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12 guides filed under DIY Guides, newest first, from the Express Mounting crew.
12 guides Updated Sep 2026
Step-by-step instructions from 9,747+ real installs - stud finding, drilling, anchoring, and the wall-type judgment calls that separate a safe DIY mount from a Saturday disaster. Start with the 8-step mounting protocol or check the tool list before you drill.
12 guides
DIY Guides
DIY Guides · 14 min read
How to Mount a Samsung Frame TV: Slim Fit Mount, One Connect, Height
The Frame ships with Samsung's Slim Fit Wall Mount. How to hang it flush, when a VESA bracket is better, where the One Connect box goes, and how high.
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DIY Guides · 12 min read
How to Mount an 85, 98 or 100-Inch TV: Weight, Studs, Height, Lift
An 85-inch TV weighs 75-105 lb and a 98-100 inch set 120-137 lb. The studs, lag bolts, backer boards, height and lift plan that hold a big panel.
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DIY Guides · 10 min read
How to Hide TV Wires In the Wall (In-Wall Cable Concealment Guide)
How to hide TV wires inside the wall the code-compliant way: in-wall power relocation kits, NEC rules, the tools you need, and when to call an electrician.
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DIY Guides · 10 min read
How to Mount a TV in an Apartment Without Damaging Walls
Renter's guide to mounting a TV in an apartment without losing your deposit: no-drill options, landlord-safe stud mounting, and damage-free cable hiding.
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DIY Guides · 11 min read
How to Find Studs Behind Plaster and Lath Walls: 6 Methods That Work
Electronic stud finders misread plaster. The magnet method finds lath nails reliably, plus 5 backups (test hole, probe, outlet box, knock, trim).
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DIY Guides · 12 min read
How to Hide TV Wires Without Cutting Drywall | Complete Raceway Guide
Don't want to cut into your walls? Learn how to hide TV cables using cable raceways, cord covers, and other non-invasive solutions.
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DIY Guides · 13 min read
How to Mount a TV on Metal Studs: Toggle Bolts for Condos and High-Rises
Lag bolts strip in thin steel studs. 1/4 in SnapToggles rated 265-300 lb each are the fix: how many to use, the step-by-step, and big-TV setups in condos.
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DIY Guides · 13 min read
Do You Need Studs to Mount a TV? When Drywall Alone Is Safe
Usually yes. Drywall alone holds a TV up to about 32 in and 30 lb, on a fixed mount with 4+ rated toggles. Bigger TVs and full-motion arms need a stud.
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DIY Guides · 11 min read
How to Mount a TV on Concrete or Brick: Tapcon Sizes and Steps
Under 75": 3/16 x 2-3/4 in Tapcons into solid concrete or brick. 85"+ or full-motion on poured concrete: wedge anchors. Hollow block differs. Steps inside.
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DIY Guides · 10 min read
How do you mount a TV without drilling?
Mount a TV without drilling: floor stands, tension poles and console stand bases that hold, and why adhesive strips, hooks and suction mounts never do.
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DIY Guides · 14 min read
What tools do I need to wall mount a TV?
Stud finder, 18V drill, wood and masonry bits, torpedo level, socket set, tape and marker, cable kit: what each does on a TV install, what to skip.
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DIY Guides · 18 min read
How to Mount a TV: Step-by-Step Guide for Every Wall Type
After 9,747+ professional TV installs since 2015, here's the exact 8-step process that works on drywall, brick, plaster, fireplace, and concrete walls.
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