Costco Tv Wall Mount From Sanus Simplicity
on 80" TV
Our TV was a long time on top of a box. We decided it was time to create the right environment. Next step is to build something to put under the TV.
What you will need
Sanus simplicity tv wall mount, 37-90"
Tools
Drill
7/32 drill bit
Wrench
How to do this project
1
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-3395-1471022157022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0y.jpg)
Unbox it.
2
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-3395-1471022157022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Screw the back part of the TV.
3
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-3395-1471022157022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0y.jpg)
Stick the template to the wall and make it sure it's leveled.
4
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-3395-1471022157022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NiZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Find the studs and mark where you're going to drill.
5
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-3395-1471022157022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Drill the template for the huge screws that come with the kit.
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![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-3395-1471022157022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9OCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Screw to the stud.
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![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-3395-1471022157022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9OSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Screw the arm.
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![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-3395-1471022157022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTAmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Put TV in place and screw it to the base. Easier than it seams.
9
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-3395-1471022157022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTImcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
Pass cables through.
10
![outside of the TV room.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-3395-1471022157022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
It's kinda cool because now we have another area that can watch the TV from outside of the TV room.
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![nema feel when the couch is reclined. I wouldn't recommend setting this high and this close if the couch isn't reclineable, because it feels tiring to look up.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-3395-1471022157022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTQmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
We configured with a slight angle towards the couch. This way it gives a cinema feel when the couch is reclined. I wouldn't recommend setting this high and this close if the couch isn't reclineable, because it feels tiring to look up.
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