# TV Mounting Auburn AL > Local TV wall mounting service based in Auburn, AL (Lee County, Alabama, USA). Flat-screen mounting on drywall, brick, concrete, tile and over fireplaces, in-wall wire hiding, soundbars and floating shelves. Flat prices are shown on the website before booking — labor from $94, bracket available, no trip fee inside the service area. Online booking with arrival windows; English and Spanish. - Phone / text: (334) 555-0140 - Email: hello@tvmountingauburnal.com - Hours: Mon–Sat, 8 AM – 8 PM - Service area: Auburn, Opelika, Auburn University, Smiths Station, Loachapoka, Notasulga, Salem, Beauregard, Waverly, Phenix City (Alabama) - Book online: https://tvmountingauburn.com/#build - Full details with every price in one file: https://tvmountingauburn.com/llms-full.txt ## Main pages - [TV Mounting Auburn AL](https://tvmountingauburn.com): prices calculator, how a visit works, FAQ, online booking - [Price list](https://tvmountingauburn.com/prices): every price on one page — labor by screen size, brackets, walls, wires, add-ons - [About us](https://tvmountingauburn.com/about): who runs the business - [Services](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services): every service with prices - [Business / commercial quotes](https://tvmountingauburn.com/business-tv-mounting): offices, restaurants, bars, rentals — several TVs, priced by quote - [Spanish site](https://tvmountingauburn.com/es): sitio en español — every guide, service and size page also exists under /es/ ## Services - [TV wall mounting](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/tv-wall-mounting): Professional TV wall mounting in Auburn & Lee County. Anchored into studs, laser-leveled, wires tidied. See your exact price online from $94. - [Over-fireplace TV mounting](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/over-fireplace-tv-mounting): TV over the fireplace done right: heat check, correct height, masonry or framed chimney. Flat price online, Auburn & Opelika. - [Brick & concrete TV mounting](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/brick-concrete-tv-mounting): Mount a TV on brick, block or concrete with masonry anchors and hammer-drill. No cracked brick, flat price. Serving Auburn & Lee County. - [Tile wall TV mounting](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/tile-wall-tv-mounting): Mount a TV on ceramic or porcelain tile without cracking it: diamond bits, slow drilling, anchors into studs behind. Flat price, Auburn AL. - [Hide TV wires](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/hide-tv-wires): No dangling cords: code-compliant in-wall power kits or paintable cord covers. Same-visit with your TV mounting in Auburn & Opelika. - [Soundbar mounting](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/soundbar-mounting): Soundbar mounted level under your TV, centered and wired: ARC/eARC setup tested. $49 add-on with any TV mounting in Lee County. - [Floating shelf for your devices](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/floating-shelf-installation): A floating shelf under your mounted TV for the cable box, Apple TV or game console, wired neatly. $39 with your TV mounting. - [Full-motion (articulating) mounts](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/full-motion-tv-mount-installation): Articulating TV mounts installed into studs for corners, open-plan rooms and kitchens. Swivel, pull out and level-adjust. Flat price, Auburn AL. - [Large TV mounting (86–100″)](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/large-tv-mounting): Huge screens need two people, wide stud spans and heavy brackets. 86–100″ TV mounting with a two-tech crew, flat price $184 labor. - [Old TV removal & haul-away](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/old-tv-haul-away): We take the old TV off the wall or stand and haul it away for recycling while installing your new one. $29 add-on. - [Fixed (low-profile) mounts](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/fixed-tv-mount-installation): A fixed bracket keeps the TV about an inch from the wall, like a picture frame. Supplied and installed into studs for $39 plus labor. - [Tilt mounts](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/tilt-tv-mount-installation): A tilt bracket angles the screen down for TVs above eye level: over fireplaces, in bedrooms and garages. Supplied and installed for $59 plus labor. - [Installing your own bracket](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/customer-supplied-mount-installation): Already bought a TV mount? We check it suits your TV and wall, then install it into studs or masonry. You pay labor only, from $94. - [In-wall wire concealment](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/in-wall-wire-concealment): No cords on the wall: a code-compliant in-wall power kit with recessed plates behind the TV and near the