I love your videos! quick tip: if you put one lag bolt in to the bracket and sinch it down tight enough that the bracket stays against the wall but loose enough to adjust the bracket. You can then find level by moving the bracket with your level on top and then put your other lag bolt in after you found level. It makes for an exact location with less measuring and saves time.
When determining where the tv should go, I like to use the box. Usually the picture on the box is pretty close to actual size. I cut the side of the box off and hold it on the wall so the customer can see it on the wall. Even if the picture isn’t true to size the box is pretty close.
I found this more useful than others I have watched. You were very informative about techniques for good placement, particularly how to get the best height. Too many others are just about the mechanic i.e. the bolts and screws.
Great video! I’ve mounted several but usually spend time doing a lot of measuring especially when I have an entertainment below and allowing room for space between top of entertainment and bottom of tv. Also found different tvs and mounts makes tv higher or lower so that measurement of top bracket is so important. Glad you pointed that out. I pencil in lines, drawing where tv will be placed to be precise. I sometimes add plywood to hit more studs. Habit from hanging and mounting IT Racks in IDF rooms that are concrete walls
Very helpful, well done and I especilly love the end sequence of things to make the installation fool-proof. You are saving many people a good amount of money by showing them just how easy it is (in most cases) to install solo. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this …… made me the hero of the family lol great instructions and demonstration and awesome job with showing the marks on the video👍🏾
I love the drawings on the videos; very helpful to follow your instructions! And I'm quite glad you encountered a challenge to see how you'll solve it. THANK YOU!
Very clear and informative video. I am now confident enough to attempt doing this by myself. The only other info I would need is how to hide the wires. Thank you so very much Dan.
A good way to be absolutely sure you are drilling into the center of the stud for the lag screw (some stud finders may not be too accurate), is to drill a few small holes (say 1/8") either side of where you think the stud is. The bit will slip right in through the drywall if you are not on the stud, so you slide over and drill again until you find the side of the stud and you will feel when the bit hits the stud. Now you know clearly the edge of the stud so you can put the lag screw right in the center for solid mounting. The little holes will be unnoticeable behind the tv mount.
Hey Charles, thanks for the sharing the tip. That is a great way to make sure you are hitting the center and is especially important when finding metal studs.
Tats super cool!! I'm mounting my tv today, its a stone wall had to drill and mount the screw, but i didn't realize i need socket adapter so it spoiled the threads in the screw.
Thanks for posting this video. I look forward to seeing what other videos you have. It seems that there is one big problem that you didn't account for in this installation:....What if you had HDMI cable connections on the back of the TV that extend directly back towards the wall (vs come out from the side)....if the TV is too close too the wall...1) you wouldn't be able to plug in your cables or worse 2) if you installed those cables prior to mounting the TV you could snap off one or more of the HDMI plugs on the TV when you attempted to hang the TV. I've watched other videos on how to hang TV's and they've pointed this out. And those videos have suggest the use spacers. I'm no expert at this but that does seem like something you need to consider in the mounting/hanging process. Also it might have been helpful to point out other hanging options if you can't reach studs for both hanging points (e.g., the mount has limited locations (holes) where you can insert the attachment screws into the wall). Obviously attaching at the studs is ideal but if that isn't possible there other screws that you could use that would allow you to attach a TV to just dry wall (e.g., screws that can hold up to 70lbs on a drywall attachment.).
When picking my TV's height off the floor I realized that the recommended "eye level" suggestions from the internet made the view from the kitchen of the bottom of the screen blocked by the "eye level" heads of people sitting on the couch. I stuck an above average height person on the couch, went into the kitchen and sighted just above thier head to the wall where the TV was going to mount, and that's how I picked the bottom of my screen. Moral of the story is to consider all possible viewing locations before installing blocking and/or drilling holes.
how to pick a Samsung 65 in Wall Mount? I'm moving to a much smaller apt from where I live now so I want to mount my tv because I''ll need every space I can get. So what you suggest? Also I'm moving into APT that has metal and concrete bldg. What's your best suggestion for mounts, I dont want something that extends from wall too far. But I also don't want to have any trouble with bright lights and viewing angles either. In addition my mom after dying from Covid I took her old 43 in lg while I was waiting to replace my old lg 50 inch that I loved but fuse went after 10 yrs of ownership. So what do you suggest there too? thx.
