Perfect Plasma TV Installation On A Plaster Wall

Article on Plasma TV Installation by Aberdeen Odd Jobs

Any Plasma TV installation should be carried out very carefully and it is particularly the case when mounting a Plasma or LCD flat screen TV on a plaster wall. Read on to find out how it should be done...

If you just put screws in the plaster to hold your new Plasma television onto the wall, it could eventually fall and smash onto the floor, breaking the TV but also potentially injuring you or one of the family! With this in mind taking some time out to get everything prepared and ready or even hiring a TV installation service is well worth the effort it is going to take.

Plaster Wall Mounting Considerations

When mounting a Plasma TV on a plaster wall there is something called a stud finder which you should use to find the studs of the wall behind the plaster. The stud finder or stud detector finds the studs by using a little radar detector or a magnet.

You need to find these studs as these will be set into the wooding uprights that hold the plaster in place and will be a much stronger base for attaching your TV bracket.

Next, you want to be sure the television can be viewed from all angles for everyone to have a comfortable view. You will want to know how far up from the floor you want the television because you don't want to get it all installed and find out everyone is getting a stiff neck. You will need to purchase a mounting kit that is VESA (Video Electronic Standard Association) which will be strong enough to hold this expensive television set firmly in place.

If you use Plasma TV installation services such as Aberdeen Odd Jobs, we will help you to do this.

TV Mounting Brackets

On the back of the Plasma television you'll fine mounting holes. What you do is align them up with the holes in the wall mount and that allows the TV to fit safely in place.

There are a bewildering variety of TV mounts available for use today and some even operate on a remote control for easy and versatile viewing pleasure no matter where you are sitting in the room. Read our article on different types of Plasma and LCD TV brackets for more information. 

Now, you are ready to deal with the wires. You can choose to drill holes for the wires and feed them down the back of the wall with a box cutter or a dry wall saw.

Or you can use a cable tidy or runner which will sit on top of the wall and allow a simpler but perhaps not as neat a solution.

Next, secure your mounting to the wall studs you found with the stud detector. Attaching the TV to the studs should make sure it will hold the total weight of the television. My advice would be that you have someone help you to lift the TV onto the bracket and anchor it to the wall mounting.

Finally hook up the wires and your should be ready to enjoy your new flat screen TV.

If you are looking for help (or the easy option!) and live in Aberdeen, Scotland then why not contact us and hire a Plasma TV installation service in Aberdeen. You won't have to worry about doing anything as we will install your Plasma television to your specifications and save you the headache of it all.

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