floor. $119 with any TV mounting. - [Cord cover installation](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/cord-cover-installation): A slim, paintable channel hides TV cables on brick, concrete, tile, plaster and rental walls. Cut to length and fixed straight for $39. - [Multiple TVs in one visit](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/multi-tv-installation): New house, game room or rental? Add every TV to one booking and each extra TV gets 20% off its mounting labor. Exact total shown online. - [Bedroom TV mounting](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/bedroom-tv-mounting): A bedroom TV is watched lying down, so it goes higher and tilts toward the pillows. Mounted into studs with wires hidden; labor from $94. - [Apartment TV mounting](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/apartment-tv-mounting): Mounting in an apartment or student rental: studs or metal studs, minimal holes, cord covers that leave no cut-outs. Check your lease, then book online. - [Small TV mounting (up to 42″)](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/small-tv-mounting): Screens up to 42 inches for kitchens, offices, kids’ rooms and guest rooms. Still anchored into studs, with the right height for the room. Labor $94. - [New home & move-in TV mounting](https://tvmountingauburn.com/services/new-home-tv-mounting): Moving into a new house in Auburn or Opelika? Get every TV on the wall in one visit, with fresh walls treated carefully and prices shown before you book. ## Towns served - [TV mounting in Auburn, AL](https://tvmountingauburn.com/tv-mounting/auburn) - [TV mounting in Opelika, AL](https://tvmountingauburn.com/tv-mounting/opelika) - [TV mounting in Auburn University, AL](https://tvmountingauburn.com/tv-mounting/auburn-university) - [TV mounting in Smiths Station, AL](https://tvmountingauburn.com/tv-mounting/smiths-station) - [TV mounting in Loachapoka, AL](https://tvmountingauburn.com/tv-mounting/loachapoka) - [TV mounting in Notasulga, AL](https://tvmountingauburn.com/tv-mounting/notasulga) - [TV mounting in Salem, AL](https://tvmountingauburn.com/tv-mounting/salem) - [TV mounting in Beauregard, AL](https://tvmountingauburn.com/tv-mounting/beauregard) - [TV mounting in Waverly, AL](https://tvmountingauburn.com/tv-mounting/waverly) - [TV mounting in Phenix City, AL](https://tvmountingauburn.com/tv-mounting/phenix-city) ## Guides - [Bias lighting behind a wall-mounted TV](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/bias-lighting-behind-a-tv): A soft light behind the TV reduces eye strain and makes blacks look deeper. Which LED strips to buy, colour temperature, placement and power for a mounted TV. - [Can drywall anchors hold a TV?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/can-drywall-anchors-hold-a-tv): Toggle bolts are rated for surprising loads, but drywall itself is the weak link. When anchors are acceptable for a TV, when they aren't, and safer options. - [Can you mount a TV on brick?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/can-you-mount-a-tv-on-brick): Brick is one of the strongest surfaces for a TV. Learn which anchors to use, brick vs. mortar joints, veneer vs. solid brick, and how to handle the wires. - [Ceiling TV mounts: when and how](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/ceiling-tv-mounts): A ceiling mount solves rooms with no usable wall. Drop poles, flip-down and motorized types, why joists matter, sloped ceilings and where the cables run. - [Cleaning and caring for a mounted TV](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/cleaning-and-caring-for-a-mounted-tv): Modern screens scratch and stain easily. The safe way to clean a TV, what never to use, dusting the vents, and a yearly check of the mount and cables. - [Connecting a soundbar: ARC, eARC and optical](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/connecting-a-soundbar-arc-earc): Which port to use, what ARC and eARC mean, the TV settings to change, and how to fix no sound, lip-sync delay and a remote that won't control volume. - [Cord covers that actually look neat](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/cord-covers-raceways-guide): A cord cover is the right answer on brick, in rentals and on walls you can't open. Sizes, how to cut and fix it straight, and how to paint it to disappear. - [Mounting a TV in a corner](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/corner-tv-mounting): Corner TV mounting with full-motion arms: how far out the TV sits, which studs to use, cable routing and when a corner is the right call. - [DIY or professional TV mounting?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/diy-vs-professional-tv-mounting): Mounting a TV yourself is doable on a simple wall. The tools and skills it takes, where DIY goes wrong, what a pro adds, and how to decide for your wall. - [Does wall-mounting void the warranty?