Install a Flat-Panel Display

Thu Jun 1, 2006 2:22AM EDT

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If you've been staring at that small Plasma or LCD sitting on a TV stand because you can't quite figure out how to mount it on the wall, well you're in luck today. I found a good "How to install flat-panel displays" guide for Do-It-Yourselfers.

The guys over at The Home Theater Blog wrote a great step-by-step guide after helping a friend wall mount a Panasonic LCD.

Besides what's the point of having a sexy flat-panel display if you have it sitting on a TV stand?

To me the hardest part of doing this would be running the cables through the wall. It appears that fish-tape is the big secret behind pulling all those wires behind the drywall, and through the new wall cutout.

So if you're feeling a bit courageous, then read the guide and decide if this is something you can do with the help of a friend. Otherwise, you won't have a problem finding professional help.

Just keep in mind that doing so can be very pricey. Wal-Mart shows a $498 price tag to have a professional do this for you!

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  • 1 Posted by grrlduda on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:13PM EDT Report Abuse

    Great article. We just bought our first plasma screen tv this Monday. And "yes" it's still sitting on the stand but we'd love to prop it above the fireplace if those pesky wires/cables don't make it look tacky. ~Maya

  • 2 Posted by jazzeerun@sbcglobal.net on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:30PM EDT Report Abuse

    Ms Hughes has provided some good information with the linkage to the The Home Theatre Blog but, if you want to take it 10 steps further check out The Crutchfield Advisor @ http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/learningcenter/home/flatpanel_install.html ~ Jazzeerun@aol.com

  • 3 Posted by deer_hunter_1212 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:40PM EDT Report Abuse

    i hope all of you know that bare hanging your tvs on the wall urself that u are voiding the manufactures warrantys

  • 4 Posted by axman121375 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:00PM EDT Report Abuse

    Hey my name is Kenny,I am a professional fp television and audio installer. I service the Houston,Texas area. I usually do this for $200,hiding the wires and all. contact me at (832)537-0119. I also do home theater installs and surround sounds(in-wall or ceiling). You can also email me at axman121375@yahoo.com. Prices do vary. Thanks

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