Installing a tv wall mount

Here are some tips for installation of your TV wall mount.

First, decide what type will work best for your needs. Full motion, tilting, low profile and motorized mounts are all popular options.

Next, purchase a mount that is compatible with your TV. Mounts aren't one size fits all. The Sanus Mount Finder (www.sanus.com) provides search results for nearly every TV brand out there and is very user friendly.

Most mounts can be installed with basic hand tools you may already own, such as a screw-driver, electric drill, level, wrench, or socket set, and a stud finder - as east as 1-2-3!

1. Use a stud finder to locate the studs behind the wall and mark with a pencil or awl. Screw the mount's wall plate to the wall studs using an electric drill.
2. With a screwdriver attach the mounting bracket to the back of your TV using the holes provided.
3. Lift the TV and connect the mounting bracket to the wall plate you previously secured to the wall.
4. Make any final adjustments. Many mounts now come with special built-in features, allowing you to make minor adjustments once the TV has been placed on the wall.