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/does-wall-mounting-void-tv-warranty): Mounting a TV on a wall is a normal, intended use and doesn't void the warranty by itself. What can cause a denied claim, and how to protect yourself. - [How to find studs before you mount a TV](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/finding-studs-in-a-wall): Stud finders miss. Here are five ways to locate and confirm wall studs before mounting a TV, and how to tell a stud from a pipe or a seam. - [Fixed, tilt or full-motion — which mount?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/fixed-vs-tilt-vs-full-motion-tv-mounts): A plain comparison of the three wall-mount types: how far they sit off the wall, when each makes sense, weight limits and price. - [Full-motion mounts: arm length and swivel](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/full-motion-mount-arm-length-and-swivel): An articulating mount only turns as far as its arm allows. How to work out the extension you need for your TV size, corner or angle before you buy. - [A gallery wall around the TV](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/gallery-wall-around-a-tv): Make the TV part of the wall rather than a black hole in it. Gallery layouts, spacing, shelves, paint colours and how to keep the screen comfortable to watch. - [HDMI cables — length, type and in-wall rating](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/hdmi-cable-length-and-types): Which HDMI cable to buy for 4K and 8K, how long a passive cable can be, when you need active or fibre, and which rating is required inside a wall. - [Hiding the cable box and streaming devices](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/hiding-cable-box-and-streaming-devices): The TV is on the wall — now where do the boxes go? Behind the TV, on a shelf, in a cabinet or in another room, and how to keep remotes working. - [Hiding TV wires in the wall, safely](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/hiding-tv-wires-in-the-wall): Why you can't push a TV power cord through the wall (NEC 400.12), how in-wall power kits work, and the best options for brick, rentals and fireplaces. - [Hiding TV wires on brick or concrete](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/hiding-wires-on-brick-or-concrete): You can't fish cables through solid masonry. Five ways to hide TV wires on brick, block or a stone fireplace, from cord covers to routing through the side. - [How high should you mount a TV?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/how-high-to-mount-a-tv): The center of the screen should sit near seated eye level — about 42 inches from the floor for most couches. Here's how to adjust for size, beds and fireplaces. - [How long does TV mounting take?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/how-long-does-tv-mounting-take): A standard install is about an hour. What adds time — brick, fireplaces, in-wall wiring, big screens, extra TVs — and how to keep your appointment short. - [How to choose a TV wall mount](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-tv-wall-mount): Four numbers decide which mount fits — screen size, weight, VESA pattern and stud spacing. Then pick fixed, tilt or full-motion based on where you sit. - [How to take a TV off the wall](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/how-to-take-a-tv-off-the-wall): Every mount releases differently — pull cords, locking screws or a lift-off bar. Step-by-step removal, what to unplug first, and how to remove the bracket. - [In-wall power kits, explained](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/in-wall-power-kits-explained): You can't run a TV's power cord inside a wall. In-wall power kits solve that legally. How they work, the types, and when you need an electrician instead. - [Is my wall strong enough for a TV?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/is-my-wall-strong-enough-for-a-tv): Almost every wall can carry a TV if the load goes into the structure. A simple way to judge wood studs, metal studs, masonry, plaster and thin partition walls. - [Lag bolts, toggles and anchors for TV mounts](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/lag-bolts-vs-toggle-bolts-vs-anchors): The hardware in the bag isn't right for every wall. Which fastener to use for wood studs, metal studs, drywall, brick and concrete, and how to install each. - [Measuring your wall for a TV](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/measuring-your-wall-for-a-tv): TVs are sold by diagonal, but walls are measured in width and height. Convert sizes to real dimensions, check clearances and mock it up with tape first. - [Wall-mounting a curved TV](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-curved-tv): Yes, with the right spacers and a mount that fits a curved back. How curved TVs