8:59 “Go look on the other side of the wall.” Uh, isn’t there a wall on the other side of the wall? And how will I figure out the placement of the wires behind that wall?
Great video but just some questions. I have a drywall and wants to hang my TV on to wall. Is it fine with one drill the holes and use the screws to attached/hang the TV? I can understand from your video that I don't need to use the included achors for drywall?
Hi I watched this video as I needed some help with putting up a tv bracket and hadn’t done much drilling previously. Yesterday I drilled the 2 required holes for my bracket the grey wall plugs that were supplied fit fine, I noticed early on that the screws were quite large in fact larger than the plugs. When it came to screwing it in the screws would only go so far. Do I need longer grey wall plugs or shorter screws?
Don't use the wall plugs unless you are mounting to stone or brick. They are NOT for drywall. If you have drywall, you need to find the stud and mount to that directly with the lag screws.
Love your videos. Can you make a video on how you organize your tools on your work vehicle? Or perhaps a video on how to keep track of your work schedule? Both would be very helpful
Thanks for this helpful video. Recently, I've been running into the problem of screwing in 2.5 inch screws (63mm, M6.3) for a low-profile TV mount and could use some advice. It seems to stop right about the 1.5 inch line, even with a successfully drilled (no resistance) 2.5 inch pilot hole. Checked our 'frame walk' video and don't see anything problematic (no pipes, metal, etc.). Maybe I can ask for your help to confirm this - I can share a photo of the frame with an arrow pointing to where I'm installing the TV mount. That would be appreciated, just let me know where to post/share the photo. Otherwise, I don't know why I am unable to screw into the wall further than 1.5 inches.
@@StayHandy Thanks for your reply. I tried my other drill (Makita) with no success. I have not tried a socket wrench - it seems counterintuitive since I don't imagine I'm stronger than drills. What if I just use a 1.5 inch screw? Would it hold a 17 pound TV?
Absolute nightmare if brick, why well you now have metal studs in the wall, plus if you're not happy with the position your screwed. Best have a rail system that allows you to raise or lower or position the TV, but no such thing exists other then a trolley
You don't need that number. The best way to get the height of the TV is have someone sit where they will be viewing it, and then hold your tape measure up to represent the TV (as shown in video). Sometimes you want your TV very high and sometimes you want it below eye level while sitting on the coach.
All this info is fine I just don't like this style of mount used here... Tv mounts are so cheap get one with some movement left or right, maybe some decent tilt to adjust for sunlight.. and lastly most LCD TV are VA panel ( with bad viewing angles) .. SO.. it really suck if you have guest over and they see the TV washed out and you can't move it to adjust.... These are big issues that can be solved by just picking a different mount... Moveable and none moveable these days cost about the same.. Maybe 5-10$ difference at most...
Is nathan aware that if someone else comes and checks if its been proven for themselves and gets different results because of an error they did and they kept unknowingly doing that error over and over againg... then what was proven?
I love your videos! quick tip: if you put one lag bolt in to the bracket and sinch it down tight enough that the bracket stays against the wall but loose enough to adjust the bracket. You can then find level by moving the bracket with your level on top and then put your other lag bolt in after you found level. It makes for an exact location with less measuring and saves time.
Great tip!
This video is so helpful! Using all of these techniques to mount a 75" TV!
When determining where the tv should go, I like to use the box. Usually the picture on the box is pretty close to actual size. I cut the side of the box off and hold it on the wall so the customer can see it on the wall. Even if the picture isn’t true to size the box is pretty close.
I knew there had to be an easier way than what I've been doing. This video was perfect for me. Thank you so much for making this video!!
Dan,..muchas gracias..! These simple steps can be difficult for NOT EVERYDAY handymen like me.
You're very welcome!
You know what you’re doing! I really appreciate people who have your skills. How does a person go about finding a handyman such as you?
