How to choose a mount for your TV on the wall: the variety of models, reviews

Using the TV brackets on the wall - it saves space

Wall mounting the TV: the altitude and where to place

The very purpose of this device is the TV hanging on the wall or ceiling. A great diversity of the fasteners on the wall for the TV you can place it almost anywhere in the apartment.

Since the TV is acquired by quite a long time use, to the choice of its placement requires an approach very carefully. It must first be familiar with the rules, how to hang the TV on the wall with a bracket, and what points require special attention.

The main criteria are the following options when choosing the best site:

• TV panel sizes;
• Technical characteristics of load-bearing structures;
• how often it is planned to carry out a permutation of the furniture in the room where the TV;
• Avoid placing panels in niches or contiguity to her furniture, as this increases the risk of failure due to overheating of the TV;
• consider how the panel will fit into the interior space.

Another factor to consider when deciding where to hang your TV - this is the height of its placement. Correct installation is considered to be at the height of the eye of the beholder. Further it is possible to adjust the tilt angle depending on personal preference in upward or downward.

It is believed that the post mounting height is required at the level of the viewer's eye, but you can just raise or lower the screen

Advantages and disadvantages of the bracket to the TV

Brackets for mounting the TV on the wall becoming every year more and more popular. Introduced a variety of different types makes it comfortable to hang the TV any diagonal. Despite this, these designs have their pros and cons.

Advantages of the wall or ceiling mounts:

• reasonable cost. Small brackets 32 inch television in a wall can be very inexpensive, making them accessible to everyone;
• density. Using a wall or ceiling bracket allows you to save space;
• security. With proper mounting and installation compliance overturn the TV on or drop it becomes almost impossible;
• the variation of the angle of the suspension (Not for all types of arms);
• no need for selection of models for interiorAs fasteners often hidden behind the TV.

The disadvantages of the use of fasteners on the wall are:

• the need for possession of certain skills and knowledge to carry out correct installation;
• after installation to move the TV is nearly impossible;
• if there is a need to remove the TV from the wall, then it there are traces - you have to glue wallpaper;
• when choosing low-quality bracket the probability of its damage over time, especially if the TV has a considerable weight;
• Improper installation can cause the fall of the TV and injury to others.

TV diagonal in cm and inches: Translation table examples, the measurement rules.In a special publication of our portal, we describe in detail how to measure the diagonal of the TV, the distance to the TV depending on the diagonal and why diagonal measured in inches.

The main types of fasteners

When choosing a TV brackets wall should be considered not only the location of the TV, but also to withstand the maximum weight, the strength of the structure and type of attachment. According to the last parameter all the models are divided into 7 species.

Swivel bracket TV

General group fasteners that provide adjustment of the position of the TV not only along the vertical axis, but also in the horizontal plane. These models differ rotation angle, which will depend on the length of the mounting boom.

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Swivel bracket TV

Retractable bracket for the monitor on the wall

Drawer model as a class are characterized by allowing a user to adjust the TV nomination and exhibiting it to the required distance. This is accomplished by mobile "feet" which has the articulation. These species may also provide adjustment of the angle of inclination and rotation of TV.

Retractable bracket for TV

Inclined bracket

Movement anchorages which are technologically dunnage platform that provides the desired level of strength and two movable strap. They have the ability to adjust the vertical angle only. Their use is optimal for extended length of narrow spaces or rooms. The pitch angle (inclination) of the screen varies up to 20 degrees.

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Inclined bracket for TV

Rotary sliding bracket for TV on a wall

This particular variety of conventional slide type, which is characterized by the ability to create a larger angle of rotation of the screen due to the length of the articulation. It can be up to 100 mm. Despite the great functionality, such models are not popular in household use because of the complexity of installation and high costs.

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Rotary sliding bracket TV

Swiveling rotary bracket for TV on a wall

Another species that is considered the most universal, because it provides the opportunity to adjust the position of the TV on the horizontal and vertical axis. This is a major advantage of the variety of arms, as they provide maximum flexibility for display viewing angle.

The disadvantages are the high cost and size requirements for the installation site. In the presence of non-standard Wall likely not just fit, since the maximum rotation angle is 180 degrees.

Tilt-swivel bracket on the ceiling

Bracket for TV on the ceiling

The most ergonomic species as fixing element of the holding is carried to the ceiling, and used telescopic mechanism for adjusting the lifting height. But such attachment scheme has not been used in a standard apartment, where ceilings are traditional 2.6-2.8 meters. Ceiling Mount is the ideal solution for large and spacious rooms, where TV viewing made permanent.

Bracket for TV on the ceiling

Fixed

The simplest embodiment, which is the most reliable and cheap, but giving the possibility to adjust such parameters as rotation or tilt angle. It can be used for all types of TV, from LCD to "plasma". Structurally element is a necessary rigidity for the area, the size of which is determined by specifications bracket, and fixing units. After installing the TV set can not be rotated, but this type is able to withstand a lot of weight.

How to choose a mount for your TV on the wall

In addition to the type of construction, the choice of the most appropriate model should be guided by a number of factors. This is especially true for the TV brackets on the wall, the price which starts from a few thousand. It is very disappointing to spend money on a cool model, and as a result get uncomfortable fasteners.

When you select should pay attention to:

1. Matching mounting holes VESA standard. This means that the four holes on the holder must be the same with those in the TV cabinet. Total isolated 5 holes labeling species (B, C, D, E, F), which are repeated on a TV. They should match.
2. The availability of protection for wires. Many models have a special cavity for ease of placement of wires and their proper organization. It is not only aesthetically correct, but also has a practical purpose, as in this case would exclude the possibility of accidental damage.
3. Load. Each bracket has a maximum withstand weight. It is recommended to take with small margin (on average 5-10 kg), not to care about the safety and reliability of the final structure.

1. Appearance. There is not possible especially to roam. If we talk about the design, it is already designed to trifles and do not change. The only thing that can be selected - the color. As practice shows, often choose traditional black color, but many manufacturers offer a wide range of colors.

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How to mount bracket for your TV on the wall with his hands

When the decision to perform the mounting bracket should consider several important points. In addition to matching the dimensions and their compliance with the standards, should pay attention to a number of factors:

• the angles of rotation specified by the manufacturer excluding TV diagonal, so in reality, they are less than expected;
• completeness can not include mounting screws. In this case, the manufacturer clearly indicates the marking of metal products;
• since the bracket can be mounted not in the thickest part of the TV, you should consider this nuance to avoid kinking the power cord;

When installing a rotary model should take into account the space for maneuver

• installation plate or runners must be careful not to overlap the ventilation holes;
• usually included are only large bolts, so the presence of additional hardware is not required, but would be superfluous.

Video install the bracket on the wall

To make it clearer dear reader, how to install the bracket bought by all the rules, we suggest you watch this short video clip.