Wall-Mounting Your TV
Published August 2026 · Last verified August 2026
A television mounted flat on the wall, with not a single cord in sight, is one of the most satisfying upgrades in a living room. It looks like it belongs there, like a picture frame. The trouble is the two hard parts hiding behind that clean look: hanging a heavy TV so it will never fall, and making the cables disappear the right way. This guide walks you through both in plain English. No jargon. No judgment. No rushing.
A television mounted flat on the wall, with not a single cord in sight, is one of the most satisfying upgrades in a living room. It looks like it belongs there, like a picture frame. The trouble is the two hard parts hiding behind that clean look: hanging a heavy TV so it will never fall, and making the cables disappear the right way. This guide walks you through both in plain English. No jargon. No judgment. No rushing.
What's inside this guide
The printable PDF walks through 18 short chapters, in plain language. It also includes an everyday cheat sheet and at-a-glance pictures.
- First, What Kind Of Wall Do You Have
- Choosing The Right Mount
- How High, And The Mantel Question
- Finding The Studs: The Part You Cannot Skip
- Hanging The TV Safely
- The Key Idea: Two Very Different Cables
- Hiding The Signal Cables In The Wall
- Hiding The Power The Right Way
- How An In-Wall Power Kit Works
- The New-Outlet Route And The Electrician Line
- The Shortcuts To Refuse
- Soundbars, Cable Boxes, And Other Bits
- Getting The Picture Right
- Making It Sound As Good As It Looks
- If You Mount Over A Fireplace
- Should You DIY This Or Call Me
- The Safety Rules, All In One Place
- Keeping It Looking And Working Great
Get the printable guide
Everything above is a quick summary. The full, printable guide — the same words, laid out to read and keep by the computer — is a free PDF.
Last verified August 2026. Information accurate as of October 18, 2026.
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