Most walls take a TV mount, but the hardware and the price change with the wall. Drywall over metal studs adds $15, plaster $10, concrete, tile or stone $50 and brick $80 to our install. Of our 843 quotes, 36% of customers did not know their wall type. Pick the closest option in the form or text a photo and we confirm.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Updated . Prices in Canadian dollars, before tax.
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- The wall adds one fixed line to your price: $0, $10, $15, $50 or $80.
- Drywall over metal studs is the most common harder wall: 33% of our quotes.
- Brick is the most expensive wall to mount on (+$80), but only 2% of quotes.
- Not sure what you have? Choose the closest option or text a photo, and we confirm before the visit.
You are about to book a TV mount and want to know what your wall means for the hardware and the price.
You only want to buy a mount, or plan to drill it yourself. Our why mounts fail guide shows what goes wrong with the wrong anchors.
How do I know what my wall is made of?
Look at the edge of an outlet plate or a hole in the wall, and tap lightly. Drywall sounds hollow, while brick, concrete and tile sound solid. If you still cannot tell, pick the closest option in our form or text us a photo of the wall.
- Check the outlet edge. Look at the edge of an outlet plate or any hole in the wall to see the layers behind the surface.
- Tap the wall lightly. A hollow sound suggests drywall; a solid, dull sound suggests brick, concrete, tile or stone.
- Send a photo. Text the wall, the outlet edge and the spot for the TV to (587) 899-7495, or choose the closest option in the form.
| What you notice | Likely wall | Added to the install |
|---|---|---|
| Hollow sound, thin layer at the outlet edge | Drywall (over wood or metal studs) | $0 on wood studs, +$15 on metal studs |
| Hard, slightly rough surface in an older home | Plaster | +$10 |
| Smooth, hard, cold surface with grout lines | Tile | +$50 |
| Solid, dull sound, no hollow response | Concrete or stone | +$50 |
| Visible bricks with mortar lines | Brick | +$80 |
A guide, not a diagnosis. A photo settles it, and the form shows the exact line before you book.
You are not alone: 36% of our 843 quotes, sent from 19 June 2025 to 1 October 2026, chose “not sure or other” for the wall.
What does each wall type add to the price?
The wall adds a fixed line to the labour. Drywall over wood studs and other walls add $0. Plaster adds $10, drywall over metal studs $15, concrete, tile or stone $50 and brick $80. The form adds the right amount when you choose your wall.
| Wall | What changes | Added to the install | Share of our quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall over wood studs, or another wall | Standard anchoring | $0 | Not reported separately |
| Drywall over metal studs | Different anchors and a different way to find the mounting points | +$15 | 33% |
| Plaster | Careful anchoring and a check of what sits behind the plaster | +$10 | 18% |
| Tile | Drilling through a hard surface without cracking it | +$50 | 5% |
| Stone | Masonry anchors and a hard-surface drill | +$50 | 3% |
| Concrete | Masonry anchors and a hard-surface drill | +$50 | 2% |
| Brick | Masonry anchors, placed in the brick rather than the mortar | +$80 | 2% |
| Not sure or other | We confirm from your photo | $0 until confirmed | 36% |
Source: Pixl Canada quote form, 843 quotes from 19 June 2025 to 1 October 2026; price sheet of October 2026. Shares are rounded. Labour for your city and the mount itself are separate lines; see what a TV install costs.
What does the wall do to a real total? Worked examples
For a 55 inch TV in Calgary or Edmonton, with your own mount and no hidden wires, labour is $99.99. The wall then adds between $0 and $80, so the total runs from $99.99 on standard drywall to $179.99 on brick.
| Wall | Labour (32 to 60 in) | Wall line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall over wood studs | $99.99 | $0 | $99.99 |
| Plaster | $99.99 | +$10 | $109.99 |
| Drywall over metal studs | $99.99 | +$15 | $114.99 |
| Concrete, tile or stone | $99.99 | +$50 | $149.99 |
| Brick | $99.99 | +$80 | $179.99 |
Price-sheet arithmetic, not averaged quotes. Other cities have other labour rates, and a mount or hidden wires add their own lines.
