How to hang a TV without a bracket on the wall

In modern interiors, you can often find television panels hanging on the wall. This method allows, on the one hand, to save room space, and on the other, to decorate an empty wall. At the same time, you can save on the purchase of one or several paintings for its decoration.

Restrictions when installing a TV without a bracket

A mounting method without using a bracket can be implemented if the TV is viewed in one direction. In this case, there is no need to select an angle of inclination or rotation for comfortable viewing, so wall mounting is considered the optimal solution.

Mounting the monitor without using a bracket is possible for certain types of displays. LCD and plasma flat panels are suitable for blind mounting. All others require a frame with a shelf or a stationary TV stand.

Before mounting, it is necessary to analyze whether the wall can support the weight of the TV. If it is made of lightweight material, such as drywall, then it is not worth the risk. Concrete, brick, and cinder block structures are considered reliable supports.

Attention! The documentation for the TV should indicate that it can be wall-mounted.

As a rule, panels with a large diagonal are attached only with brackets designed for heavy weight.In models designed for mounting, connectors and cords are located on the sides and on the front panel. Otherwise, when attached tightly to the surface, it will become impossible to use the connectors located at the back. There should be holes for screws on the back of the display case.

Choosing a place for the TV

To watch TV in one direction, you need to decide on the mounting location. Convenient and comfortable viewing depends on the correct choice. When choosing a location, the type of TV, diagonal size, and method of television broadcasting (analog, digital, cable, satellite) are taken into account.

Important! The basic rule is that the screen should be located at the same level as your eyes.

Watching TV with your neck up or down is equally uncomfortable and unsafe for your health. There are special tables that recommend the optimal distance from the screen to the viewing position depending on the length of the diagonal. For example, a panel with a 32-inch diagonal is recommended to be installed at a distance of about 2 m, and for a 50-inch diagonal it will increase to 3 m.

Before installing a TV, you should examine the selected location according to several criteria.

Check the wall for hidden electrical wiring using a signaling device or other device so as not to stumble upon an electrical conductor while drilling holes.

Availability of an outlet in the area where the panel is located. It is desirable that it be as close to the screen as possible to conveniently hide the wires.

To place the panel, do not use niches in which the TV will overheat. On the contrary, you should choose an open place.

Hang a TV on the wall without a wall bracket: step by step

Possible installation methods are usually indicated in the instructions.Before installation, you must make sure that the purchased TV can be hung without using a bracket.

Mounting methods depend on the size of the TV. The easiest way to hang a TV is with a diagonal of less than 24 inches. If there are screw slots on the back panel, you will need to secure the mounting screws or self-tapping screws, which are often included, into the wall. The panel hangs like a framed photo. This method can only be used if it is permitted by the instructions for the TV.

Reference! A tight fit to the wall limits the possibility of ventilation, which leads to overheating of the equipment.

To ensure ventilation, a support mount is used. To hang a TV without a bracket, you can use a diagram using metal corners:

Step 1. Purchase perforated all-metal corners, metal plates, bolts, and nuts from a hardware store.

Step 2. From metal plates 4 mm thick, make a frame the size of the TV. Drill holes for the bolt slots on the back wall of the panel. The diameter of the holes depends on the thread diameter of the bolts.

Step 3. Using bolts, attach 4 corners to the frame. Fix the resulting structure on the back panel of the TV also using bolts. Check the secure fastening.

Step 4. Attach 4 corners to the wall, strictly observing the distances between the corners fixed on the back panel.

Step 5. Attach the panel to the wall, select a position. Standard metal corners have three ready-made holes that allow you to select the desired position.

Step 6. Fasten the corners with bolts and nuts.

Important! It is necessary to pay special attention to the secure fastening of all elements to prevent the TV from falling.

How to hide wires

A modern TV can have up to 6-7 cables. Wires crawling along the wall look sloppy and spoil the interior of the room as a whole, and not just one wall. There are several ways to neatly hide wires.

The ideal option would be to place the outlet close under the monitor, when the outlet itself and the plug from the power cord come into focus. The disadvantage of this method is that you can only hide the power cord. Most often it is used when installing advertising monitors, for example, in hairdressing salons.

If the wall is not hollow, you can carefully cut a channel for the wires, which, after placing the wires in it, can be covered with wall finishing material. This method can be effective if the TV is mounted on a wall during renovation.

The simplest and most inexpensive solution would be to use special cable channels matched to the color of the wall or TV. They come in a variety of sizes (depending on the number of wires that need to be hidden). They can be used in design by attaching to them, for example, different shelves for a tuner, DVD player or other devices and items.