Flush-mount wall brackets for new construction install before the wall is finished, typically into open framing and drywall, to position a compatible device flush with the wall. Retrofit options install in existing drywall or boards, usually with a nearly flush bezel and adjustment features to accommodate the wall thickness.

Choose a flush-mount wall bracket based on whether the installation uses new-construction drywall, existing drywall, or a solid board wall. Many mounts support one-half-inch drywall, with some allowing five-eighths-inch drywall using a shim, while solid-surface versions support boards about 7.5 to 33.5 millimeters thick and retrofit mounts support boards about 10 to 21 millimeters thick, with some adjustment for boards up to 32 millimeters.

Installation requirements vary by bracket type: new-construction mounts are designed for drywall, retrofit mounts fit existing wall openings or boards within their specified thickness range, and solid-surface mounts support compatible solid boards. These mounts use low-voltage Power over Ethernet (PoE) wiring, with line-voltage connections blocked, while some drywall installations may require a shim or other surface-specific hardware.

Flush or nearly flush installation, along with paintable surfaces, helps the bracket blend with the wall for a clean appearance. Magnetic bezels and depth-adjustment features on many mounts allow installers to access, insert, and remove the device without removing the entire wall adapter.