What changes with drywall over metal studs?
Metal studs are common in condos and newer buildings, and they need different anchors from wood studs. We locate the mounting points, pick anchors that suit the stud and add $15 to the install. About a third of our quotes (33%) were for this wall.
In a condo, check your building’s rules about drilling, noise hours and booking times before you schedule. We do not give legal advice on building bylaws, so ask your property manager if you are unsure. For a large screen, read mounting on metal studs in a condo.
Can you mount a TV on plaster walls in older homes?
Yes. Older plaster walls need careful anchoring and a check for what is behind the plaster, and the job adds $10. About 18% of our quotes were for plaster, so it is a wall we see regularly.
If your home is older and the wall feels hard and slightly rough, tell us. Plaster over lath behaves differently from plain drywall, and a photo of the wall helps us plan the anchors before the visit.
What about brick and concrete?
Brick and concrete need masonry anchors and the right drill, so the job takes longer. Brick adds $80 and concrete $50. Only 2% of our quotes were for each. A solid mount placed carefully holds as well on masonry as on any other wall.
Can you mount a TV on tile or stone?
Yes. Tile and stone are hard surfaces that need a careful drill and masonry anchors, and each adds $50 to the install. Tile was 5% of our quotes and stone 3%. Send a photo so we can see the tile size and where the joints fall.
What if I choose the wrong wall in the form?
Choose the closest option and add a note or a photo. We confirm the wall with you before the visit, and the total you see reflects the wall you chose. Brick and concrete are the usual surprises, and their lines are listed in the tables above.
Your wall is one line of the price. The mount, the labour rate of your city and hidden wires are the others; our TV mounting service page shows your exact total in about 2 minutes. Same-day service is available when we have an opening, so call or text to check today. You pay after the job.
TV mounting by wall type: questions
How do I find out what my wall is made of?
Look at the edge of an outlet plate or a hole in the wall, and tap lightly. Drywall sounds hollow, while brick, concrete and tile sound solid. If you still cannot tell, pick the closest option in our form or text us a photo of the wall.
Does the wall type change the price?
Yes. Drywall over metal studs adds $15, plaster $10, concrete, tile or stone $50 and brick $80 to our install. Standard drywall over wood studs and other walls add $0. The form adds the right amount when you choose your wall.
Can you mount a TV on a plaster wall?
Yes. Older plaster walls need careful anchoring and a check for what is behind the plaster. Plaster adds $10 to our install. About 18% of the quotes we received were for plaster walls, so it is a job we see regularly.
Can you mount a TV on a condo wall?
Usually yes. Many condo walls are drywall over metal studs, which adds $15 and needs the right anchors. Check your building’s rules about drilling, noise hours and booking times before you schedule. We do not give legal advice on condo bylaws, so ask your property manager if you are unsure.
What if I choose the wrong wall in the form?
Choose the closest option and add a note or photo. We confirm the wall with you before the visit, and the total you see reflects the wall you chose. Brick and concrete are the usual surprises, and their lines are listed in the price table.
Is brick or concrete harder to mount on?
It needs masonry anchors and the right drill, so it takes longer and adds $80 for brick and $50 for concrete, tile or stone. Only 2% of our quotes were brick. A solid mount placed carefully holds as well as on any other wall.
Not sure what you have? Send a photo.
Text a photo of the wall and the spot for the TV, or pick the closest option in the form. The total shows before you book, and you pay after the job.
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Sources and method. Shares come from 843 TV mounting quotes submitted through the Pixl Canada quote form between 19 June 2025 and 1 October 2026, after removing test entries and duplicates. Prices come from the Pixl Canada price sheet, October 2026, in Canadian dollars before tax. A quote is not a sale, and these figures describe Pixl quotes only.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.