Furniture Assembly and TV Mounting:
Get Your Space Ready to Enjoy

Choose the Location Before You Start

Think about how you’ll use the room and measure the available space. Allow enough clearance for doors, drawers, walking paths, and other furniture.

For a TV, consider your normal seating position, glare from windows, and access to power and connected devices. A location that looks good on an empty wall may feel less comfortable once you sit down to watch.

Check the Parts and Instructions

Before assembling furniture, compare the contents of the box with the manufacturer’s parts list. Check panels, glass, hardware, and moving components for damage.

Keep small parts sorted and follow the assembly sequence. Using the wrong screw or tightening hardware too early can damage a piece or make later steps difficult.

Keep packaging until you’ve confirmed the item is complete and working properly.

Match the TV Mount to the Television

TV mounts aren’t interchangeable. The mount must support your television’s weight and match its mounting-hole pattern, often called the VESA pattern.

Also consider how the mount will be used:

• Fixed mounts keep the TV close to the wall.
• Tilting mounts allow limited angle adjustments.
• Full-motion mounts let the screen extend and turn, requiring careful attention to wall attachment and clearance.

Follow both the television and mount manufacturers’ instructions, including the required hardware and installation limits.

Know What’s Behind the Wall

Drywall, wood framing, metal framing, brick, and concrete require different installation methods. The wall construction and mounting location must be evaluated before choosing fasteners.

Don’t assume ordinary drywall anchors are suitable for a TV. Use an attachment method approved for the mount, the wall construction, and the load.

Electrical wiring and plumbing may also be concealed behind the wall. If the location or wall conditions are uncertain, stop and have them evaluated before drilling.

Plan for Cords and Connected Devices

Decide where streaming devices, game consoles, and other equipment will sit before mounting the TV. Make sure cables can reach without being stretched or pinched, and leave ventilation space around electronics.

A suitable surface-mounted cord cover can help keep cables organized. Don’t run a standard TV power cord or extension cord inside the wall. If you need a new or relocated outlet, arrange that work with a qualified electrician.

Discuss cable management in advance so you understand what the installation includes.

Anchor Furniture When Required

Finishing assembly doesn’t always mean furniture is ready to use. Dressers, bookcases, entertainment units, and other pieces may require anti-tip restraints.

Follow the manufacturer’s anchoring instructions and use hardware appropriate for the wall. Keep heavier belongings low, avoid placing tempting items where children may climb to reach them, and never use furniture drawers as steps.

A TV placed on furniture should also be secured according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Check the Finished Setup

Before putting everything into everyday use, check that furniture is level and stable, doors and drawers operate properly, and required restraints are installed.

For a mounted TV, confirm that the mounting hardware and locking mechanisms are secured as directed. Make sure cables have enough slack for any permitted movement and that the screen can be viewed comfortably.

Keep the instructions and any spare hardware for future adjustments or moving.