Pexels/yair elgazar Learn the safe way to hang your TV on drywall. Avoid costly mistakes with our practical guide to finding studs, choosing mounts, and securing your screen. March 24, 2026 That Sinking Feeling: Why Your Drywall Isn't Enough You've got the perfect spot picked out. The TV will sit flush against the wall, cables hidden, creating that clean, modern look you've been envisioning. But then, a quiet doubt creeps in. You tap the wall and hear a hollow sound. That thin layer of drywall is all that stands between your sleek new 65-inch screen and a catastrophic crash to the floor.