You bought a new, impressive TV (or you want to showcase the one you already have) and it’s time to hang it on the wall.

Forget the complicated technical terms. In this guide, we’ll look, in the simplest language, at everything you really need to know to make the best choice, without risking the safety of your TV.

The "Golden Rule": VESA and Weight

In the past, everyone bought mounts by looking only at inches. That is now wrong! Today's TVs are huge in inches but very lightweight. The only two things you need to check are:

What is VESA? VESA is simply the distance between the 4 holes on the back of your TV (where the mount will be screwed in). It is measured in millimeters (mm). If the horizontal distance is 200 millimeters (20cm) and the vertical distance is 200 millimeters (20cm), then your TV has "VESA 200x200".

• How to find it: Either the VESA is written in the TV manual, or you simply take a tape measure and measure the distance (Horizontal & Vertical) between the holes on the back! The mount you buy must support exactly this number.

Weight is More Important than Inches Each mount states the "Maximum Load," meaning how many kilos it can support. Your TV must absolutely weigh less than this limit (without its tabletop stand). Always leave a safety margin. If the TV weighs 20 kilos, choose a mount that can support 30 kilos or more.

Types of Mounts: What type do you need?

Mounts are divided into three main categories, depending on the freedom of movement they offer:

A) Fixed – The "Picture Frame" solution They keep the TV "stuck" to the wall, leaving minimal space behind it. They offer no tilting or swiveling capability.

Pros: The sleekest result, extremely slim profile, usually the most affordable.

Cons: Once the TV is installed, it is very difficult to plug in or remove cables from behind it.

When to choose it: When the TV will be mounted exactly at eye level) 

B) Tilt – To avoid reflections They allow you to tilt the screen slightly downward (usually 10-15 degrees).

• Pros: Ideal for avoiding reflections from windows or lights. Makes access to cables easier.

• When to choose it: If you must hang the TV high up (e.g. above a fireplace or in the bedroom for watching while lying down). By tilting it downward, you get the perfect viewing angle.

C) Articulated / Full Motion – Absolute Freedom These mounts feature one or two "jointed" arms. You can pull the TV away from the wall, swivel it left/right, and tilt it.

• Pros: You can watch TV from different spots (e.g. from the sofa as well as from the dining room). They also fit easily into corners.

• Cons: They are bulkier, more expensive, and require the strongest wall, since the weight of the TV, when the arm extends, creates significant leverage.

 Your Wall: Beware of Drywall!

The biggest mistake made during installations is failing to identify the wall material. The anchors included in the base box are made only for concrete or brick.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Do you have a drywall wall? DO NOT use the standard anchors from the package, because the TV will fall! For drywall walls, you have two solutions:

1. Find (with a special detector) the metal vertical profiles (studs) inside the drywall and screw directly into them.

2. Use special heavy-duty drywall anchors (metal toggles / toggle bolts), which "open" behind the panel and distribute the weight. Ideally, ask for the help of a technician.

Ergonomics: At what height should I hang it?

A common mistake is hanging the TV too high, like a painting, which can leave your neck sore after a movie.

The Golden Rule of Ergonomics: The center of the screen should be at eye level when you are sitting on the sofa. For an average sofa, this means the center of the TV should be about 105 to 110 centimeters from the floor.

If the TV must be placed higher (e.g. above a piece of furniture or a fireplace), it is essential to buy a Tilt mount so you can angle it toward your eyes.

Extra Tips (Cables & Curved Screens)

Aesthetics and Cables There is nothing worse than a beautiful TV on the wall, with "waterfalls" of black cables hanging down from underneath it. If you haven’t run the cables through the wall during the house construction, the simplest and cleanest solution is a plastic cable channel. Stick it to the wall, run the cables through it, and paint it the same color as the wall so it becomes (almost) invisible.

Do you have a Curved TV or rear protrusions? Don’t worry. Most quality mounts now include special "spacers" in the package. These are small plastic cylinders that go between the TV and the metal bracket, providing the necessary space for the screen’s curves or for thick connectors (such as SCART or bulky HDMI) that stick out from the back.

Want to add a Soundbar too? If you have a Soundbar, there are special extension brackets (Soundbar brackets) that screw onto the TV mount itself. This way, the speaker "hangs" elegantly right below the screen, without needing to drill extra holes in the wall!