Questions people ask before mounting.
Short, honest answers to the things that come up most often. For the full picture, the guides go deeper.
Can I mount a TV on any wall?
No. The wall must be able to carry the load. Solid masonry and timber studs are suitable with the correct fixings; plasterboard on its own is not. Identify your wall type before anything else.
How high should the TV be?
A common guide is to set the centre of the screen at roughly seated eye level. Dry-fit it and check from where you actually sit, then adjust to taste. Higher mounting usually needs a tilting bracket.
What is VESA and why does it matter?
VESA is the spacing between the four mounting holes on the back of your TV, in millimetres. The mount you buy must support your TV's VESA pattern and weight. Check both on the spec sheets.
Can I hide the cables inside the wall?
Signal cables such as HDMI can often be routed in-wall. Mains power is different — a standard power lead must not be run inside a wall. Use an in-wall rated power kit or an electrician, or route power through surface trunking instead.
Is it a good idea to mount a TV above a fireplace?
It can work, but the screen usually ends up higher than ideal, so a tilting mount is almost always needed. Heat and the extra height are the two things to weigh up carefully.
Do I need two people?
For anything but the smallest screens, yes. A second person makes dry-fitting, levelling, and hanging far safer and more accurate.
Will mounting damage my wall?
Mounting leaves fixing holes, which can be filled and painted later. If you rent, check what your tenancy allows before drilling.
Does this website mount TVs or sell mounts?
No. TVMountView is an independent educational resource only. We do not sell, supply, or install anything. For products or installation, use a reputable retailer or qualified local professional.
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