so happy

  • @darkmaniac11
    @darkmaniac11 8 лет назад +3

    Do you recommend using spacers? I hear that's useful to allow air circulation and to prevent the tv from over heating.

  • @mecu57
    @mecu57 6 лет назад

    I did it like you show with the sheet rock toggle bolts. I woke up in the middle of the night to a loud crash, my 85 inch brand new OLed TV was on the floor with the mounting bracket and toggle bolts. Now what do I do? YIKES wifey is mad at me!!!

  • @concretecharlie51
    @concretecharlie51 5 лет назад +5

    That head of hair deserves its own channel.

  • @seane105
    @seane105 6 лет назад +2

    i love when he says “basic” tools and then he points out at two different drills...yeah, like we all have those expensive drills at home, plus in two sizes lmao

    • @TM-ox4kd
      @TM-ox4kd 5 лет назад +2

      You need atleast one drill for the house man it makes everything easier! Get an impact drill you'll love it.

  • @07luckyboy
    @07luckyboy 7 лет назад +15

    Thanks for the tutorials. Quick question for you.
    1. Did you mount the TV into drywall itself or to the studs? I know you found where the studs were and looks like you mounted it to drywall or it seemed like it to me. What was the purpose of finding studs?
    2. How do you make sure that there is no any electrical wiring behind the drywall you are making holes?
    Thank you so much.

    • @lonewanderer5394
      @lonewanderer5394 3 года назад +1

      I used to put up sheet rock. There are no wires where the studs are. and yes you drill the screws, bolts, etc. into the studs so they hold.

    • @evansquinones1613
      @evansquinones1613 3 года назад +5

      @@lonewanderer5394 so what’s the purpose of the anchors if you’re already going through the studs? I thought it was either go through the studs or use the anchors. Am I wrong?

    • @captainobvious8983
      @captainobvious8983 3 года назад +4

      It's possible he found the studs so that he could dodge them and use anchors, that's the only thing I can think of

    • @moaraa2575
      @moaraa2575 2 года назад

      Was wondering the same, why use anchors if drilling into the studs. That was a little confusing. Overall big help. I’ve already hung an arm one, this type was next. Thx!

    • @5280Fix
      @5280Fix 2 года назад

      1: Since he used the dry wall anchors, definitely he didn't mount to the studs. For heavy TV's, I rather mount to the studs. While drilling right side holes, yes, he did encounter stud but the video did not show difficulties of trying to mount the wall anchors (once inserted, needs to form T in the back). 2: For most homes, electrical lines run horizontally about a foot from the floor and code says you need to put metal plate on the studs so we don't accidently drill or hammer a nail thru it.

  • @Hanan-T22
    @Hanan-T22 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much, your video helped me to choose the right tv wall mount and install it by my self.

  • @Snipely
    @Snipely 9 лет назад +4

    Is this TV wireless? The hardest part of mounting a TV is routing the cords so they are invisible. Would like to see that in addition to the basic install info shown here.

    • @abtelectronics
      @abtelectronics  9 лет назад +4

      +Snipely The TV is not wireless, the wires will be tucked into the wall. Thanks for the suggestion on hiding the wires, I'll pass it onto our video production team and if possible, we may make a video detailing that.

    • @embrj1453
      @embrj1453 9 лет назад +1

      +Snipely Actually that's the easiest part, two holes, one at the top , one at the bottom, fish the cables trough with a snake wire or something like that, unless you're doing in on a outside wall, too tight...

  • @sdbmw619
    @sdbmw619 6 лет назад

    Professionally installed. Home Depot sells does anchor for $50.00 a bag.

  • @corytersmitte3284
    @corytersmitte3284 11 лет назад +5

    Great instructional video, thank you. Looks fairly straightforward with the right tools and hardware. Are you able to provide more detail regarding the fasteners used? I haven't seen that "slide & snap" type of fastener before. Cheers.

  • @daefaux5670
    @daefaux5670 4 года назад

    Laughed at some girl who didn’t know how to mount a tv (damaged wall and tv) and felt hypocritical. Thanks for the video, I can laugh at the situation without guilt now!

  • @benjaminday3868
    @benjaminday3868 6 лет назад +13

    I'm so confused, why did you check for the studs and than not screw into the studs. Those toggle bolts are for when you are just using the sheet rock.

  • @scrollkeeperofficial
    @scrollkeeperofficial 3 года назад +2

    Great instructional video.
    Where can we get those wall anchors that you use in this vid?

  • @KenAdams426
    @KenAdams426 8 лет назад +50

    so...did you or didnt you drill into the studs? why did one side of drilling go easier than the other side?

    • @buckeyeone616
      @buckeyeone616 8 лет назад

      right

    • @therock112
      @therock112 8 лет назад +2

      Cos he didn't drill level to the holes. Using a step ladder would have made this easier as he was clearly struggling on the right hand side.

