3 Mistakes DIYers Make When Mounting a TV

Summary by Krater

The host demonstrates and explains three common mistakes DIYers make when mounting a TV to a wall: using incorrect mounting bolts, failing to secure the mount properly to the wall, and positioning the TV at the wrong height.

From the video

Answers: What are the common mistakes when mounting a TV to the wall?

• TV wall mounting mistakes
• Selecting TV mounting bolts
• Securing TV mount to drywall
• Finding wall studs
• Determining TV mounting height

What it concludes

• Using bolts that are too long for a TV mount can cause distortion, screen damage, or crack the screen.
• Mounting a TV mount only into drywall using drywall screws without studs is not secure and can cause the mount to tear out of the wall under pressure.
• Mounting the TV to at least two studs is the safest and most reliable method.
• Toggle bolts provide a much stronger hold in drywall than traditional plastic drywall anchors.
• Using an edge-finding stud finder like the Zircon HD55 or Walabot DIY 2 is much more reliable than cheap stud finders.
• Positioning the TV at a height where viewing angle requires no more than 15 degrees of eye movement ensures a comfortable viewing experience.