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fireballz · 2007-11-07, 02:57 PM

I was wondering about how much a typical flat panel installation costs. I know there are a lot of variables, so this is some info about the setup:

- 40" - 46" flat panel TV
- we would already have a wall mount bracket (probably a tilt mount)
- the wall is drywall where the other side of the wall is the garage so i don't know if it is an insulated wall or not...

- power outlet is on the wall but at the bottom, so we would need to have an outlet behind the TV
- we would already have the appropriate cables (component, hdmi, etc.)
- components would include: STB, DVD player, VCR (lol), and a receiver (But we would do the speaker set-up ourselves; speakers won't be mounted)

Any idea of approximately what this would cost? Basically just an outlet needs to be put behind the TV, and then mounting the TV and wire concealment. Also, can anyone recommend some people/companies that do this in the GTA? Thanks.

talldude123 · 2007-11-07, 08:24 PM

Well, anybody can do it themselves, or even just a friend/neighbor.

A wall mount can be found here: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...6548&CatId=717

But remember, don't cheap out. Better to pay more for a wall mount than replace a whole TV!

isajoo · 2007-11-08, 12:20 AM

installation is not that hard, took me 30 mins to get mount bolted up, but an hour to clean eveything up (wires)

power outlet is not needed, since u r gonna run(fish) all of the cables anyways.

i went and got a mount designed for a 50" plasma(Max 165lbs) for my feather weight 40" LCD(40ish lbs).
cost was around the same at the time.
general rule, whatever the tv weights, get a mount that can support double that. this way its future proof and safe(in case some little one tries to tug on it).

Mr_Rt · 2007-11-08, 09:59 AM

Depending on what mount you get, I would check the lag bolts they use to attach it to the wall. I have helped install a few mounts where common sense kicks in looking at the bolts and screws to realize they aren't going to give a completely secure mount. Oh...and hit a stud.

fireballz · 2007-11-08, 06:42 PM

Hmm okay, I was thinking about mounting it myself (with some friends/family to help of course), but I wasn't sure if I would be able to do it. Are there any good guides out there that give clear instructions on how to mount it? It would save us a whole lot of money if we did it ourselves...

But regarding the power outlet: I was under the impression that you cannot run a power cord behind the wall as it is a fire hazard or something... and insurance won't cover any damage if it is found to be the cause of a fire? So I would need an electrician to install one behind the TV... how much does this cost?

Bent · 2007-11-08, 10:43 PM

Is there another pug on the other side of the wall?
if so, then it should only be about 50 bucks, if he/she (yes, I know lots of female electricians) has to pull a new circiut, then it will prolly be about 100 bucks, I'm being quite liberal on my estimates, I'd do a new circuit for you for 50 bucks as long as the foot plate is accessable from the basement.

otown47 · 2007-11-09, 07:57 AM

Yes, I would run a new circuit and use it for all your components....ie more than one recepticle on the new circuit. Your mount should come with lots of instructions so that shouldn't be a problem. The mounts seem to give you way more weight capacity than you need. If you are adding a circuit you should add a conduit at the same time for other wires. Lastly, make sure you mount to two or more studs and make sure you hit the centre of the studs with the holes you drill.

2007-11-07, 02:57 PM	#1
fireballz Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 54	Flat Panel Installation I was wondering about how much a typical flat panel installation costs. I know there are a lot of variables, so this is some info about the setup: - 40" - 46" flat panel TV - we would already have a wall mount bracket (probably a tilt mount) - the wall is drywall where the other side of the wall is the garage so i don't know if it is an insulated wall or not... - power outlet is on the wall but at the bottom, so we would need to have an outlet behind the TV - we would already have the appropriate cables (component, hdmi, etc.) - components would include: STB, DVD player, VCR (lol), and a receiver (But we would do the speaker set-up ourselves; speakers won't be mounted) Any idea of approximately what this would cost? Basically just an outlet needs to be put behind the TV, and then mounting the TV and wire concealment. Also, can anyone recommend some people/companies that do this in the GTA? Thanks.

2007-11-07, 08:24 PM	#2
talldude123 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 135	Well, anybody can do it themselves, or even just a friend/neighbor. A wall mount can be found here: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...6548&CatId=717 But remember, don't cheap out. Better to pay more for a wall mount than replace a whole TV! __________________ Dynex 32 inch LCD / Panasonic 1000-watt HT / Apple TV 160GB / Motorola SD digital box / PS3 500GB / Eee Box B202 500GB

2007-11-08, 10:43 PM	#6
Bent Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: MB Posts: 1,788	Is there another pug on the other side of the wall? if so, then it should only be about 50 bucks, if he/she (yes, I know lots of female electricians) has to pull a new circiut, then it will prolly be about 100 bucks, I'm being quite liberal on my estimates, I'd do a new circuit for you for 50 bucks as long as the foot plate is accessable from the basement. __________________ I'm a sleep expert.

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2007-11-08, 12:20 AM	#3
isajoo Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 138	installation is not that hard, took me 30 mins to get mount bolted up, but an hour to clean eveything up (wires) power outlet is not needed, since u r gonna run(fish) all of the cables anyways. i went and got a mount designed for a 50" plasma(Max 165lbs) for my feather weight 40" LCD(40ish lbs). cost was around the same at the time. general rule, whatever the tv weights, get a mount that can support double that. this way its future proof and safe(in case some little one tries to tug on it).

2007-11-08, 09:59 AM	#4
Mr_Rt Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Edmonton Posts: 153	Depending on what mount you get, I would check the lag bolts they use to attach it to the wall. I have helped install a few mounts where common sense kicks in looking at the bolts and screws to realize they aren't going to give a completely secure mount. Oh...and hit a stud.

2007-11-08, 06:42 PM	#5
fireballz Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 54	Hmm okay, I was thinking about mounting it myself (with some friends/family to help of course), but I wasn't sure if I would be able to do it. Are there any good guides out there that give clear instructions on how to mount it? It would save us a whole lot of money if we did it ourselves... But regarding the power outlet: I was under the impression that you cannot run a power cord behind the wall as it is a fire hazard or something... and insurance won't cover any damage if it is found to be the cause of a fire? So I would need an electrician to install one behind the TV... how much does this cost?

2007-11-09, 07:57 AM	#7
otown47 Veteran Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ottawa, Rogers Posts: 3,902	Yes, I would run a new circuit and use it for all your components....ie more than one recepticle on the new circuit. Your mount should come with lots of instructions so that shouldn't be a problem. The mounts seem to give you way more weight capacity than you need. If you are adding a circuit you should add a conduit at the same time for other wires. Lastly, make sure you mount to two or more studs and make sure you hit the centre of the studs with the holes you drill.