Adding a flat-screen television to your entertainment system is an exciting way to elevate your viewing experience. Images are often crisper and clearer, making your favorite films and shows even more enjoyable. However, the TV needs to be mounted properly. Here’s why you should hire a professional to perform this task.

Why Hire a Pro to Mount Your Flat-Screen TV?

1. Hasten the Process

You want to sit down and enjoy your home entertainment system as soon as possible. Installing and mounting the TV is an intricate process that involves selecting the most appropriate location and choosing the proper height before placing it on the wall. Professionals have experience with the tasks involved, including drilling holes, affixing mounting brackets and plates, and safely lifting and positioning the TV, making the process faster.

2. Avoid Potential Damage

Even if you use extra caution, you may accidentally cause some damage to your personal property. This can occur if the TV slips while attempting to hold it up or when trying to find studs in the wall. Since all TVs have to be mounted to studs, you need to be sure that you’ve found the right spot for it, or you risk damaging the integrity of the wall since drywall alone cannot support the TV’s weight.

The installer must precisely mark where the TV’s corners are situated and use a level to determine the exact placement. This is vital to the integrity of the screen, since improper positioning may put it into the sun’s direct path and unnecessarily expose it to extreme heat.

3. Understand Power Tools

If you aren’t well-versed with using power tools, installing a flat-screen TV can be challenging. At a bare minimum, the job requires items such as power drills, stud sensors, and socket wrenches.

You may not even have some of the necessary tools at your disposal. Instead of purchasing items you may not use it again, let an expert take care of it.

 

Do you want a home entertainment system that includes a flat-screen TV? Let the team at BK Wave in Orem, UT, help you with your project. They proudly create high-quality home theater systems with beautiful screens and wall-mounted speakers. Visit their website to find out more about their home audio installation services, or call (801) 228-0755 to speak with a representative.