Field guides · 4 guides
TV Mounting & Home Theater Guides
DIY guides from the installers behind 9,747+ installs since 2015
4 guides By Alex Crabinsky Updated Aug 2026
4 guides
Field guides
Field guide · 6 min read
What to have ready before you book a TV installation
Five details set what a TV mounting visit costs: screen size and model, wall type, the cable plan, who supplies the bracket, and your building's rules.
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Field guide · 5 min read
Same-day TV mounting: how it works and when it is possible
What same-day TV installation actually needs: the noon booking cutoff, a 90-minute typical install, which metros have it, and what blocks a slot.
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Field guide · 7 min read
How to choose a TV mounting service
How to read a TV mounting quote: flat rate vs hourly, whether the bracket is included, wall surcharges, and the building rules to check before you book.
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Field guide · 10 min read
How to Mount a TV on Drywall with Studs (Step-by-Step)
Find two studs, drive 3/8 x 3 in lag bolts, level the plate, hang the TV: the 9-step DIY method, the tools, and when drywall anchors are and are not OK.
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These guides are the written version of the protocol our crew runs on 9,747+ installs - start with the wall you have, not the mount you bought. The library is growing; the deepest how-to coverage currently lives on the blog.
Where to start
- How to mount a TV on drywall with studs - the foundational nine-step install
- The 8-step universal mounting protocol - every wall type, one method
- Finding studs behind plaster and lath - pre-1955 homes
- Mounting on concrete and brick - hammer drills and Tapcons
- Hiding the wires in-wall - the NEC-compliant finish
- The full tool checklist - what to own before you drill
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