Cut out a sheet of paper or cardboard the approximate size of your tv and hang it on the wall in your desired location.
Mounting flat screen on wall height.
Follow these tips for accurate mounting.
Then use the mounting template to measure the exact height you want to mount the tv on the wall.
Mount a flat screen in your living room.
Test out that location from different locations around the room.
Screw the two mounting arms vertical brackets from the kit to the back of the tv then secure the mounting arms to the.
Measure from the floor up.
Affix to the wall with painter s tape.
Ideal height for mounting your flat screen tv mounting a flat screen above your fireplace.
As a rule a 42 television should be mounted about 56 inches from floor to tv center a 55 tv should be around 61 inches a 65 tv should be around 65 inches floor to center and a 70 television should be mounted about 67 inches to the center of the screen.
Measure 42 inches or adjusted height up the wall from any horizontal location and mark the spot with a pencil.
The height will depend on the height of your fireplace mantel.