How to Mount a TV on a Corner Wall | Swing It Into View

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Mounting a TV in a corner frees up floor space and opens the room, but the approach differs from a flat wall install. Instead of mounting across both walls, you pick the wall with the better stud spacing, bolt the plate there, and rely on the arm to swing the TV past the corner. Done right, you get a comfortable viewing angle without blocking a window or doorway.

What You Need Before You Start

Check your TV’s VESA pattern — the square of threaded holes on the back — and its weight. Common patterns include 200×200 mm and 400×400 mm. Your mount must match that pattern and support the TV’s weight. Corner installs specifically need an articulating arm with enough reach to clear the adjacent wall;

You will also want a stud finder, a level, a drill with the right bit for your lag bolts, and a helper for the lift.

How Do You Anchor the Mount to the Corner Wall?

Fasten the plate into wood studs on one wall only — never into drywall alone, and never across both walls. Locate a stud with your finder, hold the mounting template against the wall, and level it before marking your drill points. Some corner mounts specify a stud-distance range from the corner; one manual, for instance, calls for a stud between 9.5 and 25 inches from the corner. If your studs fall outside that range, that mount won’t work in your space.

Drill pilot holes, then drive the supplied lag bolts through the plate into the studs. Check the plate is level before tightening fully, and don’t overtighten — snug is enough. Larger TVs may require extension arms attached to the wall plate assembly before you hang anything.

Hanging and Securing the TV

Lay the TV face-down on a soft surface and attach the mounting brackets to its VESA holes. Confirm the screw length and spacers are right — too long and you can damage the panel; too short and the bracket won’t hold. With a partner, lift the TV and align the brackets with the wall plate or arm, engaging the hooks or pins. Secure the TV once the bracket and plate are fully seated, then lock any safety tabs or pins the mount provides. Falling to lock these is a common mistake.

Positioning and the Final Adjust

For seated viewing, aim for the screen center around 42 to 48 inches from the floor, then adjust for your room. After the TV is up, swing the arm through its full range to confirm the cables don’t bind and the TV clears the adjacent wall. Many mounts have a tilt or swivel adjustment at the arm joint, so you can fine-tune the angle without re-drifting holes.

That confirmation — hearing and seeing the lock — is your cue the job is done right. When you’re ready to shop, our roundup of the best corner TV wall mounts for 65-inch screens covers tested options that clear the wall and hold steady.