TV Wall Mounting Checklist: Height, Cables, Wall Type and Fitment

A little planning before mounting a television can prevent poor viewing angles, strained cables and the wrong bracket choice. Use this checklist before buying a mount or drilling into a wall.

1. Confirm the television details

Write down the exact TV model number, screen size, VESA mounting pattern and weight without the desktop stand. These details let you compare the television with each bracket’s stated limits. Screen size alone is not a reliable fitment check.

If you need help understanding VESA measurements, read our guide to measuring a TV for a wall bracket.

2. Choose the bracket movement

• Fixed: for a close-to-wall position with no angle adjustment.
• Tilt: for a screen mounted above eye level or when vertical angle adjustment is useful.
• Full motion: for extension, swivel or multiple viewing positions.
• Ceiling mount: when a suitable wall is unavailable and the ceiling structure can support the installation.

3. Plan the viewing height

For many seated viewing positions, placing the centre of the screen near comfortable eye level provides a natural view. The ideal height changes with seating, viewing distance, room use and personal preference. A bedroom television, commercial display or screen above furniture may need a higher position.

Before installing, mark the proposed screen outline on the wall with removable tape. Sit in the normal viewing position and check whether the height feels comfortable. If the screen must sit high, a tilt bracket may provide a better angle.

4. Check the wall or ceiling structure

The mounting surface and fixings must support the combined load and forces created by the television and bracket. Full-motion mounts can place additional leverage on the fixing points when extended. Wall construction varies, and the hardware suitable for one surface may be unsuitable for another.

Follow both manufacturers’ installation instructions. If you cannot confidently identify the structure or select the correct fixings, use a suitably qualified installer. Do not rely on plasterboard alone unless an approved installation system specifically permits it for the completed load.

5. Plan power and signal cables

Check where the TV’s power, HDMI, antenna, network and audio ports sit. Rear-facing connectors may need additional wall clearance, while side-facing ports can be easier to access with a low-profile bracket.

Measure the complete cable route rather than the straight-line distance. Allow comfortable slack, especially with a full-motion bracket, so cables are not stretched, pinched or sharply bent as the screen moves. Compare suitable lengths in our HDMI cable collection.

6. Check nearby clearances

Confirm the screen will clear shelves, cabinets, doorways, curtains and adjacent walls. For a full-motion mount, consider the television’s entire movement path, not only its resting position. Make sure ventilation openings remain clear and that controls and ports can still be reached.

7. Review the bracket specifications

Before ordering, verify:

• supported screen-size range;
• supported VESA patterns;
• maximum television weight;
• wall clearance and extension;
• tilt and swivel range where applicable;
• included mounting hardware and any stated installation requirements.

8. Do a final safety check

Read the installation instructions before beginning. Use the specified hardware, tighten fasteners as directed and keep another person available when lifting a large or heavy television. After installation, check the bracket and cable movement carefully before regular use.

Ready to compare options? Browse all TV brackets and wall mounts. If you want help narrowing the fit, contact our Perth team with the TV make, model and intended mounting style.