You got the deal. Now there's a large box in the living room and a blank wall. Here is the order to do things in so the TV ends up on the wall, level, with the cables out of sight — without buying the wrong mount or losing your return window.
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Key takeaways
- Test the TV before it goes on the wall, while it can still be returned easily.
- You need three facts about the TV to buy the right mount: its VESA pattern, its weight and its screen size.
- The wall matters as much as the TV: drywall on wood studs is the standard install; brick, stone and tile need different hardware.
- Mounting in Nashville starts from $110 per TV up to 55 inches and from $150 per TV over 55 inches.
- Book the date first — you only need the TV and the mount at home by the day of the appointment.
Step 1: Check the TV while you can still return it
Open the box carefully and keep all the packaging. Stand the TV on its feet, plug it in and look at the screen with something bright on it. You are checking for:
- cracks or pressure marks on the panel
- lines, dark patches or dead areas on the picture
- a remote, stand screws and wall-mount screws in the accessory bag
A large TV can be damaged in shipping without the box showing it, and a return is simplest inside the store's return window. Don't throw the box away until the TV is mounted and working.
Step 2: Write down three things about the TV
You will find these in the manual or on the manufacturer's page for your exact model:
- VESA pattern — the distance between the four mounting holes on the back, in millimeters, such as 300 × 300 or 400 × 400.
- Weight without the stand.
- Screen size.
Every wall mount lists the VESA patterns, the maximum weight and the screen sizes it supports. Your TV has to be inside all three.
Step 3: Decide where it goes — and what the wall is
Pick the wall before you pick the mount. Three things to settle:
- Height. The center of the screen should be near seated eye level, around 42 to 48 inches from the floor in a living room. Our guide on the best height to mount a TV has the numbers for 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches.
- Wall type. Drywall over wood studs is the standard. Brick, stone and tile can be done but need masonry hardware, and above a fireplace needs a heat and height check first.
- Power. Is there an outlet behind where the TV will go, or will the cable run down the wall?
Step 4: Buy the mount
We don't sell mounts, so this part is yours — but tell us the TV model and the wall and we'll point you at the right kind before you order. The three types:
- Fixed — the TV sits flat and close to the wall. Best when you'll always watch from straight in front.
- Tilting — angles the screen down a few degrees. Best when the TV has to go a little high, like over a fireplace.
- Full-motion — swings out and turns. Best for corners and rooms where you watch from more than one spot.
Our guide to which TV mount you need goes through each one by TV size.
Step 5: Decide what happens to the cables
A mounted TV with a power cord and HDMI cables hanging below it is the most common regret. You have two clean options:
- In the wall, on drywall, so nothing shows at all.
- A slim raceway on the surface, painted to match, where the wall can't be opened — brick, stone or tile.
Cable concealment is an add-on from $70 per TV, done in the same visit.
What it costs to mount a TV in Nashville
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
| TV up to 55 inches | From $110 per TV |
| TV over 55 inches | From $150 per TV |
| Cable concealment | From $70 per TV |
| Over a fireplace | From $25 extra |
| Brick, stone, tile, concrete or metal wall | From $25 extra |
These are starting prices. The final price depends on the difficulty of the job, the wall and the mount, and our team confirms it with you before any work begins. Drywall is included at no extra charge. The full breakdown is in how much TV mounting costs in Nashville.
Step 6: Book the installation
You don't have to wait for the TV to arrive. Pick a date online as soon as you know when it's coming, and have these at home on the day:
- the TV, out of the box and tested
- the wall mount, with its hardware
- a clear path to the wall
A single TV up to 55 inches usually takes 45 to 75 minutes; a larger one, 60 to 90 minutes. We serve Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Mount Juliet, Smyrna, Gallatin, Nolensville, Spring Hill and the surrounding area.
Book your TV mounting or call (615) 669-0251.