Have you wall-mounted a flat-screen TV, without professional help?

Sue B · 11-29-17, 10:23 AM

I have a 42" TV that would look good over the fireplace, and I'm curious how "involved" it would be for me and my husband to mount it on the wall. I saw a Home Depot video that makes it look easy, but of course they always do!

I would prefer one of those floating-arm mounts to make it easier to access the back, but how secure are they? Would the TV bounce around during a workout? TIA!

tiletha444 · 11-29-17, 11:51 AM

My husband & I mounted our TV to the wall. We used a floating-arm mount. It is very secure and I love that I can turn the TV towards the kitchen and watch TV while I cook, clean, etc.

Make sure you have the right tools (such as a level, drill, stud-finder, screwdriver...), measure everything twice (lol), and watch a few different how-to videos.

You can do it!

unfetteredpast · 11-29-17, 01:46 PM

Yes. Hanging the mount is not hard -- as tiletha444 said, have your tools ready and measure twice. The awkward part is getting the TV onto the wall mount. You definitely need two people to do this.

Now if you wanted to install an electrical outlet near the TV wall mount so the wires were not visible, or a cable junction box, that would probably require a professional.

Lucky Star · 11-29-17, 04:09 PM

DH flat-mounted a tv over our fireplace, and mounted another with a floating arm (swing arm?) in our exercise room. Both were pretty easy and are very secure.

Sue B · 11-30-17, 08:44 AM

Thanks, I feel much more confident about this now!

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11-29-17, 10:23 AM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	Have you wall-mounted a flat-screen TV, without professional help? I have a 42" TV that would look good over the fireplace, and I'm curious how "involved" it would be for me and my husband to mount it on the wall. I saw a Home Depot video that makes it look easy, but of course they always do! I would prefer one of those floating-arm mounts to make it easier to access the back, but how secure are they? Would the TV bounce around during a workout? TIA! __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

11-29-17, 11:51 AM
tiletha444 Join Date: Feb 2012	My husband & I mounted our TV to the wall. We used a floating-arm mount. It is very secure and I love that I can turn the TV towards the kitchen and watch TV while I cook, clean, etc. Make sure you have the right tools (such as a level, drill, stud-finder, screwdriver...), measure everything twice (lol), and watch a few different how-to videos. You can do it!

11-29-17, 01:46 PM
unfetteredpast Join Date: Dec 2008	Yes. Hanging the mount is not hard -- as tiletha444 said, have your tools ready and measure twice. The awkward part is getting the TV onto the wall mount. You definitely need two people to do this. Now if you wanted to install an electrical outlet near the TV wall mount so the wires were not visible, or a cable junction box, that would probably require a professional.

11-29-17, 04:09 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	DH flat-mounted a tv over our fireplace, and mounted another with a floating arm (swing arm?) in our exercise room. Both were pretty easy and are very secure. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

11-30-17, 08:44 AM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	Thanks, I feel much more confident about this now! __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.