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DIY vs. Professional Wall Mounting: When to Call the Experts

Not all DIY-ers are made the same. Choosing which job to do yourself and which ones you need to call a professional in on is a personal choice and very dependent on your skill set and your tool collection!

For some people, a little bit of light decorating couldn’t be simpler, but a messy paint job can be horrible to look at, and even straightforward painting needs a fair amount of time, patience and equipment to get it right. You need to be honest with yourself, and know your skill levels and your limits when it comes to DIY, and even though it may appear that those on a tight budget will save a fortune by tackling a job by themselves, if you are not competent or knowledgeable enough then the cost of having someone in to repair and redo the work you haven’t succeeded at doing will be far more expensive than having a professional in from the start.

Know the Job to Be Done

It may seem stupid, but those who have never tackled DIY before may think hanging a picture on the wall is just a matter of a hammer, a nail and some brute force. They may not take into consideration the type of wall they are trying to bang the nail into (if it is brick or cement it will be virtually impossible, if it’s dry wall or plaster board the nail will probably crumble the wall and fall out), the weight and size of what they are trying to hang or where the most visually pleasing position will be. If you are talking about wall mounting a television, then there are a lot more aspects to take into consideration!

Advantages of Calling in the Pros

If you have already undertaken some DIY jobs, then you probably have a certain amount of useful DIY tools, but the more complex the project, the more specialised the equipment or materials you will need. Sometimes, one little job may require a specific tool that you may never use again and may cost a substantial amount to buy, making you wonder if it is a cost-effective investment. Professionals will have all the tools for the job, which may make it more economical to hire them in the first place.

Professionals will also have had all the relevant training and experience to recognise and overcome any safety concerns regarding electricity or plumbing, and to meet any requirements involving the need for permits, building codes or regulations.

Wall Mount Worries

  • Have you got the right wall mount for the size and weight of your TV?
  • Do you know the type of wall you have, and will it be strong enough to bear the weight of your TV and bracket?
  • Do you know what you are going to do with the cables and wiring at the back of the TV?
  • Have you thought about the height, angle, light and comfort of placement for the best viewing?
  • Are you good enough to make the finished job aesthetically pleasing?
  • Do you have all the right tools for the job?
  • Do you have the time to do the job properly?

If there are a lot of “no’s”, then call in the pros! Whether you need professional TV wall mounting or expert picture hanging services, All About Hanging has the specialised tools, experience, and expertise to handle your wall mounting needs safely and professionally, saving you time, stress, and potential costly mistakes.