attach, why they sit further from the wall, and which bracket style suits them. - [Mounting a TV above a fireplace](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-above-a-fireplace): Is it safe to put a TV over a fireplace? How to check heat, how low you can go, which bracket helps, and how to hide wires in a chimney chase. - [Mounting a TV in a dorm room](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-in-a-dorm-room): Most residence halls don't allow drilling. What dorm rules usually say, no-drill ways to set up a TV, and what changes in off-campus student apartments. - [Mounting a TV in a garage or workshop](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-in-a-garage-or-workshop): Garage walls are block, bare studs or thin metal, with dust, heat and humidity. How to mount a TV there, protect it, and get power and signal to it. - [Mounting a TV in a home gym](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-in-a-home-gym): A gym TV has to be seen from a treadmill, a bike and the floor. The right height and mount for workout rooms, plus mirrors, rubber floors and vibration. - [Mounting a TV in a home office](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-in-a-home-office): A wall TV can be a second screen, a video-call display or a break-time TV. Height, distance and settings for an office, and when a monitor is better. - [Mounting a TV in a kid's room or playroom](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-in-a-kids-room): Wall-mounting is the safest way to have a TV around children. Height, bracket choice, cord safety and the anchoring rules that prevent tip-over injuries. - [Mounting a TV in a manufactured home](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-in-a-mobile-or-manufactured-home): Manufactured homes have thinner walls and smaller studs. How to mount a TV safely on them, which brackets to avoid, and what to do about weak spots. - [Mounting a TV in an RV or camper](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-in-an-rv-or-camper): RV walls are thin and everything shakes on the road. How to find the backing, choose a locking mount, and keep a TV from coming loose while you drive. - [Mounting a TV on plaster and lath](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-in-plaster-walls): Older Auburn and Opelika homes often have plaster over wood lath. How to find studs through plaster, avoid cracks, and mount a TV securely. - [Mounting a TV in a bathroom](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-in-the-bathroom): Steam and electronics don't mix well. Where a TV can go in a bathroom, what kind of TV to use, how to protect it, and the electrical rules that matter. - [Mounting a TV in the kitchen](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-in-the-kitchen): Heat, steam, grease and awkward walls make kitchens tricky. The best spots for a kitchen TV, which mounts work, and what to keep the screen away from. - [Mounting a TV on an exterior wall](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-on-an-exterior-wall): Outside walls are full of insulation and sometimes fire blocks. What changes when you mount a TV and hide wires on an exterior wall of your home. - [Mounting a TV on concrete or block](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-on-concrete-walls): Poured concrete and hollow block need different anchors. What to drill with, which anchors hold a TV, and how to deal with wires on a solid wall. - [Mounting a TV on metal studs](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-on-metal-studs): Lag bolts don't work in steel studs. Here's how to identify metal studs and mount a TV safely with toggle anchors rated for the load. - [Mounting a TV on shiplap or paneling](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-on-shiplap-or-wood-paneling): Shiplap and paneling are not structural. How to find the studs behind boards, avoid splitting them, and keep the TV flat on a grooved wood wall. - [Mounting a TV on stone veneer](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-on-stone-veneer): Stacked stone is uneven and often thin. How to mount a TV flat on a rough stone fireplace or accent wall, what to anchor into, and how to hide the cables. - [Mounting a TV on tile, crack-free](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-a-tv-on-tile-walls): Porcelain and ceramic tile crack when drilled wrong. The bits, speed and technique that work, where to place holes, and what to anchor into behind the tile. - [Mounting an OLED TV without damaging it](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-an-oled-tv): OLED panels are a few millimetres thick and easy to flex or crack. How to carry, lay down and mount one, which screws to use, and what to avoid. - [Two TVs on one wall for game day](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/mounting-two-tvs-side-by-side): Two