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Mounting a TV on the wall has become a staple for home entertainment setups. To ensure proper mounting and avoid damaging the wall, you will want to follow these steps from our experienced installers.

  1. Determine where you want to mount the TV on your wall. Make sure it’s not in the way of swinging doors or windows. If there is a window in the room, it’s best to place the TV along the same wall instead of opposite it, to avoid a glare on the TV.
  2. Test the view of the location and height of installation using a TV-shaped cutout or painter’s tape and paper. This will help you adjust the location before drilling into the wall and give you an idea of how the TV will look in that spot, once it’s installed.
  3. Once you have the location chosen, you will need to use the stud finder to locate the studs in the wall and mark them with a pencil. For a secure installation, it’s important to only secure your TV mount into studs. Drywall alone will not withstand the weight of a TV.
  4. To ensure the installation is level, place the level along the top of the TV-shaped cutout. Using a pencil, mark pilot holes where you plan to drill.
  5. Position the wall mount and check the level again. Adjust and mark the location on the wall with a pencil again if needed.
  6. Drill pilot holes into the marked studs using the proper drill bit.
  7. Using a screwdriver or drill with the appropriate bit, attach the mount to the wall.
  8. Gently place the TV face down on a towel or Styrofoam packaging. Attach the mounting plate directly to the back of the TV.
  9. With help from someone else, lift the TV while making sure the mounting plate aligns with the wall mount and make sure the TV is securely attached before letting go.
  10. For an aesthetically pleasing setup, zip tie or velcro all the cords together and use cord covers in the same color as your wall to hide all of the cables.

If you’d like to enjoy your new TV without the trouble of mounting it yourself, contact Geeks on Site for hassle-free, professional TV wall mounting service for your home or business.

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TV mounting is a professional service that involves securely attaching a television to a wall, using specialized mounts and hardware.

The VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) interface is the distance between the four mounting holes on the back of a TV (shown as ‘horizontal distance x vertical distance’). This interface is commonly used to mount screens on wall mounts or stands.

The VESA is a mounting interface standard used for attaching monitors and TVs to wall mounts or stands. Televisions use several different VESA pattern sizes. The most common are VESA 200×200 for TVs up to 32 inches, VESA 400×400 for TVs up to 60 inches, and VESA 600×400 for bigger-screen TVs.

VESA and display manufacturers use a variety of mounting interface standards and have a similarly wide range of attachments. Not all monitors use the same pattern and not all arms are the same. While standardized, VESA mounting is NOT universal, rather sub-categorized.

Yes, TV mounts often come with weight limitations and size restrictions. Read the instruction manual to ensure you are adhering to these guidelines.

As long as the TV wall mount is bolted into wall studs for a drywall installation, or secure holes into a brick wall, the TV should be securely attached to the wall. If you place the screws directly into the surface, the TV will not be very secure.

There are different types of TV wall mounts which include fixed, tilting, swiveling and full-motion mounts.

When choosing your TV mount, one style is not any better than the other. It depends on your room layout, where you plan to place the TV, and where you will be sitting.

TV mounts can typically be repositioned easily after installation, depending on the TV mount and its adjustability features.

While some people may have the skills and tools to mount a TV themselves, hiring a professional is recommended for ensuring proper installation. Contact Geeks On Site to have a professional set up your TV.

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