TV Brackets

Sunday Jobs

There I was lying in bed half asleep debating if I really had to get up that early when I remembered I’d promised Charlotte my youngest daughter that good ‘ole dad would finally get round to fixing her TV to the wall in her bedroom.

Nothing amazingly difficult with the new universal fit type of TV bracket you get these days but another job nevertheless and I knew even getting started would have its challenges.

So once tea and toast had been consumed I got the tools ready and got out the til type TV bracket I’d bought earlier.  It really was very simple but looked strong and efficiently designed in black to match her Samsung TV.

After clearing a big space on the floor I held the TV bracket back plate up to the wall and marked where the fixings went and of course got this “approved” in writing so afterwards no one could claim I’d fitted it in the wrong place!   Next with the drill and  6 holes were needed on this TV bracket.  After checking the wall was free of pipes and had no hidden electrics I drilled into the wall using a 6mm drill to around 40mm.

Not long after the holes were plugged and the TV bracket back plate was held securely.  The next stage wouldn’t involve mess so I cleared up and carefully put her new Samsung flat screen TV face down onto the carpet and fitted the two arm attachments that would hold the TV to the wall plate.   These were very straightforward and soon I was ready for the magic moment – the TV was lifted up and the arms hooked over and onto the plate – they fitted so easily and were soon tighten up so the whole assembly was secure.

Cables for power and hdmi inputs followed and within around 30 minutes of starting there it was on the wall and having had no disasters along the way – brilliant.  I felt very chuffed with my efforts and so did my little helper, Charlotte.

Charlotte then proceeded to direct what angle the set needed to be at and by adjusting the TV bracket this was easily achieved.

Mess clear up followed and a big hug in recognition of dad’s efforts was my reward for getting up earlier than planned.

Strangely I’d put the job off as I thought it was going to be hassle but the tilting TV bracket from Intecbrackets.co.uk was top quality and really engineered so well it was just a very easy job – but let’s keep that our secret!

How to fit a TV bracket

The good news is that fitting your TV bracket is quite straightforward and well within the scope of the average handy householder.

All our TV brackets come complete with sensible instructions, the right bolts to secure it to the wall and a wide variety of fittings to fit the TV screen to the bracket ensuring all TV models are covered.

To start the fitting process you should gather up your tools and ideally you will need – a masonry drill, spirit level, screw driver and a dust sheet just in case!

Next decide exactly where you want the TV fitted and mark a suitable position on the wall where you will next fit the TV bracket – ensuring that you check there are no pipes or wires behind the plasterwork.  Hold the TV bracket to the wall and using the spirit level ensure it is completely level.  Then mark the places through the TV bracket wall plate where you are going to fix it to the wall.

Using the drill, make either 2 , 4 or 6 fixing holes in the wall (the exact number will depend on your particular model of wall bracket), fit the wall plugs and return the TV bracket back plate to the wall and screw it up securely using the bolts and / or screws provided.  Note smaller brackets may also be screwed direct onto baton uprights in stud walls but check suitability in the specification first.

The next stage depends on your type of TV bracket.  For smaller wall brackets and smaller screens simply hold the TV up to the bracket and screw in the 4 holding screws securely.

On many larger sets with “arm” holding systems, first you need to turn the screen over so it rests face on the carpet or something else soft that prevents damage to the front of the TV.  Then screw the arms to the back of the TV using the range of fittings all intecbracket TV brackets are supplied with.   Once the arms are securely held lift the TV up and onto the wall back plate so the arms hook over the plate and once in position tighten the Allen keys using the tool supplied, so it is held firmly in place.

Lastly connect up the TV, adjust the angles for the best viewing position and sit back and congratulate yourself on a job well done!