| The first step to building a custom TV lift is to build | | | | enough for this step and will allow the base to remain |
| the main structure of the cabinet and drawers. | | | | in place. |
| Depending on the design of the TV lift and size of | | | | The fourth step is to complete the cabinet by adding |
| the cabinet, it will need to accommodate your | | | | front drawer faces with finishing nails. There’s |
| specific TV model. It’s important to put together | | | | also the option to attach them from behind the |
| the unit first in order to make the necessary changes | | | | drawers to prevent any visible damage from the |
| for the TV lift. | | | | outside. |
| Next, a section of the top lift needs to fit straight up | | | | Lastly, you need to mount the TV onto your custom |
| with the TV using a bracket to attach the top of the | | | | TV lift, which can be completed through using tools |
| lifting column to the underside of the cabinet top. A | | | | like the Pop Up TV Lift Kit. Place the power box |
| hinged top is also an option, where a portion of the | | | | inside the cabinet and attach the cable to the TV lift |
| top hinges at the back and opens as the TV lifts out | | | | column and then plugged the power box into the wall. |
| of the cabinet. For a hinged top, attach a 2x4 on the | | | | Add a section of 2x4 with a rounded corner to the |
| inside of the cabinet on either side of the hinge | | | | top of the column so that the lid can hinge properly. |
| connection. | | | | If necessary, attach a flap of cardboard to the back |
| The third step is to mount the custom TV lift to the | | | | side of the TV lift in order to prevent the hinged lid |
| column inside of the cabinet with a sturdy support at | | | | from getting caught while the TV comes into the |
| the base. More high-end cabinets often are strong | | | | cabinet. |