How to Hang Your 75-Inch TV: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you excited to finally hang your new 75-inch TV on your wall, but unsure of the best way to do it? Hanging a large TV requires some planning and attention to detail to ensure a secure and level installation. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of hanging your 75-inch TV, from preparation to final installation.
Preparation
Before you start hanging your TV, make sure you have the following:
- A sturdy wall mount designed for a 75-inch TV (check the manufacturer’s specifications for compatibility)
- A level (laser or bubble)
- A drill with a screwdriver and drill bits
- Wall anchors (e.g., drywall anchors or molly bolts)
- Screws and washers for the TV mount
- A friend or helper to assist with the installation
Choosing the Right Wall Mount
When selecting a wall mount, consider the following factors:
- Weight capacity: Ensure the mount can support the weight of your TV (typically 75-100 pounds for a 75-inch TV)
- Type of wall: Choose a mount designed for your type of wall (e.g., drywall, concrete, or brick)
- Adjustability: Consider a mount with adjustable tilt, swivel, and height to optimize viewing angles
- Cable management: Look for a mount with built-in cable management features to keep your cables organized
Measuring and Marking the Wall
Before hanging your TV, measure the width of your TV and the distance from the top of the TV to the mounting holes. Mark the wall with a pencil at the desired height and width, taking into account the TV’s mounting holes and any obstructions (e.g., electrical outlets).
Drilling Pilot Holes and Installing Wall Anchors
Use a drill to create pilot holes for the wall anchors, about 1/4 inch deep. Insert the wall anchors into the pilot holes and screw them into place. Make sure they’re securely fastened to the wall.
Installing the Wall Mount
Attach the wall mount to the wall anchors, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure the mount is level and securely fastened to the wall.
Hanging the TV
Carefully lift the TV and place it onto the wall mount. Align the mounting holes on the TV with the mount’s screws. Insert the screws and tighten them in a star pattern to avoid damaging the TV or wall.
Final Adjustments
Adjust the TV’s position to ensure it’s level and securely fastened to the mount. Tighten any loose screws or bolts. Finally, plug in your TV and test it to ensure it’s working properly.
Tips and Considerations
- Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific TV and wall mount.
- Consider hiring a professional if you’re not comfortable with the installation process.
- Make sure the TV is at a comfortable viewing height and distance from the floor.
- Plan for cable management and hide any unsightly cables behind the TV or in a cable box.
By following these steps and tips, you’ll be able to hang your 75-inch TV securely and enjoy a stunning viewing experience. Happy installing!
I live in a manufactured double wide home. This entertainment center is built in and has a faux rock wall. My wife has recently tasked me into hanging the TV up instead of it sitting on the shelf thats built in (she wants Christmas decorations on the shelf).
I'm a little bit of a handyman but not with this. Does anyone have advice on what's needed? I'm assuming I need to knock out some of the rock enough for a articulated tv mount. Problem is what do I do if there's no stud towards the center?
Shes asked for this for a few years so I really need to get it done. Any help is appreciated. I also feel like I would have trouble centering it. Thanks in advance!
Show it…..
Show the whole thing…
Show us the fireplace this will be hanging above so we can convince you to not.
Have you investigated a ceiling mount option?
I wouldn’t 🤷♀️ , use a ceiling mount or a stand
r/TVTooHigh
Buy mount
find studs
remove rocks ( bonus carefully remove and save them if you think you’ll want to undo the demo…)
Install mount attached to studs
Test fit
if needed add 1x project board spacer cut to size screwed to studs, add layer if needed.
Install HDMI and power cable run properly( optional)
Clean up
Mount
Enjoy
Or hire professional installer and keep an eye on them to not cut corners.
Ceiling mount imo
Drill from your daughters room through the studs, 1/4” hole once you are through the stone, attach a 1×4 (actually 3/4” x 3 1/2” or 5 quarter (actually 1” thick” piece of wood using lag bolts to the wall. Depending on the type of tv bracket you have you may need two pieces of wood. Hang your tv bracket to thees pieces of wood. If it’s a really big tv I would use the 5 quarter lumber. Patch the holes in your daughter’s room.
What is on the other side of this wall?
Thats not gonna happen. You need a stud to mount a TV safely
Buy a tv stand and put it on the floor.
Why not just add another shelf tastefully to put Christmas decorations on.
If that goes wrong, then at least you won’t have a broken 75″ TV. You just have some broken decorations. And you maintain the resell value of your home.
There’s an episode on Ask This Old House, about exactly this. What you have requires mounting to studs, NOT the stone.
https://imgur.com/a/QrSAzoL
There’s a link to a wider picture. Didn’t want the family in the reflection on TV in the original post.
The faux stone wall is obsolete if this is your TV wall and you are going that big. We can talk about the merits of a 75” TV in a small room like that but I fear that ship has sailed.
Tear out the faux stone and the sheet rock behind it. Put some fresh insulation in the pockets so that your daughter can have peace and quiet. Make the new wall conducive to mounting stuff. I put 3/4 plywood and then mounted the TV on a mounted that telescopes out, left and right, so I can hide all my other devices on the wall behind the TV. Instead of plywood look at the slat walls used in retail stores. You can hang mounts on then and they look good.
Bonus she will see what a big project it is and why you put it off for so long.
Don’t
Attach some 2x4s across those posts and attach your mount to them
Remove some of the stone facade for the TV wall mount to sit flat against the drywall and anchor into the studs. They make extending and articulating TV mounts so that the mount bracket, once anchored to the wall, can be extended out past the stone to allow the TV to hang properly without conflicting with the stone wall. Stone facade like this is often cemented to a metal mesh overlay attached to the drywall beneath. There is frequently not much if any cement/mortar between the stone, with most of the adhesion being achieved through patterned grooving on the back of the stone. I would highly advise against trying to hang this TV on the stone in any way.
Hanging ceiling mount or remove stone, metal mesh, old drywall and install a fresh section of drywall marked with stud locations then install robust, extending mount onto the studs.
Edit: Didn’t read the OP carefully enough and realized after it’s a Faux rock wall not real. Concept still basically the same, just should be significantly easier to remove the necessary sections of faux rock.
With a quick glance the rock work looks nice but then I can see how poorly it’s been laid. It’s a shame. No idea how to hang your TV though. From the ceiling sounds like the best advice.
Stop it. just stop.
If you could figure out where the studs are and never plan to ever remove the TV I guess you could use a grinder with a blade that can cut through the stone to carve out a gap large enough to mount a couple of 2x4s to the studs. That would get you past the rock protruding out. Then attach the TV mount to the 2x4s. (Maybe paint the 2x4s grey to match the rock wall before adding the mount)
And this 1 extreme close up photo is all you are giving us to work with?
Are you paranoid that reddit people will figure out where you live with a wider angle photo and find you and then get a plan together to go out and steal your TV?
This is not the right way to do it. But. get a masonry bit drill thru rock into studs send some GRK screws thru the mount.
Use a couple of those rock climbing thingamagiggys.