Your best bet is to search online for the exact service you offer and then cross your fingers!
Followed this step by step and didn't need to do a single level adjustment. Thanks!
Great job!
Thanks!
You bet!
So simple I thought it would’ve been too much work thanks g
I found this more useful than others I have watched. You were very informative about techniques for good placement, particularly how to get the best height. Too many others are just about the mechanic i.e. the bolts and screws.
Great video! I’ve mounted several but usually spend time doing a lot of measuring especially when I have an entertainment below and allowing room for space between top of entertainment and bottom of tv. Also found different tvs and mounts makes tv higher or lower so that measurement of top bracket is so important. Glad you pointed that out.
I pencil in lines, drawing where tv will be placed to be precise. I sometimes add plywood to hit more studs. Habit from hanging and mounting IT Racks in IDF rooms that are concrete walls
Fantastic video. Took me from concerned to confident!
Very helpful, well done and I especilly love the end sequence of things to make the installation fool-proof. You are saving many people a good amount of money by showing them just how easy it is (in most cases) to install solo. Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for this …… made me the hero of the family lol great instructions and demonstration and awesome job with showing the marks on the video👍🏾
You're welcome!
I love the drawings on the videos; very helpful to follow your instructions! And I'm quite glad you encountered a challenge to see how you'll solve it. THANK YOU!
Very clear and informative video. I am now confident enough to attempt doing this by myself. The only other info I would need is how to hide the wires. Thank you so very much Dan.
Glad it was helpful!
that's the best tv mount video I seen so far
great video...the imaginary lines on the wall helped to clarify the spacing needed for a proper wall mount. THank you
Awesome video, I’ve got like 4 TVs to mount so this will come in handy. 🤘
Another great video Dan! When hanging my TV's I sometimes use painter's tape to mark my wall, it's just so much easier to clean up
GREAT point. This guy isn't very helpful at all..
Best video I have seen on mounting a tv!
Thanks!
Very instructive and well done tutorial video. No nonsense. Thanks :)
you helped me a lot ,many thanks to you
You're welcome!
A good way to be absolutely sure you are drilling into the center of the stud for the lag screw (some stud finders may not be too accurate), is to drill a few small holes (say 1/8") either side of where you think the stud is. The bit will slip right in through the drywall if you are not on the stud, so you slide over and drill again until you find the side of the stud and you will feel when the bit hits the stud. Now you know clearly the edge of the stud so you can put the lag screw right in the center for solid mounting. The little holes will be unnoticeable behind the tv mount.
Hey Charles, thanks for the sharing the tip. That is a great way to make sure you are hitting the center and is especially important when finding metal studs.
@@StayHandy Also find the screws holding up the drywall with a metal detector. They are usually in the center.
Home Depot quality instructional video here sir! Thank you.
Good video bro very detailed oriented
Great video. Thank you 🙏.
Well done very helpful thank you so much 🙏🌹❤️
Tats super cool!! I'm mounting my tv today, its a stone wall had to drill and mount the screw, but i didn't realize i need socket adapter so it spoiled the threads in the screw.
Good video Dan, keep’em coming. I used lot of info that I got from you to start my handyman business,
Thanks
Thanks, will do!
Good video and tips
amazing showcase of how to measure things!! Thank you! 👍👍👍👍
You are welcome!
Thank you for your good detail
Very cool video I think you deserve a follow for being able to simply
Very useful info straight to the point I’m a fan now
Perfect simple useful explanation
Glad you liked it
Good idea to check with electrician scanner to look for wires behind the drywall.
Thank you 🔥
Great tutorial. Mounting an Insignia 39” and Samsung 58” this week. Video helps.
/Bklyn👑
This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Awesome video! Thank you!
Thank you, really like your videos! Do you have a video about building a French drain?
Thanks a lot. You saved me a lot of time and effort.
