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TV mounting and picture hanging Beta
A neighbor mounts your TV on a wall bracket and hangs pictures, mirrors and art level and secure, into studs or the right anchors.
- How often
- One-off
- Where the work happens
- Inside your home
- Who it suits
- Best done by an adult
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TV mounting and picture hanging means getting heavy, awkward things onto your walls straight and secure: finding studs, attaching a bracket rated for the TV, lifting and leveling the screen, and hanging frames, mirrors and gallery walls at a comfortable height.
New homeowners, people who just bought a bigger TV, renters decorating with their landlord's okay, and anyone with a stack of frames leaning against the wall ask for it.
A neighbor with the right tools and a good eye can often finish in an afternoon. Running power through the wall, adding outlets or any other electrical work belongs with a licensed electrician; a neighbor can use a cord cover along the wall instead.
Also called: TV mounting service, TV wall mount installation, mount my TV on the wall, picture hanging service, hang pictures, mirror hanging.
What's usually included
- Finding studs and marking a level mounting height
- Installing the wall bracket and hanging the TV
- Tidying cords inside a surface cord cover
- Hanging pictures, mirrors and art
- Laying out a gallery wall with paper templates first
- Patching old holes, if asked
What to ask before you hire
- How big and heavy is the TV, and do you already have a mount?
- Is the wall drywall, plaster or brick, and is there a fireplace below?
- Where are the outlets, and how should the cords be hidden?
- If you rent, does your lease allow mounting things on the walls?
- What height do you want, measured from where you usually sit?
Staying safe
- Check for pipes and wiring before you drill, ideally with a stud finder that also detects live wires.
- Lift the TV onto the bracket with two people, every single time.
- Never hang a heavy mirror or a TV from drywall anchors that are not rated for the weight.
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Questions people ask
How high should a TV be mounted?
A common rule of thumb is the middle of the screen near eye level when you are seated. Over a fireplace it ends up higher, so try the height with tape first.
Can the cords be hidden inside the wall?
Running power inside a wall is electrical work for a licensed electrician. A neighbor can use a paintable cord cover on the wall surface instead.
Can a TV go on a brick or plaster wall?
Yes, with the right drill bits and anchors. Mention the wall type ahead of time so they bring the right tools.
Do I need to buy the TV mount myself?
You can, or the neighbor can suggest a type that fits your TV and wall. Check the TV's weight and hole pattern before buying.
Thinking of offering this yourself?
- Carry a stud finder, a drill with wood and masonry bits, a long level, a tape measure, anchors in several weights, and bring a second person for lifting.
- Hang every TV bracket into studs or anchors rated for the weight, and check the TV's mounting hole pattern before a bracket is bought.
- Price by the item, such as a TV, a mirror or a set of frames, and see what handyman help nearby asks for similar work.
- Mark the height on the wall with painter's tape first, because changing your mind after drilling means more holes.
- Bring a cord-cover kit, and send any in-wall wiring to an electrician.
