Hanging My Flat Screen TV

With all the new technology in Flat Screen TV's it seems everyone is purchasing them for home and office. If you are not having them professionally installed you may have several questions about hanging it from your wall.

Some TV manufactures will provide anchors with the mounting plate. However most do not. In this case you will need to know a little info about what kind of wall you are hanging it from.









Drywall: You will need an anchor that has a metal wing that opens like an umbrella behind the wall. These are called Toggle Bolts. My favorite though is an easy to use and is much easier to install Strap Toggle made by Powers Fasteners. This little beauty will work with any head style bolt and the wing will stay attached to the wall - vs - a Toggle Bolt where the wing will fall behind the wall if the bolt is removed. Cost is little more but your sanity will still be in tact when the job is complete.






CMU or Hollow Block: There is only one anchor I recommend for this application. It is with over 20 years experience that I have never found a more reliable and easy to install anchor that I would hang heavy valuables from on a block wall. It is called Hollow-Set Drop-In anchor and it is made by Powers Fasteners. You will need to ask for this anchor by name and manufacture to be sure you are getting the right thing. There is only one!

Once you have followed the manufactures install procedures on these anchors you can feel confident that your investment is secure and the big game won't be ruined by a faulty anchor.

Enjoy!

Installation rating: Easy