Notch- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.3–4.3 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
This easy tv frame is perfect for the beginner DIYer who is comfortable with a table saw. It only requires 4 pieces of trim and some elastic so its super budget friendly. This frame fits a 75" tv but I have included a way to adjust the size to fit your tv.
Tools
Essential
- Chisels
- Drill / Driver
- Hammer
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Staple Gun
- Table Saw
Optional / nice to have
- Bar / Pipe Clamps
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Trim pieces, .75" x 1.5" x 96" | 4 board |
| Kreg Pocket screws 1 1/4" | 25 each |
| Wood glue | 1 each |
| Stain/paint | 1 each |
| Elastic | 1 each |
| Heavy duty staples | 25 each |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Top & Bottom, mitered on both ends | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 67" |
| Sides, mitered on both ends | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 39" |
What to buy
Buy 3 boards at 8 ft.
3/4" × 1 1/2"
3 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
11
Cut the top and bottom pieces to size. Make sure to miter both sides as shown in the picture.
22
Cut the sides of the frame to size. Make sure to miter both sides as shown in the picture.
33
Cut the grooves on the backside, bottom of the trim as shown in the picture. Go slowly when cutting it on the table saw. Use a push block to keep your hands safe.
44
If your tv has a sensor, this is when you will want to cut out a groove for it to rest in. It doesn't have to be perfect! Just make your marks, and use a chisel and a hammer to carefully remove the wood until the sensor fits. Also make sure to check at this point that your remote works with the tv frame on.
55
Drill one pocket hole on both ends of the top and bottom pieces as shown in the picture. Using wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket screws, screw the frame together. The Kreg clamps make it easy to hold the miters flush while screwing them together.
66
Staple the elastic to the back of the frame on each side. Make sure the elastic is slightly tight.
77
Paint or stain and you built a tv frame!
Tags
- Plans you can make in a day
- Beginner
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