Wall-mounted TV installation method and precautions Wall-mounted TV installation guide
Wall-mounted installation Flat-screen TVs are both space-saving and beautiful, so they are favored by many owners. However, wall-mounted TVs are very particular, and have higher requirements on the installation environment, wall installation, and installation process. If the installation is not good, it will not only affect the viewing effect, but also may lead to safety accidents. Therefore, for owners of wall-mounted TVs, in order to ensure the quality of installation, it is best to first understand the precautions for wall-mounted TVs.
Part1: Do you have to pay for installation? Introduction to the installation of wall-mounted TVs
Many owners see that wall-mounted TVs are very beautiful , so I don’t think about anything, I just want to install one for myself. What I want to remind here is that before choosing a wall-mounted TV, you need to understand some basic conditions of wall-mounted TVs.
1. Installation of flat-panel TVs
Flat-panel TVs are relatively large compared to traditional picture tube TVs. For thinner and lighter TVs, with the reduction in volume and weight, the installation of flat-screen TVs is also more flexible. In addition to the common way of standing on the cabinet with a seat, more and more flat-screen TVs are “mounted on the wall” by means of wall hanging. So what are the advantages of wall-mounting, is it possible to install wall-mounted TVs in all households?
Installation of flat-screen TVs
Compared with the installation directly placed in the TV cabinet, the TV set is integrated into the home decoration as a decorative element, which not only conforms to the current mainstream aesthetic trend, but also saves space without the need for a TV cabinet. But at the same time, the wall-mounted TV has higher requirements for the installation environment, the installation is more complicated, and the installation cost is higher. Therefore, for families that already have a TV cabinet and do not have pre-embedded conduits, it is a more cost-effective way to put the TV directly on the TV cabinet.
2. How to hang the TV on the wall
The TV is usually hung on the wall by using a hanger fixed to achieve. By fixing the matching hanger to the wall, and then fixing the TV to the hanger, the TV can be hung on the wall without falling.
3. Charges for installing wall-mounted TVs
Many consumers find that they have to pay when installing wall-mounted TVs. feel very incomprehensible. But in fact, most brands of wall-mounted TVs need to be charged when they are installed. Generally, if the hanger of this brand is used, only the hanger fee will be charged, ranging from one hundred to several hundred. If it is a hanger purchased by consumers and installed by a TV brand, an installation fee ranging from 50-100 needs to be charged.
4. Choice of wall-mounted TV mounts
Although the weight of flat-screen TVs is getting lighter and lighter, they should be firmly hung. On the wall, to ensure that it will not fall for a long time, the quality of the hanger is very critical. TV hangers can generally be divided into adjustable angle hangers and fixed angle hangers. The adjustable angle hanger can generally be adjusted and stretched up and down, left and right, so as to change the viewing angle. The fixed angle hanger is a bracket with a fixed angle after installation. If the materials are the same, in general, the adjustable bracket is more expensive than the fixed angle bracket, and the owner can choose according to their own needs and economic ability.
The price of good wall mounts is mostly a few hundred dollars, while the price of inferior wall mounts ranges from tens of dollars. In order to ensure the safety of wall-mounted TVs, when choosing a wall-mounted rack, it is recommended not to choose products with poor quality in order to save money.
Part2: Wall-mounted TV installation environment is very important
As mentioned earlier, wall-mounted TV is very important for wall-mounted TV installation The requirements are very high, but what are the specific requirements? If the wall does not meet the requirements, is it necessary to install a wall-mounted TV? Such questions about the installation environment of a wall-mounted TV, let’s take a look below.
1. Requirements for the installation surface of wall-mounted TVs
Regarding the requirements for the installation surface of wall-mounted TVs, “Flat-Panel TV Installation” The Service Standard stipulates that the installation surface of the flat-panel TV should be sturdy and strong, and have sufficient bearing capacity. When the installation surface is the wall of the building, it must be solid brick, concrete or its equivalent in strength.
If the installation surface is a loose installation surface, such as an old house brick wall, wood and other structures, or if the surface decoration layer of the installation surface is too thick and its strength is obviously insufficient, it should be Take appropriate reinforcement and support measures.
2. Reinforcement method of wall-mounted TV installation surface
If the installation surface does not meet the requirements, it is necessary to take corresponding reinforcement, support measures. Specifically, the reinforcement is mainly carried out on the local wall of the wall-mounted TV to increase the local load-bearing capacity.
The first method of strengthening the wall-mounted TV installation surface is to open the wall and pour concrete in the part; Large core board as support. In addition, steel structures can be used for local reinforcement. In short, there are many methods of wall reinforcement, and the most suitable method can be selected according to the actual situation.
3. The treatment method of the decorative layer on the installation surface
Many TV background walls are equipped with a decorative layer. For this type of TV background wall, when installing a wall-mounted TV and punching holes, it must pass through the finishing layer, and the bolts must be driven into the wall inside the finishing layer; if the wall is a cement or solid brick wall, the wall-mounted TV can be hung on the On the wall; if the wall does not meet the requirements and needs to be reinforced, then the wall-mounted TV should be punched through the finishing layer and punched on the reinforced wall; if the finish is made of light steel keel Wall structure, the TV can be hung on the keel.
4. Treatment of special installation surfaces
With the increasing variety of TV background wall materials, wall-mounted TV installation environment is becoming more and more complex. For some installation surfaces such as glass, marble and other materials, when installing a wall-mounted TV, you must take corresponding measures to ensure that the installation is stable and beautiful.
When the installation surface is an ordinary brick wall, and the outer cover is installed with glass, marble, etc., special drills are required for drilling holes, and cold water should be used to cool the holes during drilling to prevent the glass and marble from being broken due to uneven heating. ;If the gap between the glass, marble and the installation surface is too large, a gasket should be added, and if necessary, the length of the screw should be lengthened to ensure a firm installation.
Part3: The general process of wall-mounted TV installation needs to be carefully installed
The wall-mounted TV rack and mounting surface have a great impact on the quality of the installation, but In addition, there are some details that need to be paid attention to during the installation of the wall-mounted TV. Below, we will follow the general process of wall-mounted TV installation to see what needs to be paid attention to in the installation process.
1. Prepare before installation
2. Determine the location of TV installation
Wall-mounted TV The viewing distance should be at least 3-5 times the diagonal distance of the TV screen. The installation height should be such that the owner sits on a stool or sofa, with eyes looking at the center of the TV or slightly below. Generally, the center of the TV is 1.3m from the ground. about. According to the requirements of the installation location, confirm that the parts operated on the installation surface are not buried with water, electricity, gas and other pipelines.
3. Assemble the wall mount and fix it to the wall
Assemble the wall mount according to the instructions of the wall mount. According to the installation position of the TV, mark the mounting holes of the hanger, and then drill holes at the marked positions. Then fix the hanger with screws etc.
4. Fix the TV to the wall mount
Some TVs need to assemble the mounting panel first, and then hang it on the wall mount. Some can be directly hung on the hanger and fastened with screws.
5. Protect the TV during the installation process
The installation process needs to be careful. Bedding to prevent scratching the display screen, causing damage to the body.
6. Key points of acceptance after installation
After the TV is hung up, you need to measure it with a spirit level, and adjust the screws of the hanger to make the display screen completely in a horizontal position. The positional translation error of the flat-panel TV installed should be less than 1cm, and the left and right inclination error should be less than 1 degree. In addition, the test machine should be carried out according to the requirements of the instruction manual.
