TV stays 3 1/4" away from the wall. 30" wide wall plate supports block wall installation or installation on either 8", 12" or 16" wall studs. The 1/8" thick steel wall plate also has 2 pass-through holes so that cables and cords can be fished into the wall interior for a clean installation look. This universal wall mount attaches to any flat screen with a mounting hole pattern up to 28" wide by 19" tall. Safety screws provided to prevent the TV from sliding out from the side. Installation instructions included. Mounting hardware included to fit most TV models.