Thanks for posting this video. I look forward to seeing what other videos you have. It seems that there is one big problem that you didn't account for in this installation:....What if you had HDMI cable connections on the back of the TV that extend directly back towards the wall (vs come out from the side)....if the TV is too close too the wall...1) you wouldn't be able to plug in your cables or worse 2) if you installed those cables prior to mounting the TV you could snap off one or more of the HDMI plugs on the TV when you attempted to hang the TV. I've watched other videos on how to hang TV's and they've pointed this out. And those videos have suggest the use spacers. I'm no expert at this but that does seem like something you need to consider in the mounting/hanging process.
Also it might have been helpful to point out other hanging options if you can't reach studs for both hanging points (e.g., the mount has limited locations (holes) where you can insert the attachment screws into the wall). Obviously attaching at the studs is ideal but if that isn't possible there other screws that you could use that would allow you to attach a TV to just dry wall (e.g., screws that can hold up to 70lbs on a drywall attachment.).
Fair points. I think those situations are relatively rare, but I see your point.
This is explicit. Thanks
Thanks for sharing your video. However it's not centered as the studs are not in correct position. How do you overcome this?. Thanks
Go with a full motion tv wall mount you’ll be glad you did.
For sockets you want high torque low speed on that combi drill.
When picking my TV's height off the floor I realized that the recommended "eye level" suggestions from the internet made the view from the kitchen of the bottom of the screen blocked by the "eye level" heads of people sitting on the couch. I stuck an above average height person on the couch, went into the kitchen and sighted just above thier head to the wall where the TV was going to mount, and that's how I picked the bottom of my screen. Moral of the story is to consider all possible viewing locations before installing blocking and/or drilling holes.
Yes, it pays to think before you drill.
Thanks, I have installed my tv
Great! How did it go?
What factors should one look for if mounting above a gas fireplace? 🤔
Thanks! Very helpful.
Thanks for sharing. I would be scared to totally mess up my wall :(
You can do it!
Great video! What tv model is that??
Great video. Very informative!
good tips- ty
I'm a little Late but what about the Stands with the Mounts on them are they easier to do
They don't look as good or have as much flexability, but they allow you to skip drilling into the wall.
Hi i heave a question I’m planning on doing an accent wall where my tv goes so should I mount my bracket first or it can go on top of the wood
how to pick a Samsung 65 in Wall Mount? I'm moving to a much smaller apt from where I live now so I want to mount my tv because I''ll need every space I can get. So what you suggest? Also I'm moving into APT that has metal and concrete bldg. What's your best suggestion for mounts, I dont want something that extends from wall too far. But I also don't want to have any trouble with bright lights and viewing angles either. In addition my mom after dying from Covid I took her old 43 in lg while I was waiting to replace my old lg 50 inch that I loved but fuse went after 10 yrs of ownership. So what do you suggest there too? thx.
If you don’t have an electric drill. Is it OK to use screwdrivers
Hi. Could you please send me a link to buy the tv mount for 75”tv. Please.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
How do I find the center of the stud correctly?
Thanks
Are tv mounts really safe and secure, my only concern with mounting a 77 c1
Yesterday I mounted a 65" to an outside wall..I used tapcon,,very solid.
8:59 “Go look on the other side of the wall.” Uh, isn’t there a wall on the other side of the wall? And how will I figure out the placement of the wires behind that wall?
What is the model of the tv?
Great video but just some questions. I have a drywall and wants to hang my TV on to wall. Is it fine with one drill the holes and use the screws to attached/hang the TV? I can understand from your video that I don't need to use the included achors for drywall?
Cheers lad! Great channel
I'm keen on a flat mount like that but wouldn't it be a pain to change cables around? Not that you should have to do that often.
It is more difficult than an articulating mount, but articulating mounts often end up crooked because they move.
Hi I watched this video as I needed some help with putting up a tv bracket and hadn’t done much drilling previously.
Yesterday I drilled the 2 required holes for my bracket the grey wall plugs that were supplied fit fine, I noticed early on that the screws were quite large in fact larger than the plugs. When it came to screwing it in the screws would only go so far. Do I need longer grey wall plugs or shorter screws?
Don't use the wall plugs unless you are mounting to stone or brick. They are NOT for drywall. If you have drywall, you need to find the stud and mount to that directly with the lag screws.
@@StayHandy hi thank you for the reply. I am definitely dealing with stone walls here.