    • @hotvodka7641
      @hotvodka7641 5 лет назад +8

      There's was probably just some electrical or a gas line or some dumb shit on the right side.

    • @cleantoronto3658
      @cleantoronto3658 4 года назад +2

      Right side said you gotta buy me dinner first

  • @tolikandira
    @tolikandira 2 года назад

    Very nice!
    But a very quick dust wipe off the bracket before hanging the TV would be a cherry on top of the cake ;)

  • @ellmoe2010
    @ellmoe2010 8 лет назад +5

    I like your video. Very informative. You make it easy. I am looking to hang two 32 inch Vizio LCDs, side by side. Where can I find a single mount for dual tv's or should I use two wall mounts? What type of fasteners did you use and where could get them?

    • @abtelectronics
      @abtelectronics  8 лет назад +3

      You can use either two mounts or a single dual-mount. The advantage of two separate mounts will be the choices you'll have, because there aren't a lot of dual-display mounts on the market and they're usually intended for computer monitors (so 32" TVs might be too large for them). You'll probably pay less for a pair of single mounts than a single, specialized dual mount. The disadvantage of using two wall mounts is making sure they're perfectly aligned so your monitors aren't crooked next to eachother.
      The fasteners we used are called Snaptoggle anchors. You need them when you're fastening to just drywall or to a steel stud (not when you hit a wooden stud) and you can find them at Home Depot or most any hardware store.

    • @deasttn
      @deasttn 8 лет назад

      Kevin Crossley i would suggest using 2 mounts.

    • @DJNexuz1
      @DJNexuz1 8 лет назад

      Abt what size snaptoggle would be appropiate for a 32 in tv ??

  • @Horsefeathers30
    @Horsefeathers30 4 года назад

    I don't even want to mount a TV on the wall but I was curious as to how it was done. Good to know, he made it look easy

  • @Orion2525
    @Orion2525 5 лет назад +9

    Thanks for this video, I now know I should just pony up the 170 bucks for professional installation and not risk my new tv.

    • @ryanhlfc
      @ryanhlfc 3 года назад +1

      170!! Jesus

  • @stbaldawi
    @stbaldawi 8 лет назад +1

    what is the name of the fasteners you used ?A link where they can be bought is helpful too.

  • @thilly101
    @thilly101 8 лет назад +3

    Did he add fasteners into a stud?

  • @FIASCO-mh1vg
    @FIASCO-mh1vg 5 лет назад

    6:00... notice the bolts aren't placed on the wall mount equally. He could have shifted the wall mount left one more bolt space.

  •  9 лет назад +15

    Why bother with those togglers if you've got studs to mount into?

  • @scotonfire1
    @scotonfire1 5 лет назад

    Better off bolting into the studs if you can and using a mount that pulls out for easy access to the back. I purchased a Tiger Claw for a 58"

  • @toyino
    @toyino 11 лет назад +20

    So the studs are marked and avoided?

  • @Handymanphilly
    @Handymanphilly 4 года назад

    Great video! 20,000 TVs over 10 years. So, you’re telling me you’ve hung 5 TVs a day, everyday of the year for 10 years? Your family must really miss you for Christmas... lol

  • @tisoy909
    @tisoy909 7 лет назад +13

    Looks like you missed some 2x4's there buddy! But then you hung like 20 thousand tv's already right?

  • @ronishk3753
    @ronishk3753 4 года назад

    I'm getting my LED TV and wall bracket in 5 days time, and here I came to learn how to mount TV on the wall.. Whoa! It's so easy 😂😂

  • @mradzkiidon
    @mradzkiidon 9 лет назад +4

    which fasteners are those?

    • @abtelectronics
      @abtelectronics  9 лет назад +6

      +Adzkii Don They're called Snaptoggle anchors.

    • @johncasor9698
      @johncasor9698 8 лет назад +3

      +Adzkii Don 3/16'' Hilti Toggle Bolts From Home Depot...

  • @ttnnaples8060
    @ttnnaples8060 8 лет назад +1

    I've done LOTS of 'guy stuff' for decades. Quite well. Having correct tools helps, but I'm a great improvisor. Best way is watch every video...and if any friends are putting their TV (s) up, go help them!
    Then, after all practiced up, they can return the favor. Ask lots of Ace Hardware, HD, Lowe's people advice. Somewhere in the middle will be what is most correct. And they'll show the niftiest new things to use. And knowing the type of material behind sheetrock on wall to be mounted is crucial. As each will demand a different type anchor for bolting plate. Metal or wood studs, or concrete block. It's sort of a 'one and a half person job'. But one can manage most sizes.

  • @code123red
    @code123red 9 лет назад +12

    Thanks! You make it look so easy.

