Mount a TV — step by step
Hang the TV straight, securely and with hidden cables — in an afternoon.
This is a complete guide to mount a tv on the wall yourself — step by step, with a material list, tools, a timeline and what it costs. It's written for anyone building at home without professional experience: count on 2–4 hours and a material cost of around 400–2,500 kr.
Showing method: Fixed mount on a stud wall
The price is an estimate based on typical material prices and can vary depending on size, material choice, location and store.
Which method suits you best?
Best for: Plasterboard wall with timber studs — the most common type in Swedish homes built after 1970.
Please note: Material quantities, prices and building methods are guidelines. Always check current prices, local regulations and product instructions before starting a project.
How a TV on the wall comes together
A wall-mounted TV frees up floor space and makes the room feel calmer. The tricky part isn't the mounting itself but finding the right height, fixing it securely into the right kind of wall, and hiding the cables neatly. We'll cover what to consider for plasterboard, stud and concrete walls.
Materials for a TV on the wall — full list
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Mount a TV on the wall step by step
- 01
Measure the right height
Rule of thumb: the centre of the TV should be at eye level when seated on the sofa, usually 100–110 cm from the floor to the centre of the screen. Put a piece of masking tape where the bottom edge of the TV will sit — sit down and check it feels natural.
Tip: Also mark the TV's outline with tape on the wall — that way you'll see the size before a single hole is drilled. - 02
Work out what kind of wall you have
Tap lightly — a hollow sound means plasterboard on studs. A dull, heavy sound means concrete or brick. This entirely determines which screws and plugs you should use.
- 03
Find the studs (plasterboard wall)
Studs are usually spaced 45 or 60 cm apart (centre to centre). Use a stud finder, or tap and listen. Confirm by carefully pushing in a thin nail — if you hit wood, you're in the right spot.
Tip: If you can't hit a stud where the bracket needs to go — use molly plugs made for plasterboard, never ordinary plastic plugs. - 04
Drill the holes level
Hold the wall plate against the wall, check with a spirit level and mark the holes. Drill with a masonry bit in concrete/brick, a wood bit into a stud, and a smaller bit for plasterboard. For concrete: use hammer drill mode.
- 05
Screw the wall plate in place
Fix the wall plate with the right screw for the wall: wood screw 5×60 into a stud, concrete screw or plug + screw into concrete. Tighten firmly and check the plate doesn't move when you pull on it.
Tip: A 50-inch TV plus bracket often weighs 15–25 kg. Don't hesitate to tighten hard — the bracket should sit like a bookshelf. - 06
Connect the cables behind the TV
Connect HDMI, power and any network cable before hanging up the TV. It's much easier to reach the connections now than after mounting.
- 07
Hang the TV
Lift the TV with one person on each side and hook it onto the wall plate following the bracket's instructions. Secure with any locking screws at the bottom so the TV can't be accidentally lifted off — for example by children or a climbing cat.
- 08
Hide the cables
Use cable trunking that's glued/screwed to the wall and painted to match, or a braided sleeve down to the TV bench. For a fully hidden solution you can run cables inside the wall — but that requires a socket behind the TV.
Tip: Running 230V mains inside a wall must be done by a qualified electrician. HDMI and low-voltage cables you can run yourself.
Help specific to mount a tv
How the time breaks down
A TV installation takes 2–4 hours for an experienced DIYer — most of the time goes on measuring and finding the studs.
- Measure height & mark with tape20–30 min
- Find studs / examine the wall15–30 min
- Drill holes & fix plate30–45 min
- Connect cables behind the TV15–20 min
- Hang the TV (two people)10 min
- Hide cables with trunking30–60 min
How to save time
- Have a second person on hand when the TV goes up — it takes 5 minutes instead of a tricky half hour alone.
- Buy a ready-made VESA kit with screws in various lengths (~150 kr) — you avoid an extra trip for the wrong screw.
- Mark the studs' position on the skirting board with a small pencil mark — then you'll know where they are next time you need to drill.
Questions and answers about mount a tv
How do you mount a tv on the wall?
A wall-mounted TV frees up floor space and makes the room feel calmer. The tricky part isn't the mounting itself but finding the right height, fixing it securely into the right kind of wall, and hiding the cables neatly. We'll cover what to consider for plasterboard, stud and concrete walls. The guide breaks the work into 8 steps — you start with measure the right height, work out what kind of wall you have and find the studs (plasterboard wall) and work your way forward at your own pace.
How much does it cost to mount a tv on the wall?
Material cost is typically 400–2,500 kr. Total cost 400–2,500 kr depending on the bracket and whether you want to hide cables in trunking or in the wall. The biggest items are fixed tv bracket (50–65 inch) 200–500 kr, tilting or swivel bracket 500–1,800 kr and screws & plugs for your wall type 50–150 kr. The price varies with size, material choice, location and store.
What materials do you need for a TV on the wall?
You'll need things like tv bracket (vesa-compatible), plugs for concrete/brick, plasterboard plugs (type molly/fischer), wood screws 5 × 60 mm and cable trunking or braided sleeve — the full material list with quantities is in the guide and can be checked off while you shop. Tools you'll need at home: drill (hammer drill for concrete), masonry bit 6–8 mm + wood bit 4 mm, spirit level and tape measure & pencil.
How long does it take and how hard is it?
Count on 2–4 hours for a TV on the wall. A TV installation takes 2–4 hours for an experienced DIYer — most of the time goes on measuring and finding the studs. The difficulty level is easy, so you can manage it without professional experience if you follow the steps in order.
Which method should I choose for a TV on the wall?
There are 3 common ways to build it: fixed mount on a stud wall, tilting/swivel mount and mounting on concrete/brick wall. Choose a method at the top of the page — the guide, material list and cost then adapt to that solution.
What's the most common mistake?
The mistakes we see most often: hanging the tv too high — neck ache after an evening film. centre at eye level from the sofa is the rule, using ordinary plastic plugs in plasterboard without hitting a stud — the tv falls down after a few months and forgetting to check the vesa size before buying a bracket — the bracket doesn't fit the tv. Read through the whole guide once before you start — that way you'll avoid most of them.
And that's it, done.
Take a step back, pour a cup of coffee and enjoy. You built it yourself.
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