Mr. Handyman, where did you buy the TV cabinet from? It's a really nice looking wood piece.
What size aquarium is that?
How do I remove my already hung TV off the wall mount to attach the antenna cable..thank u
There will be some sort of clip or screw holding in the bottom. Once you release that you can pull the bottom out and then lift.
@@StayHandy ….thx, but I’ve already set up an appointment with Geek Squad to assist me. Thank u
Which Samsung tv is this ? Crystal ir Qled?
Good job!
I'm confused because you drew a center line, but seem to have mounted it to the left...
That's because you have to mount it to two studs, and the studs were positioned to the left.
Love your videos. Can you make a video on how you organize your tools on your work vehicle? Or perhaps a video on how to keep track of your work schedule? Both would be very helpful
What size level is that ?
A two foot level
Thanks for this helpful video. Recently, I've been running into the problem of screwing in 2.5 inch screws (63mm, M6.3) for a low-profile TV mount and could use some advice. It seems to stop right about the 1.5 inch line, even with a successfully drilled (no resistance) 2.5 inch pilot hole. Checked our 'frame walk' video and don't see anything problematic (no pipes, metal, etc.). Maybe I can ask for your help to confirm this - I can share a photo of the frame with an arrow pointing to where I'm installing the TV mount. That would be appreciated, just let me know where to post/share the photo. Otherwise, I don't know why I am unable to screw into the wall further than 1.5 inches.
Is your drill just running out of torque? Did you try to use a socket wrench?
@@StayHandy Thanks for your reply. I tried my other drill (Makita) with no success. I have not tried a socket wrench - it seems counterintuitive since I don't imagine I'm stronger than drills. What if I just use a 1.5 inch screw? Would it hold a 17 pound TV?
How do you hide the power cord? I was hoping it would be in this video.
Fit tv legs and stand on wall unit.
Basically the TV mount is a funky French cleat.
mm how do you repair the wall from all those marks you made??? esp if you live in a brand new apt never lived in before.
No way jack denmo used to do DIY guides !
It was unlocked already
Can I just eye everything??
You can do whatever you like, you just may not enjoy the consequences.
I had to exit outta this one immediately after you picked up the driver drill and called it an impact 😂😂😂😂
Wish me luck!!!! I’ll update this comment when finished. Hopefully lol
And?
@@evangacos2428 it was very easy surprisingly 🙏🏾🙏🏾
You didn’t cover how you hide the cables
is my tv too old ? I don't have these 4 screws, FFS, I have the bracket up and step 2, attach bracket to TV, MATHERFATHER !
Haha. Step one is to mount the bracket to the TV.
I’m looking at the back of my tv and the screws are loose at the top the ones that’s on the tv 😩😩😩
Absolute nightmare if brick, why well you now have metal studs in the wall, plus if you're not happy with the position your screwed.
Best have a rail system that allows you to raise or lower or position the TV, but no such thing exists other then a trolley
Yeah if you have brick then you'll want to be extra careful with your measurments.
You left out the MOST important number..........The height from floor to center of TV. 42" or something different.
You don't need that number. The best way to get the height of the TV is have someone sit where they will be viewing it, and then hold your tape measure up to represent the TV (as shown in video). Sometimes you want your TV very high and sometimes you want it below eye level while sitting on the coach.
@@StayHandy Did you mention any of that in your video?
All this info is fine I just don't like this style of mount used here... Tv mounts are so cheap get one with some movement left or right, maybe some decent tilt to adjust for sunlight..
and lastly most LCD TV are VA panel ( with bad viewing angles) .. SO.. it really suck if you have guest over and they see the TV washed out and you can't move it to adjust....
These are big issues that can be solved by just picking a different mount... Moveable and none moveable these days cost about the same.. Maybe 5-10$ difference at most...
He looks like as if related to Dr. Oz
Is nathan aware that if someone else comes and checks if its been proven for themselves and gets different results because of an error they did and they kept unknowingly doing that error over and over againg... then what was proven?
You called a drill an impact driver. There is a very big difference.
You measured from the Carpet...not the Floor