How to Mount a Monitor Without Damaging Your Desk

Adding amonitor armto your setup is a smart way to improve posture and free up space—but many people hesitate, afraid of scratching, cracking, or drilling into their desks. The good news? With the right tools and a careful approach, you can mount a monitor without leaving a single mark. Here’s how to do it safely using solutions fromlingshang.

Choose a Clamp Mount, Not a Drill Mount

The safest and most desk-friendly way to mount a monitor is with aclamp-style arm. Here's why it works:

• No drilling required

• Reversible—easy to remove later

• Works with most desks that have asolid edge (15–60mm thick)

Avoid mounting to fragile or hollow-core desks. Solid wood or sturdy composite surfaces are best.

Use a Protective Layer

To prevent marks or dents from the clamp:

• Place arubber pad or felt sheetbetween the clamp and the desk surface

• Avoid over-tightening the clamp screw

• Make sure the clamp isfully supportedunderneath—no overhanging edges

Mostlingshangmonitor arms include non-slip pads to protect your workspace. Explore desk-safe options onour homepage.

Avoid Glass or Softwood Desks

If your desk is made of:

• Glass– never clamp directly; use a glass-compatible adapter

• Soft pine or particleboard– reinforce with a backing plate or plywood insert

• Thin edges– check weight limits carefully to avoid cracks

For delicate surfaces, afreestanding monitor risermay be a safer alternative.

Check Monitor and Desk Compatibility

Before mounting:

• Confirm yourmonitor supports VESA mounting(usually 75x75mm or 100x100mm)

• Weigh your monitor and compare it with thearm’s max load capacity

• Measure your desk edge thickness to match the clamp's range

Using the wrong specs is the fastest way to cause desk damage or lose stability.

Keep It Tight, But Not Too Tight

When you’re ready to install:

• Tighten the clamp untilfirm, but not crushing

• Test it by gently pulling the arm—there should be no movement

• After 24–48 hours, recheck the tension as materials settle

This small adjustment step helps prevent unexpected drops or desk dents over time.

Built for Balance and Safety

With over 15 years of ergonomic product design,lingshangspecializes insafe, sturdy monitor armsthat are easy to install and remove. Our clamp-mounted solutions are built to protect your desk while supporting your screen with precision and control.

Want to know who we are and how we build our products?Visit our About pagefor more.