Can a TV be mounted on a plaster wall?
Yes, when the mount is fastened into the framing behind the plaster rather than into the plaster alone.
Mounting and installation
Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026
24/7 Express Handyman Service covers 5 mounting and installation jobs in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber: mounts TVs, shelves, blinds, curtain rods and heavy mirrors into studs, masonry or old plaster, and installs battery-powered smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Quick answers
Can you install hardwired smoke alarms?
No. Battery and plug-in alarms are handyman work; hardwired alarms connect to a circuit and are installed by a licensed electrician.
What should I have ready for a mounting visit?
The item and its mounting hardware, the spot marked where you want it, and the wall clear of furniture.
What this covers
Mount a TV on the wall
Bolt fixed, tilting or full-motion mounts into wall studs with lag bolts, using a mount rated above the TV's weight.
TV mounting
Hang heavy things on plaster walls
Find the studs and lath behind plaster before choosing a fastener for mirrors, art, shelves and coat racks.
Plaster hanging
Install floating or wall shelves
Install floating shelves on concealed brackets lagged into studs so they stay level under load.
Wall shelves
Hang blinds and curtain rods
Mount blinds, shades and curtain rods inside or outside the window frame, level and centered.
Blinds and rods
Install battery smoke and CO alarms
Mount battery-powered smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside sleeping areas and on every level, including the basement.
Smoke alarms
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