How to mount a TV in bedroom?

[Minh_Can]

 

My home is a 3-level townhouse, newly built - just moved in two months ago.

I want to mount a TV in my bedroom. I'm thinking of two options: 1. On the wall between the wardrobe and sliding door/curtain ; 2. On the wall between ceiling and the wardrobe.

It seems both options are not so good.

Can someone give me an advice or suggestions? Thank you.

[EricL]

Hello @Minh_Can 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your TV.

Can you please tell us how big your TV is? This will give our members a better idea of how much space it will occupy. We can then make recommendations on possible placement. Would it be possible for you to take a photo of the middle section of your room so that we can see if you have walls or cabinets that can possibly serve as a base for your TV.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know. 

Eric

[Minh_Can]

Hi EricL, I plan to get a 30-40" TV.

[EricL]

Hello @Minh_Can 

I propose building a mobile TV stand made from 70x35 and MDF panels. I have a similar TV around 40" and have made a stand for it. Because it has wheels, you'll be able to move the TV aside when it is not being used. But as I mentioned if you have shelf or a free wall, it could be used as another mounting point or base for the TV.

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Dave-1]

Good Aftenoon @Minh_Can 

I am actually thinking of hanging the tv off the ceiling near the middle of the mirrors. You will need to find a truss to screw the mount to tho. The lintel? above the mirrored doors will probarly be too thin to effectivly mount a bracket (The timber supports in the lintel area may be too far apart)

If you hang it off in the center you may be able to run the necessary cabling through that bulkhead and hide it in the cupboard area. Where is your nearest powerpoint?

Dave

[Minh_Can]

Thanks Dave.

Is there always a truss in the ceiling? I got a stud finder but am not sure if it can help with detecting a truss.

My nearest powerpoint is on the wall between the wardrobe and the curtain.

[Minh_Can]

Thanks EricL. My bedroom is quite small, I don't have any space for a TV stand. I'm hoping to mount the TV from either ceiling or wall.

[EricL]

Hello @Minh_Can 

If there is very little space, then it will have to be wall mounted. I propose looking at the Practa 23 - 47" Full Motion TV Wall Mount PRWMFMS. It has excellent reviews and is rated for TV's up to 47". I also recommend having a look at this discussion - Solved: How to mount a TV unit to the wall? by @SouthFieldSnoop.  

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Minh_Can]

Practa mount is a great idea. I think I will get a light TV, around 5kg. Do you think the whole thing can be installed on a dry wall, i.e. no stud?

[EricL]

Hello @Minh_Can 

It must be anchored to the timber stud of the wall as plasterboard is not strong enough to hold the weight of the TV while it is out and swinging. I also suggest having a look at this discussion - How to wall-mount a heavy 75-inch 40kg TV by @Sugar. Please note that because your TV will be swinging out, it's important the timber piece you'll be screwing into your timber stud be very secure. It will be subjected not only to the weight of the TV but the dynamic forces that will occur as the it swings out.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric