When it comes to knowing your bracket types, there’s no room to swerve! To mount a TV securely, top Taskers recommend knowing what type of brackets you’ll be using. Check out their tips below for each bracket type:
Swivel bracket
- A swivel bracket simply means that a TV can be moved around on the wall.
- This type of bracket needs to be anchored to a stud because of the way it moves and the weight it has to bear.
- Plasterboard doesn’t always support swivel mounts safely, so be sure that there are studs before mounting directly into plasterboard.
- Wooden studs will best support this mount.
- Mounting into metal studs is another option, but experienced Mounting Taskers recommend heavy duty wall plugs in order to mount properly. See Mounting 107: wall plugs to learn more!
Hanging bracket
- A hanging bracket is stationary on the wall. It might move up and down, but not side to side like a swivel bracket.
- You don’t always have to find studs to mount this type of bracket so you have more options on where to drill holes.
- You can use all wall plugs for a hanging bracket.
Mounting hanging and swivel brackets
Use the bracket to double-check that holes are aligned. Sometimes brackets even come with stencil or paper outlines to help you line it up. In addition to following the bracket’s instructions to identify what exactly will help you complete the task, see Mounting 106: starting to drill.
