How to Mount a Plasma
The first step is to fit the bracket to the TV, follow manufacturers instructions for guidance on screw types and make sure to use washers supplied, making sure screws are tight.
Next you must decide where on the plasterboard wall you will position the TV. Mark the centre position on the wall and a line where you wish the bottom of the plasma to be using a spirit level. To get the height of the wall mount, measure from the bottom of the screen to the top of the hook on the TV bracket and transfer this measurement to the wall. Measure from the line, where you wish the bottom of the screen to go to the distance you have already measured, this will ensure the desired height. Now line up the wall mount to the centre line and the measured line for the height, using the spirit level again for straightness, and mark holes on the wall.
There are two types of plasterboard wall; one of which is called 'dot and dab' where the plasterboard is fixed to the blockwork using an adhesive, and the other being Stud Wall. To determine which kind of wall you have, tap it - if there are solid sounding parts of the wall, then it is most likely dot and dab. This is the place most preferable to drill the holes. Usually, if the bracket covers a couple of the solid bits, then you will be fine, so be sure to fix the bracket here.
The alternative is that you have a stud wall, and in this case, be sure to attach the bracket to at least one stud, which will take the weight of your plasma/LCD.
Once you are certain that your fixtures are secure and the bracket is level, then you are ready to hang your TV up.
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