  • @Zman-001
    @Zman-001 7 лет назад +2

    Best video I have seen on how to mount a tv. Thank you!!

  • @TheFotoVision
    @TheFotoVision 8 лет назад +6

    How to Mount a Flat Screen "Like A Boss" should have been the title of this Vide!

  • @christophercrawford2736
    @christophercrawford2736 5 лет назад

    I do this professionally and I don’t know if he was trying to demonstrate how to mount with anchors or what the deal was but I wouldn’t mount into drywall only unless it’s a really light tv. I use lag bolts in the stud.

  • @ba3ism
    @ba3ism 11 лет назад +4

    He made it look so easy!

  • @marshalgriep614
    @marshalgriep614 4 года назад +1

    If you were marking the studs why did the drill slam into the wall after it was through the drywall. If those were studs the drill would have continued to drill into the wood studs. Also why do you need fasteners if you were mounting to studs I’m confused lol

    • @CincyBlueAsh_B
      @CincyBlueAsh_B 4 года назад

      Yea, seems like the right one hit the stud, the left didn't

  • @DreadedLad88
    @DreadedLad88 8 лет назад +33

    Dave, who you playing? you know you missed those damn studs.

    • @tempcar8652
      @tempcar8652 8 лет назад +2

      what are those? that's the only part that confused me

    • @tempcar8652
      @tempcar8652 8 лет назад

      a stud is a wall frame?

    • @xx1xx162
      @xx1xx162 8 лет назад

      lol

    • @5ohh3
      @5ohh3 8 лет назад +5

      he used toggle bolts in the studs. Which confused me as well. I was under the assumption you dont need toggle bolts if you're hitting studs.

    • @deasttn
      @deasttn 8 лет назад +7

      They are metal studs. Definitely looks like hole 3 & 4 had some resistance when he drilled.
      4 of those toggle fasteners are plenty strong enough to hold that sized TV to the wall (even without hitting a stud).

  • @berkmanyt
    @berkmanyt 9 лет назад +1

    The drill 'jumped' after you got thru the wallboard….did you miss the wood stud?
    Tho on the two right drill holes you seem to experience more resistance. ???

  • @jovaniferrer926
    @jovaniferrer926 5 лет назад +5

    Am I the only one who notice the frist 2 holes he made hit nothing but drywall ?

  • @marcas123
    @marcas123 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video! I just used it to mount my 1st TV. What type of gloves are those?

  • @lauryrodriguez7229
    @lauryrodriguez7229 8 лет назад +22

    Can someone explain to me what the stud finder is for.... I'm clueless sorry

    • @mnsotapop
      @mnsotapop 8 лет назад +90

      It's to find a guy that will then hang the TV for you.

    • @juanrodriguez4605
      @juanrodriguez4605 8 лет назад +4

      It helps you find studs behind a wall.

    • @kikia2086
      @kikia2086 8 лет назад +4

      D McC why did I laugh so hard at this?! 😂😂😂 I wished they worked that way.

    • @venkatiyer6461
      @venkatiyer6461 8 лет назад +4

      Laury Rodriguez To check if any wires are going through the wall. concealed wiring

    • @jaypratasik2687
      @jaypratasik2687 7 лет назад +1

      to make you comfort hon... :))

  • @timszon
    @timszon 10 лет назад +1

    Dave you are a pro! Just in case nobody mentions it

  • @merimahalil5614
    @merimahalil5614 7 лет назад +3

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEO IT IS PERFECT FOR MY TV INSTALLATION.

  • @joseriverajr1569
    @joseriverajr1569 5 лет назад +1

    This guy is straight forward measurements and all!! Watched a ton of other videos and he DEF is most fluent.. No skip No pause #RealDeal

  • @baseballhunter42
    @baseballhunter42 8 лет назад +35

    Didn't look like he hit the studs?

    • @hamiltontechsource3217
      @hamiltontechsource3217 8 лет назад +1

      He only hit the studs on the right side, the left side was just drywall. Toggler bolts are designed to work with both metal studs and drywall, although I would never just use the drywall when I can just as easily find the stud. I do this for a living

    • @tomallen4419
      @tomallen4419 8 лет назад +3

      I think they were metal studs.

    • @hamiltontechsource3217
      @hamiltontechsource3217 8 лет назад +19

      Yes you are correct they were metal studs, but it appears he only hit the studs on the right side.

  • @xoomvids
    @xoomvids 7 лет назад +1

    This was what I needed to hear. Some people complain about this and that but here is someone who does this often and he uses snaptoggles. I will buy them for my project, a small 43" TV into metal studs. thanks!

