A:AnswerHello, Thanks so much for your asking and for buying a Sanus brand TV mount. Here is a link to the installation manual: http://www.sanus.com/assets/products/vxt5/documents/VXT5_manual_6901_002388.pdf. We recommend installing into wood studs or solid concrete or block. If you need any installation assistance, please call Ross at 877.894.6280 or email Ross at [email protected] with your contact info and Ross from our SANUS Care department will be happy to assist. Thanks again, Michael with SANUS Care