To secure a TV power cord on the wall, one method involves installing specific components using a simple drilling technique directly onto the drywall surface.
Method for Installing Cord Management Components
According to one approach, you can install components designed to hold or manage your TV power cord directly onto the wall surface using a specific drilling and insertion method.
The Figure-8 Drilling Technique
This method involves creating a unique hole shape on your wall:
- Drill the first hole: Start by drilling a hole at the desired location for your component.
- Drill the second hole: Drill a second hole directly above the first one.
- Overlap: Ensure the second hole overlaps the first by approximately 1/4 inch.
- Result: This overlapping action creates a distinctive figure-8 shaped hole in the drywall.
Inserting the Components
Once the figure-8 hole is ready, the specific cord management components designed for this method will typically pop right in. These are likely clips, channels, or other fixtures intended to guide or conceal the power cord along the wall surface.
Ensuring Secure Installation
For added stability and to ensure the components stay firmly in place:
- You can use a little power grab, which is a type of adhesive, during the installation process.
- Depending on the specific component and the load it needs to bear, you may also need to use light duty plastic drywall anchors in conjunction with the figure-8 hole to provide extra support.
This technique provides a way to securely attach hardware to the wall, which in turn helps manage the placement of your TV power cord, either by holding it against the surface or directing it through a channel.
