Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Installation of provider-supplied standard, non- swivel TV mounting bracket. Cost estimate can change based on bracket selection
- Secure the TV and load test the hardware
- Not all surfaces can safely accommodate a TV wall mount. Installation location is subject to provider discretion. Additional charges may apply
- Cord concealment within provider-supplied cover (approx. 3 ft) , connect TV to power source and up to 1exterior devices. Does not include concealment behind walls
- Cleanup work area
At the very top and very bottom of your cord cover, it’s possible that your cords will be visible. However, if you have a TV stand under your mounted TV, it will likely conceal the cords extending out of the bottom of your cord cover. Your TV Wall Mounting pro will install the cord cover so that it extends at least an inch higher than the bottom of your mounted TV, so your TV will likely conceal the cords extending out of the top of your cord cover.
The TV installer can help you determine the best location, based on the location of the power outlet, the location of wall studs (to support the weight of your TV), and where you plan to sit or lie down while watching the TV. The pro will want to know if you’ll be sitting, standing, or lying down, so that the height of the TV will be comfortable for your neck. And, for that reason, TV Wall Mounting on or above a fireplace is rarely the best choice, even if it doesn’t involve drilling through solid brick or stone. A tilting TV mount or swivel mount can help or solve the issue, if you decide a higher location is truly the best option for your room. Tilting and swivel mounts generally cost a bit more than standard mounts.
Please make sure you have the TV and its power cord on hand before your appointment. When the service provider arrives to mount your flat-screen to the wall, you’ll need to show your technician the wall where the TV goes and the appropriate outlet (directly below or behind your TV).
Homes with walls made of drywall are covered in this TV Wall Mounting service. Plumbing or other issues concealed behind the wall may require mounting in a different location. Sometimes additional surfaces like brick, plaster, stucco, etc. may be able to safely accommodate a TV wall mount. Your technician will review with you on site and discuss any risks, additional cost, or other considerations.
Flat-screen TVs are expensive, somewhat delicate, and surprisingly heavy. A professional tv installation will safeguard the investment you’ve already made in your TV, as well as safeguarding your back and your drywall. Also, a pro installer can help you determine the best location for mounting, to help make your home theatre as epic as possible.
It’s so simple, You can easily test your wall by knocking on the wall. If it produces a hollow sound, your wall is most likely drywall, plaster, or wood. If you do not hear any echo at all, your wall is probably brick or concrete.
A basic wall mount job on plaster or drywall will take a pro less than 1.5 hours to do. However, there are a number of factors that can prolong the time it takes to finish the job, such as installing concrete walls or dismounting your existing TV. In a more complex job, you can expect to take around 2-3 hours to complete according to your needs.
The job will be more difficult due to the wall type most likely being brick and the possibility of heat damage to your cables or your TV over time. But yes, of course, you can mount TVs above a fireplace if you keep the factors above in mind.
If you choose to hide the cables behind the plaster wall or use a trunking to hide the cables for an additional cost, tv mount mate’s pro will bring a trunking or an appropriate tool to you and your pro will install the trunking to conceal your cables or conceal the cables behind the plaster wall. If you do not let us know the option you prefer, your cables will be visible.
An installer can help you determine the best spot based on the location of the power socket, the location of wall studs (to support the weight of your TV), and where you plan to sit while watching the TV. In addition, please clean the area where the TV will be mounted. If you need help moving furniture, please let your pro know so they can help you. Lastly, make sure your TV power cable is long enough to reach electrical socket.
We will ask you when you contact us whether you or another adult will be available to assist the pro in lifting the television If the TV is 48 inches or larger in size. If not, we will send another pro at an additional cost to ensure that your TV is safely lifted into place with.