screens for two games. How to space, align and wire multiple TVs on one wall, what sizes work together, and how to send the right sound to the room. - [Moving with a wall-mounted TV](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/moving-with-a-wall-mounted-tv): Take the TV down, pack it so the screen survives, keep the mount's hardware together, patch the wall, and plan the new wall before the truck arrives. - [Pre-wiring a wall for a TV during construction](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/new-construction-prewire-for-tv): A few dollars of blocking, conduit and a recessed outlet before the drywall goes up makes every future TV install clean. What to ask your builder for. - [New TV? Check these things before mounting](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/new-tv-checklist-before-mounting): Test the screen, check for shipping damage, update the software and keep the box for a while. A short checklist for a new TV before it gets mounted. - [Mounting a TV on a patio or porch](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/outdoor-tv-mounting-patio-porch): Alabama heat, humidity and storms are hard on TVs. Outdoor-rated vs. indoor sets, covered vs. open spaces, the right mount, power, and glare outdoors. - [Patching holes after a TV mount comes down](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/patching-holes-after-removing-a-tv-mount): Lag-bolt holes, toggle holes and cable cut-outs each need a different patch. How to fill, sand and paint so the wall passes a move-out inspection. - [Pull-down mounts for a TV over the fireplace](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/pull-down-mantel-mounts): A pull-down mantel mount lowers the TV to eye level for watching and lifts it back after. How they work, what they need from the wall, and who should buy one. - [Questions to ask a TV installer](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/questions-to-ask-a-tv-installer): Price, insurance, what happens with a surprise wall, who supplies the bracket, and what's guaranteed. The questions that separate a good installer from a risky one. - [Mounting a TV in a recessed niche](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/recessed-tv-niche-mounting): Builder TV niches rarely fit modern screens. How to measure a niche, choose a mount that reaches, deal with ventilation, and what to do if the TV doesn't fit. - [Mounting a TV when you rent](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/renters-guide-to-tv-mounting): Can you mount a TV in an apartment or rental? What to ask your landlord, how to minimize damage, patching at move-out, and no-drill alternatives. - [Reusing an old mount for a new TV](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/reusing-an-old-tv-mount): Often yes. Check the weight rating, VESA pattern and size range, inspect the bracket for wear, and decide whether the old holes in the wall still work. - [Mounting a Samsung Frame TV](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/samsung-frame-tv-mounting): The Frame is designed to sit flat like a picture. How its slim-fit mount works, where the One Connect box goes, and how to hide the single cable. - [Where should the soundbar go?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/soundbar-placement-guide): Where to put a soundbar with a mounted TV, how far below the screen, wall vs. console, ARC/eARC setup and subwoofer placement. - [Mounting a TV when studs are 24 inches apart](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/studs-24-inches-apart-tv-mounting): Most TV brackets assume studs at 16 inches. If yours are 24 inches on centre, here are the brackets and methods that still give a solid, centred mount. - [Surge protection for a wall-mounted TV](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/surge-protectors-for-wall-mounted-tvs): Alabama thunderstorms are hard on electronics. Why a mounted TV often ends up unprotected, and four ways to add surge protection behind or below it. - [How much tilt does a TV need?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tilt-mount-angle-how-much): A simple way to work out the tilt angle for a TV mounted above eye level — over a fireplace, in a bedroom or a garage — and when tilt isn't enough. - [Mounting a TV above a console or dresser](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-above-a-dresser-or-console): How much gap to leave between furniture and TV, how wide the console should be, and how to line everything up so it looks planned rather than random. - [Beating window glare on a wall-mounted TV](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-and-window-glare): Reflections ruin a picture. How to choose a wall that avoids window glare, test before drilling, and reduce reflections with tilt, swivel and screen choice. - [How high to mount a TV in the