Both these methods are going to be for drywalls as most apartments are drywalled.
This product is called the ‘No stud hanger’ by Hangman and it fits up to 80 pounds between 26-55 inches. For this DIY mounting, you need a screwdriver, hammer, and a few nails instead of screws. The package comes with a wall bracket, a TV bracket, nails, a bunch of screws, and a security cable.
Place the TV face down on a soft surface. Unscrew the four screws found at the back of the TV (most TVs have this for future mounting purposes). Also, take off the stand or legs (if any) from the TV. The package comes with a variety of hardware to be used whilst mounting. Choose the screw that fits the hole from the removed screws.
Attach the TV bracket with the right screws at the back of the TV. Keep it sturdy enough but do not screw it tight. Start hammering the wall bracket. Mount it using nails for minimal wall damage. Use the security cable and pass it through the hole in the TV bracket. Hang the TV to the wall bracket. Make sure that the brackets interlock for a secure fit with the security cable hanging. Use a screw to affix the security cable to the wall.
Drill And stud-free Mount [With No Visible Wires]
Materials required:
Get the dimensions of the TV and transfer it onto a wrapping paper to get an exact image of where the TV will hang. To make it look wireless, find something to place below the TV to hide the chords and make it look decorative. Use a TV stand and measure the distance of 11 inches vertically from the top of it. If there’s a sound bar that you’d like to place, measure 16 inches instead.
Paste the wrapping paper onto the wall using the paint tape. Measure about 17 inches on the measuring tape. Now, place it at the bottom of the wrapping paper and mark the same length on it. The marked point is where you place the nails for the hanger. Some TV studs come with a built-in level. If yours is without one, make sure to arrange one.
Use the level to center the wall bracket and start nailing it to the wall. [Tip: Start nailing right at the center with the level so that the sides can move in case the level shows an imbalance.] Make sure the check the level with each nail going into the wall. Use every single nail that comes with the package to bolt it solid to the drywall. Start hanging the TV now. Depending on how heavy your TV is, you can either do it alone or get some help.
Hiding The Cables:
You can use either the traditional table management system or the painter’s tape. Typically, with the painter’s tape, you can only use it in case a single cable is to be concealed. If you have multiple cables, it’s better to use something like a chord management system or kit. You get grooves, connectors, and sliders within it.
Combine the grooves and the connectors so the connectors work well with the sliders. [Note: Make sure to slide the adhesive to opposite where your slider is facing and do not remove the tape before connecting the parts]. The grooves are very easy to cut with scissors. So, measure how much cable you’re going to conceal. The cut area will go underneath the TV so it doesn’t look raggedy.
Peel the back, lift the TV up, and put the chord system to a side. Press that against the wall. Make sure to leave a little extra behind the TV so that when you slide the top, it slides up easily. Since this chord is concealed to a side, it becomes easy to camouflage it with any decorative item.
Conclusion:
Any room or home theatre that has a TV automatically brings attention to it. Position it correctly and you have a well-set room. Make sure to watch a bunch of tutorials and review various mounting brackets before buying yours and beginning to mount. This shall reduce any chances of damage both to the TV and your wall.
