Domakihub Mount Your TV on the Wall Safely — Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to know before drilling, from choosing the right bracket to hiding the cables.
Reviewed by Domakihub home & decor pros · 2026-06-23 · 5 min read
Wall-mounting a flat-screen TV frees up floor space, improves viewing angles, and gives any room a polished look — whether it is a family home in Athens, a holiday rental in Santorini, or a hotel suite on Corfu. The video above walks through the full process visually; this guide adds the context, safety checks, and practical details you need before you pick up a drill. Follow both together and the job is straightforward even for first-timers.
Why Wall Placement Matters More Than Most People Realise
The single biggest mistake DIYers make is choosing a mounting location based on aesthetics alone, then discovering the studs are in the wrong place or the viewing angle causes neck strain. In Greek homes with reinforced-concrete walls — the standard in most apartment blocks — the rules change further: you are not hunting for timber studs but instead drilling into solid masonry, which requires hammer-drill bits and the right wall plugs.
Before you buy a bracket, measure the sitting eye level of the main viewer and mark that height on the wall. The centre of the screen should land roughly at that mark. For bedrooms and hotel rooms where guests watch from a reclined position, raise it by 15–20 cm. Getting this right at the planning stage avoids costly refilling and repainting later.
Choosing the Right Bracket for Your Wall and TV
Brackets come in three main types: fixed (flush to wall, cheapest), tilting (lets you angle the screen down, good for high-mounted sets), and full-motion articulating arms (swing and rotate, ideal for corner rooms or open-plan spaces). Check the VESA pattern — a four-hole bolt pattern on the back of every TV — before ordering; common sizes are 200×200 mm, 400×400 mm, and 600×400 mm. The bracket box will list which VESA patterns it supports.
Weight capacity is equally important. A 65-inch TV can weigh 25–35 kg. Always buy a bracket rated for at least 20% more than your TV's actual weight, and if you are mounting on concrete with wall plugs, use M8 or M10 plugs rated for that load.
How to Mount a TV on the Wall: 5 Steps
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Locate your wall structure and mark the drill points
In timber-frame walls, use a stud finder to locate the vertical wooden studs (typically 40–60 cm apart) and mark their centres with a pencil. In the solid concrete or brick walls common across Greek buildings, you can drill almost anywhere, but avoid chasing electrical cables — use a cable detector before drilling. Hold the bracket against the wall at the correct height, use a spirit level to make it perfectly horizontal, and mark all drill holes clearly.
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Drill and fit the wall anchors
For concrete and masonry, fit a hammer-drill bit (typically 8 mm or 10 mm, matching your wall plug diameter) and drill to the depth specified on the plug packaging — usually 60–80 mm. Blow dust out of the holes and tap the wall plugs in flush with a hammer. For timber studs in partition walls, no plug is needed; drive the lag screws directly into the wood. Never rely on plasterboard anchors alone for a heavy TV.
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Attach the bracket to the wall
Offer the bracket up to the plugged holes and drive in the bolts or screws. Check the spirit level one final time before fully tightening — it is much easier to adjust now than after the TV is on. Give each fastener a firm final turn; the bracket should feel completely solid with zero movement when you push and pull it.
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Attach the mounting arms to the back of the TV
Lay the TV face-down on a soft, clean surface — a folded blanket on a table works well. Screw the bracket's TV-side arms or plate into the VESA holes on the back of the TV using the bolts supplied. Do not overtighten; the threads on TV chassis are often aluminium and can strip. Have a second person help you here — TVs are awkward to handle alone.
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Hang the TV and manage the cables
Lift the TV with a second person and hang it onto the wall bracket according to the bracket's locking mechanism (usually a hook-and-lock or a sliding channel). Confirm it is locked and give it a gentle tug before letting go fully. Finally, route the power cable and any HDMI leads either through an in-wall cable conduit kit (available from electrical stores for around €15–30) or bundle them neatly in a cable sleeve for a clean finish. For rental properties, a surface-mount cable trunking in the same colour as the wall is the fastest professional-looking solution.
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FAQ
- Can I mount a TV on a plasterboard wall without hitting a stud?
- Only if you use heavy-duty hollow-wall anchors rated for the full weight of your TV — and even then it is risky for sets larger than 40 inches. The safest approach is always to fix into the timber frame behind the board or, in Greek concrete-construction buildings, to drill into the solid masonry rather than a partition wall.
- What tools do I need to mount a TV in a Greek apartment with concrete walls?
- You will need a hammer drill (or SDS drill), masonry bits (8 mm or 10 mm), wall plugs for concrete (Fischer or equivalent), a spirit level, a cable/pipe detector, a screwdriver or drill driver, and a tape measure. A second person to help lift the TV safely is not optional — it is essential.
- How high should I mount the TV?
- The centre of the screen should sit at the eye level of someone seated — roughly 100–110 cm from the floor for a standard sofa. In hotel rooms or bedrooms where guests watch from bed, 120–130 cm is more comfortable. Mounting too high (above a fireplace, for example) is a common mistake that causes neck strain over long viewing sessions.