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.

[Nailbag]

Hi @Minh_Can 

Mounting to the ceiling will be your best option. And as @EricL mentioned you need to locate a ceiling joist (these run E/W or N/S). I would also recommend getting a dedicated ceiling mount, which the Practa isn't being wall mount. To my knowledge Bunnings do not range these unless its a special order which @EricL can confirm. If not Google "TV ceiling mount"

The difference is that the direction of the ceiling joist will not be positioned for best viewing. Ceiling mounts have a 360deg swivel plus tilt allowing for the perfect angle both horizontally and vertically. The drop poles come in different lengths or some can be trimmed as required so nowhere near as long at these photos.

Your first issue however getting power to the TV which a sparky will be required. I would get them involved first to see if getting a powerpoint where it's needed is even possible.

Nailbag

 

 

[Minh_Can]

Thank you Nailbag. Can I use stud finder for ceiling joist? 

[AlanM52]

Hello @Minh_Can 

As per @EricL's suggestion can we have a photo further back of that area.

You also need to consider power (maybe ugly extension lead) and antenna (is there a wall point).

Is there a level above the bedroom?

Cheers

[EricL]

Hi @Minh_Can 

Yes, you can use a stud finder to locate the ceiling joist. 

Eric

[Dave-1]

Good afternoon @Minh_Can 

There will be a support across the ceiling space for the floor above, A stud finder will help locate it. The suggestion of @Nailbag's ceiling brcket is what i wa sthinking of to hang the tv from with the power for it going through the lintel area and into your wardrobe. 

Dave

[Nailbag]

Hi @Minh_Can 

Yep that would work fine. This one works well. Just remember the joist will most likely be in the wrong spot. Thats when using the bracket I suggest allow you to compensate.

Nailbag

[Minh_Can]

Hi @AlanM52 , yes, there is a PowerPoint and no, my bedroom is on the top level. I just took 2 more photos.

 

 

[Minh_Can]

Hi @Dave-1 , my bedroom is on the top floor, will there be a ceiling joist? Yes, I will definitely need an extension cord and hide it in the wardrobe.

[Minh_Can]

@Nailbag sorry, I couldn't find your previous comment about the bracket, I only found your comment about the ceiling mount with photo (which is very helpful - thank you). Which bracket do you recommend?

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @Minh_Can 

Yes you should find a ceiling joist and @Nailbag's stud finder will make it a lot easier to find, just take it easy as you move the stud finder across the ceiling. Maybe practice on a wall first to get confident before trying with the ceiling. It took me a few trys to narrow down where the studs are.

Dave