bedroom](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-height-in-the-bedroom): Bedroom TVs are watched lying down, so the living-room rule doesn't apply. The right height and tilt for a TV across from the bed, with real measurements. - [What TV mounting really costs in Auburn](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-mounting-cost-auburn-al): Real prices for TV mounting in Auburn & Opelika — labor by screen size, wall types, brackets, wire hiding and add-ons, with example totals. - [TV mounting for rentals and Airbnbs](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-mounting-for-landlords-and-short-term-rentals): A mounted TV survives tenants better than one on a stand. Mount choice, theft and damage prevention, cable tidiness and policies for rental properties. - [Mounting a TV in an older home](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-mounting-in-older-homes): Old houses bring plaster, odd stud spacing, knob-and-tube wiring and walls that aren't flat. How to mount a TV in one without damaging what makes it special. - [TV mounting mistakes worth avoiding](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-mounting-mistakes-to-avoid): Too high, off-centre, anchors instead of studs, cords in the wall. The twelve errors seen most often on TV installs, why they happen and the simple fixes. - [TV height, neck strain and comfort](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-neck-strain-and-ergonomics): Looking up at a screen for hours strains the neck. Comfortable viewing angles, how seat type changes the ideal height, and small changes that help. - [TV sound after wall-mounting](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-sound-when-wall-mounted): TV speakers fire down or backwards, and the wall changes how they sound. Settings to try first, placement tips, and when a soundbar is the real answer. - [TV mounted too high? Here's the fix](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-too-high-how-to-fix): A sore neck after every movie means the TV is too high. How to tell, and the fixes — from tilting and re-seating to lowering the mount or a pull-down bracket. - [How big a TV for your room?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-viewing-distance-guide): Use your couch distance to pick a TV size. Formulas from cinema standards (SMPTE 30°, THX 40°) and a simple table for 4K TVs. - [VESA and weight limits, explained simply](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/tv-wall-mount-weight-limits-and-vesa): How to read your TV's VESA hole pattern and weight, match them to a wall mount, and why the wall's anchors matter as much as the bracket rating. - [Flush and ultra-slim TV mounts](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/ultra-slim-and-flush-tv-mounts): How close can a TV sit to the wall? Low-profile and no-gap mounts explained, what limits them — plugs, cables, wall bumps — and how recessing helps. - [Wall-mounting a small TV or monitor](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/wall-mounting-a-monitor-or-small-tv): Small screens are light but still need the right pattern and position. VESA 75 and 100, arms vs. fixed plates, ergonomic height and cable tidying. - [What's behind your wall before you drill](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/what-is-behind-your-wall): Before you drill for a TV mount, learn where electrical cables, plumbing and ducts usually run inside a wall, and the signs that tell you to pick another spot. - [What size TV for my room?](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/what-size-tv-for-my-room): Pick a TV size from your seating distance, wall width and how you watch. A simple distance table, room-by-room suggestions and the case for going bigger. - [Before we arrive: a 10-minute checklist](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/what-to-do-before-your-tv-mounting-appointment): A 10-minute prep checklist so your TV mounting visit is quick: clear the area, keep the TV in its box, have the remote and passwords ready. - [Where the outlet behind the TV should go](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/where-to-put-the-outlet-behind-a-tv): The best spot for a TV outlet is inside the TV's outline but clear of the bracket. Heights, offsets, recessed boxes and what to ask your electrician for. - [Streaming and Wi-Fi after wall-mounting](https://tvmountingauburn.com/guides/wifi-and-streaming-after-mounting): A TV on the wall can lose Wi-Fi signal behind its own metal back. Why streaming gets worse after mounting, and the fixes — from repositioning to Ethernet. ## Optional - [TV size guides](https://tvmountingauburn.com/tv-sizes): dimensions, mounting height and viewing distance by screen size - [Privacy Policy](https://tvmountingauburn.com/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://tvmountingauburn.com/terms)