Since most flat screen televisions don’t come with their own mounting bracket, you will probably have to purchase one separately. Depending on the size of your TV (and the various features of the wall mount), mounting brackets can cost anywhere from $50 – $500. And since you’ve probably just dropped a grand or two on a top of the line TV, what’s another couple hundred bucks? But before you rush out and buy the first one you see, here are some things that you should consider when buying a mounting bracket for your flat screen.
1. Check your owner’s manual to see what type of mounting brackets will work with your TV. While some may require the use of a specific mount, most new flat screen TVs will work with a number of different mounts.
2. Check your owner’s manual or TV box for the words VESA Compatible. VESA stands for “Video Electronics Standards Association” and is the organization that formulates standards for flat-screen mounting brackets (among other things). “VESA” will be followed by a number or combination of numbers that will indicate what type of VESA standard your TV is set up for (i.e VESA 50/75/100). Make sure to get a mounting bracket that matches the number on your TV.
3. When purchasing a mounting bracket, make sure that the one you choose is capable of holding the specific screen size of your TV – and can fully support the weight of your TV.
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