Wall Mounting for TV, Any Suggestions? (VIC)

joeiwu on 17/01/2019 - 12:25
Last edited 17/01/2019 - 14:54 by 1 other user

Hi Guys

Looking at wall-mounting our next TV in our living room.
Have not purchased the actual TV yet but safe to assume it will be between 55" - 75".

I know for a professional job it won't be cheap to wall-mount properly, but I'd rather get it done properly than try to DIY or a shady job as I will probably keep the same TV for few years to come.
Can anyone suggest or recommend any companies or contractors for such job that would do a good job for a reasonable rate?

Although not finalised, we'd really like a TV like the below picture mounted in such a way that it looks almost like a framed picture:
https://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/au-feature-the-frame-ls003-68747093?$FB_TYPE_A_JPG$

Thanks for your input in advance!

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • dust on 17/01/2019 - 12:29

    Full brick or Gyprock?

    • joeiwu on 17/01/2019 - 12:32

      Gyprock (plaster) with all the normal sockets further down but not far from the area of ideal mounting point

      • HighAndDry on 17/01/2019 - 14:01
        +1

        Are there any studs in the wall where you want to mount the TV?

        • joeiwu on 18/01/2019 - 08:22

          Good question, to be honest I'm not sure. If there are no studs, does it mean its not mountable there?

          • HighAndDry on 18/01/2019 - 09:19

            @joeiwu: Not impossible, especially if you're getting a pro in to do it, but at least more complicated and possibly more expensive.

  • unco on 17/01/2019 - 13:02

    I originally wanted to mount my own TV, in the end my other half told me to get it done by a professional because I wouldn't forgive myself if it fell or ripped half the wall down haha.

    I ended up going with these guys in Melbourne.
    https://wiredstore.com.au/services/tv-installation/

    I provided this mount from Kogan, it's ultra low profile, I can't get my hand behind the TV but that's the look I wanted.
    It's been great holding up my 70" LG - 28.7kg without stand according to the specs.
    https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-ultra-low-profile-fixed-w…

    Probably could've saved the $299 and did it myself but it was done in a couple of hours so I saved time and have the peace of mind of it getting done properly.

    • joeiwu on 17/01/2019 - 13:30

      Thanks for the recommendation. Did they do a good job and how was their service?
      How long ago was this, and how did it turn out/how is it so far up til today?

      Thanks for your recommendation!

      • unco on 17/01/2019 - 14:08

        Apart from turning up at 5pm instead of the scheduled 3pm, it was good. Cleaned up before leaving.

        Got it done in September and (touch wood) it's still hanging fine. I'll shoot you a photo, it won't be as sleek looking as that picture frame TV though!

    • jellykingdom on 17/01/2019 - 15:04

      i assume since the TV is designed to be hung like a picture that the ports are also well positioned?

      My bloody Samsung series 8(?) has the HDMI ports all pointing directly into the wall face, so the low profile mounts don't work properly.

  • stratbargain on 17/01/2019 - 13:45

    You do realise that picture you linked isn't a TV mounted like a picture frame but rather a Picture Frame TV that's been wall mounted.

    they are pricey but any low profile mount will suit it.

    • joeiwu on 17/01/2019 - 13:53

      Yes, most certainly. I've seen them in store and they do look very different to what a "normal" TV looks like. At the end of the day they are all TV's but at this stage haven't decided on whether I am going to go for something like a picture frame TV (much more expensive) or a "normal" TV that gets mounted onto the wall.

  • ShortyX on 17/01/2019 - 14:02

    Whatever you do, please put it at a suitable height. :)

    • joeiwu on 17/01/2019 - 14:05

      Good advice, what constitutes suitable height? Centre of the TV screen (vertically and horizontally speaking) lines up with the eyes of the audience (roughly)?

  • bobbified on 17/01/2019 - 14:29

    For that TV to look good against the wall, don't just use any VESA mount.
    Make sure you use the Samsung Slim Wall mount - that mount minimises the gap between the back of the TV and the wall. It's a little bit more expensive than other mounts, but I think it's worth it.

    Note that there are two versions of the mount based on TV size/weight - one is for 65 inches and less and the other is for 75 inches and above.

    For the price of that TV, I would suggest you go with the QLED series. The display quality is much much better on those TVs.

