Wall-mounting your TV frees up space, hides cables and gives a cinema feel. To choose the right bracket you only need three things: your TV's VESA size, its weight and the type of wall.

1. Find your VESA size

VESA is the distance between the four screw holes on the back of your TV, in millimetres – for example 200 x 200 or 400 x 400. Measure from centre to centre (horizontal x vertical) or look it up in the manual. The bracket must list your VESA pattern.

  • 32–43 inch TVs: usually 100 x 100 to 200 x 200
  • 43–65 inch TVs: usually 200 x 200 to 400 x 400
  • 65 inch and above: often 400 x 400 or 600 x 400

2. Check the weight limit

Your TV's weight without the stand is in the manual. Choose a bracket rated comfortably above it (e.g. a 45 kg bracket for a 25 kg TV).

3. Fixed, tilt or full motion?

  • Fixed / low profile: sits closest to the wall, cleanest look. Best when you sit straight in front of the TV.
  • Tilt: angles the screen down – ideal when the TV is mounted higher, e.g. above a fireplace, and to cut window glare.
  • Full motion (swivel, articulating): pulls out and turns left/right. Perfect for corners, open-plan rooms or watching from the kitchen. Gas-spring models move with one hand.
  • Ceiling brackets: for shops, bedrooms and rooms with no suitable wall.

4. Ideal height

The centre of the screen should be roughly at eye level when seated – about 100–110 cm from the floor for most sofas. Higher than that? Use a tilt bracket.

5. Your wall type

  • Brick or concrete: the included masonry plugs and bolts are fine.
  • Plasterboard (stud wall): screw into the wooden studs, or use heavy-duty plasterboard fixings rated for the load. Full-motion brackets put extra force on the wall – studs are strongly recommended.

Always check for hidden pipes and cables with a detector before drilling.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know my TV's VESA size?

Measure the distance between the mounting holes on the back of the TV in millimetres, horizontally and vertically (for example 400 x 400), or check the TV manual.

Can I mount a TV on plasterboard?

Yes, but fix into the wooden studs or use heavy-duty plasterboard fixings rated for the weight. For full-motion brackets, studs are strongly recommended.

How high should a wall-mounted TV be?

The centre of the screen should be around eye level when seated, usually 100–110 cm from the floor.

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