Mounting Flat Screen On Wall Height

To help find the right height and test the tv mount location and viewing height.

Mounting flat screen on wall height. As a rule a 42 television should be mounted about 56 inches from floor to tv center a 55 tv should be around 61 inches a 65 tv should be around 65 inches floor to center and a 70 television should be mounted about 67 inches to the center of the screen. Measure from the floor up. Mount a flat screen in your living room. The optimum height on a plain wall in your living room is eye level.

Then use the mounting template to measure the exact height you want to mount the tv on the wall. Measure 42 inches or adjusted height up the wall from any horizontal location and mark the spot with a pencil. Follow these tips for accurate mounting. The height will depend on the height of your fireplace mantel.

Screw the two mounting arms vertical brackets from the kit to the back of the tv then secure the mounting arms to the. Affix to the wall with painter s tape. Cut out a sheet of paper or cardboard the approximate size of your tv and hang it on the wall in your desired location.