    • jellykingdom on 17/01/2019 - 15:01

      Seconded. These slim wall mounts are amazing, and also very easy to use. Essentially just 2 bolts and some wire, like a normal picture hook. i even used it to hang a mirror

      https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/slim-wall-mount-bracket-for-sam…

      • bobbified on 17/01/2019 - 15:08

        That Kogan one looks really good too, at a much cheaper price!

        Although, I was actually referring to this one that Samsung has specially designed for that Frame and QLED TV:
        https://www.samsung.com/au/tv-accessories/slim-fit-wall-moun…

        • djkelly69 on 17/01/2019 - 16:10
          +1

          I think the Frame TV comes with a low profile bracket. Not sure about the QLEDs.

          • bobbified on 17/01/2019 - 16:21

            @djkelly69:

            I think the Frame TV comes with a low profile bracket.

            You're right - from the website, it does sound like the mount comes with the Frame TV, but not with the QLEDs. I had to buy it separately.

    • joeiwu on 18/01/2019 - 08:23

      Thanks for the advice! I will definitely be looking at a slim wall mount as the main reason for mounting the TV in the first place is for it to look good!

  • jellykingdom on 17/01/2019 - 15:03

    Not that i'm suggesting you make up a DIY system, but this system is very good concept. I've DIYed one for a heavy mirror with 2 blocks of hardwood

    http://www.zbarhanger.com/zhamiandpiha.html

    • joeiwu on 18/01/2019 - 08:24

      Awesome, thanks for the info!

  • dynamic007 on 17/01/2019 - 15:24

    I'm actually moving from a low profile bracket to one that you can extend out.

    The reasoning was - the low profile was great until I had to get back and change wires. With a 70" TV needed 2 people to hold the TV while the 3rd went behind to adjust the wires. I thought it was a one off, until my Ariel started playing up - had to get behind the TV again to change it up. Maybe this is only an issue with my set up - as all the wires are going through the wall.

    Visited my mates with the pull out bracket and while it doesn't look as schmick as the low profile one the practicality of being able to pull it out and in hit home!!

    also for original installation, I put the request on Airtasker and someone came over and did it for half the price ($80)

    • bobbified on 17/01/2019 - 16:24

      the low profile was great until I had to get back and change wires.

      The Frame comes with Samsung's One-Connect box. There's a single thin cable that goes into the back of the TV that combines all input and power. The cable then goes into a separate box where the HDMI and other ports are. It's quite convenient and I wouldn't be expecting the cable to need replacement any time soon (it doesn't get touched).

      • joeiwu on 18/01/2019 - 08:25

        Yes I was wondering about the cables and how you need to pull the TV out to get to all the plugs etc….good to know The Frame comes with something like that. Which other TV's have one-connect box or similar?

        • bobbified on 18/01/2019 - 09:15

          I've only seen some Samsung TVs have that single cable connection. When I was shopping for TVs, I didn't notice any other TVs with a similar kit.

          It's called the One Connect Box and the One Clear Connection

          The Samsung TVs that have it are:

          2018 Q7FN & Q9FN
          2017 QLEDs and The Frame.

          • dynamic007 on 18/01/2019 - 14:08

            @bobbified: That's pretty cool!

            WHen I brought the house the previous owner left the low profile frame on the wall with a small hole next to the frame to pull the wires/in out. We did end up putting an extra wire in as a "draw string" but once my bigger TV was placed on you couldn't access the hole anymore.

            Future complicated things (and this again maybe just my requirements)

            • PS4 Pro to play 4k, unless your home surround system is 4k needed to be plugged directly into the TV to get the full resolution.
            • I got a chromecase - and again found myself needing to get behind to pull the power adaptor through. You can use USB power from the TV - but then your good home/alexa cant turn the TV on with voice command (it only works if your chromecast is powered separately) so doing the "hey google play house of cards" just wouldn't work if the TV is off

            Anyway, just made me think from time to time you do need to get in behind so the pull out one is better - unless you have some other solution like the connect box etc.

            • bobbified on 18/01/2019 - 15:22

              @dynamic007:

              …unless you have some other solution like the connect box etc.

              My original plan (before I bought the Samsung) was to use a series of wall plates (HDMI, USB, etc) with a fixed number of cables permanently running behind the drywall. The wall plates act like an "extension" of the TV ports so any new devices go straight into the wall plates.

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