TV Wall Mount
tv wall mounts
Not long ago a TV was a TV, just a television set. Yes, there where sets with some extra features, stand alone speakers for example, but it was easy to pick your choice. Now you have a lot more options to take into consideration and a number of terms to learn.
If you have been one of the lucky ones to have purchased a new TV or if you plan on purchasing a new flat panel in the near future, you are no doubt considering mounting your flat screen on the wall. A properly mounted flat screen TV will not only provide optimum viewing for your new TV, but will also help spruce up the décor of your room.
A great place to start your search for a flat tv wall mount is through consumer reports. They give you unbiased reviews of the best flat tv mount out there. There are some practical things to consider for a flat tv wall mount :
1. Size of TV – When purchasing a wall mount, one of the first things you will see is that there are different wall mounts for different size TVs. There is a huge difference in size and weight in a 22 inch LCD compared to a 50 inch model. Mounting hardware will provide more support for bigger TVs such as connecting them to multiple studs instead of just one. The brackets for fastening to the TV will also obviously differ from a large TV to a small one.
2. Type of wall – Flat panels can be mounted on various types of wall. The most common type of wall is one with wood studding. You will need a stud finder in order to locate the center of the studs which you will mount your TV to. Another common mounting option is to mount the TV to a solid concrete wall or a cinder block wall. In order to install on these walls you will need to use concrete anchors for a secure connection. Most wall mounts will include the proper fastening hardware.
3. Tilting Mount – A tilting mount is great for a TV that is in a high location. If you will be looking up at the television, you can tilt the screen down for a better view.
There is a disadvantage to this mount, and that is that you are only able to tilt up and down, not left and right. So, it may be hard to see the TV if you’re off to one side.
4 Swivel Mount – With a swivel mount, your tv wall mount will move right to left in an arc fashion, giving you a chance to see the television from the side.
However, the screen will pivot as well, allowing for greater viewing from one side or the other. This is one of the best flat tv wall mount for an area where you move around a lot, such as an exercise room, kitchen, or play room.
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