  • @richj011
    @richj011 10 лет назад +9

    Good thing he had on gloves it looked chilly in there

  • @lostinspace2026
    @lostinspace2026 5 лет назад +2

    I just installed my wall bracket on wooden studs! If you notice all the holes you can still go into studs and keep your bracket exactly where you want. Drill lots of pilot holes in case stud finder isn’t perfect patch wall after it’s no big deal it will be hidden by huge tv

  • @NoMoreBLUEISIS
    @NoMoreBLUEISIS 5 лет назад +3

    Remember kids mark the studs so you can totally miss them, you wouldn't want to mount something to studs vs sheetrock 🤣😂🤣😂

  • @reidc930
    @reidc930 8 лет назад +2

    so do the toggles go threw the stud or the or the plaster board ? confused as u located the stud

  • @jacknewbold5387
    @jacknewbold5387 8 лет назад +4

    +Abt I know just where I want to wall mount my TV and I see you have done yours on drywall, my desired wall is a brick one. Will this make the fix to the wall sturdier or will it just not be right.

    • @hamiltontechsource3217
      @hamiltontechsource3217 8 лет назад +2

      Yes if you install in brick it will be very solid. Most TV mounting brackets include plastic anchors designed for brick/concrete. Use the proper drill bit (mortar bit) and hammer drill for best results. Chose a drill bit that is the same diameter as the plastic anchor. Once you have drilled your hole, insert the plastic anchor, then use the included lag bolts.

  • @Mustaine1ify
    @Mustaine1ify 3 года назад +1

    My house was built in 1856 and i'am struggling to find the studs. Help

    • @abtelectronics
      @abtelectronics  3 года назад

      @Glib. Most homes built during that time used plaster and lath along with vertical studs. Stud finders do not work well with these types of walls. Your best bet is to locate an electrical box, which would generally be attached to a stud. From there you can measure off 16" to find the next stud, but some can even be 24" apart. This is not a guaranteed method though. We highly recommend using a professional who has experience working with plaster walls as they can be very difficult to repair if any mistakes are made. If you live in the Chicagoland area, contact our experts for help at this link: www.abt.com/help/contact-us Thanks for watching!

    • @Mustaine1ify
      @Mustaine1ify 3 года назад +1

      @@abtelectronics No I live in England so I'd probably be better using someone more local 😉. Thanks for your help and advice anyway, much appreciated👍🇬🇧🇺🇲

    • @brianweatherman1207
      @brianweatherman1207 3 года назад

      @@Mustaine1ify 1856? That's fuckin awesome! I want to buy a house that is late 1800's early 1900's. My wife and I found something we are good at......fixing up homes. Anyways, I'm jealous you have a home like that, that's very cool.

    • @Mustaine1ify
      @Mustaine1ify 3 года назад +1

      @@brianweatherman1207 To be fair it's not that old in England, but it has plenty of nice features. Good luck to you and your wife finding a nice old property, and you're always welcome to come over and mount my TV (cars are my thing) 👍

  • @paulsawheney-tofinancialfr1372
    @paulsawheney-tofinancialfr1372 10 лет назад +78

    i'm a Stud - can that thing find me?

  • @longlivingdude
    @longlivingdude 4 года назад +1

    This dude knows how to screw holes.

  • @Joosh1872
    @Joosh1872 8 лет назад +34

    20,000 and still can barely drill straight

  • @tvd-theremedy2515
    @tvd-theremedy2515 8 лет назад +1

    Come on cameraman... help the man lift the TV up to hang it lol ;) Good stuff, btw. You make it all look so simple.

  • @glamisfanatic
    @glamisfanatic 6 лет назад +4

    I watched this video, tried to hang a TV at Grandmas. Ended up falling through the wall and rupturing a water line in the process. Grandma was mad. Never found those studs and now I have cancer.

  • @bigrich1381
    @bigrich1381 6 лет назад

    He makes it look so easy.
    Does it make sense to buy all those tools just to use them once?

  • @HeatLedgerKicks
    @HeatLedgerKicks 8 лет назад +160

    come here pencil

    • @tvd-theremedy2515
      @tvd-theremedy2515 8 лет назад +4

      HEAT Ledger "You'll NEVER catch me!"

    • @vasquezbrianna32
      @vasquezbrianna32 7 лет назад +8

      HEAT Ledger lmaoooo 😂😂 I feel like half the ppl are high when writing there comments lol

    • @jarvellwilson2428
      @jarvellwilson2428 5 лет назад

      Lol I remember he said that

  • @hardwaysmith603
    @hardwaysmith603 4 года назад +1

    An Aussie here, i am looking at mounting my new tv on the wall at my place for the first time ever, and hiding the cords and cables in the process. so i am looking to others on here to see basically what is required. We all learn things by watching the efforts of others, and despite this bloke having his system down pat, the one glaringly obvious take away here is ..... that I would never trust mounting a tv into plaster dry wall.... even just the two on the left. Its studs all the way.... but I already knew that