Common Mistakes Made When Mounting a TV

Hanging your shiny new 65” TV on the wall is the best way to save space in your home. It eliminates the need for other pieces of furniture, and it makes the room look nice and clean. Getting it up on the wall isn’t the hardest thing in the world to do, if you know what you’re doing. Things can get dodgy real fast if you don’t. These are some common mistakes made when mounting a TV, and everyone does at least one of them.

The Bracket isn’t Level

Don’t activate your OCD by hanging the TV crooked. Use a level before you drill any holes to make sure the bracket is level. Once its level, mark the holes so that you know exactly where to drill. This simple hack will keep your sanity in check. You don’t want a constant reminder the TV is crooked every time you sit down to binge shows.

Miss the Studs

The mounting bracket will only work if its mounted directly into the wall studs behind the drywall. Use a stud finder to locate and mark them. When the bracket isn’t mounted properly, you’ll know when the TV drops to the floor and breaks. Don’t just hang the TV and walk away, either—slowly let the bracket take the weight of the TV to make sure it’s done right.

Hang it at the Wrong Height

This is the biggest mistake people make. This is matter of preference, of course, but make sure you get it right. If you hang the TV too high, you will have to crane your neck and stare at the ceiling. Sit down on the couch and let your gaze fall naturally on the spot where you want the TV. The idea is to hang the TV in a spot that’s comfortable and natural. Watching the game shouldn’t be uncomfortable unless your team is terrible.

Didn’t Adjust the Sight and Sound

Once the TV is no longer free standing on a base, you might notice the sound is different and not as good. The sound will probably not sound as deep and clear. Use the sound settings on the TV to get better sound out of it. You might want to add a sound bar to really get a clear sound. Now that you will view the TV from a different angle, it’s also a good idea to adjust the brightness and contrast of the picture.

Forgot to Add More Cables

The cost of adding two or three more cables the first time around is less than having to do it later. When you already have holes in the wall, fish some extra HDMI cables through them for future use. If you want to add a game console or computer tower to your entertainment center later, the hardware is already in place. Doing it now will save time and money, as you won’t need to add more holes in the wall later.

If you live in or around Denver, TV installation is our specialty. Denver Sight & Sound can hang your TV for you, so you don’t have to worry about it crashing to the floor and breaking.