How to choose a TV bracket on the wall: types of models, reviews

Using a wall mount TV bracket saves space

Wall mount for TV: at what height and where to place

The very purpose of this device is to hang the TV on a wall or ceiling. A wide variety of wall mounts for the TV allows you to place it almost anywhere in the apartment.

Since the TV is purchased for a sufficiently long time of use, the choice of its location must be approached with great care. First, you should familiarize yourself with the rules on how to hang a TV on a wall with a bracket, and what points require special attention.

The main criteria for choosing the best place will be the following parameters:

• dimensions of the television panel;
• technical characteristics of supporting structures;
• how often it is planned to rearrange furniture in the room where the TV is located;
• avoid placing the panel in niches or adjacent furniture to it, as this increases the risk of failure of the TV due to overheating;
• take into account how the panel will fit into the interior space.

Another factor to consider when deciding where to hang your TV is its height. Installation at the height of the beholder's eyes is considered correct. Further, you can adjust the angle of inclination, depending on your own preferences, up or down.

It is believed that the height of the mount is required at the eye level of the viewer, but if desired, you can slightly raise or lower the screen

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a TV Bracket

Brackets for mounting the TV on the wall are becoming more and more popular every year. The presented assortment of various types allows you to comfortably hang a TV of any diagonal. Despite this, such designs have their own pros and cons.

Advantages of wall or ceiling mounts:

• acceptable cost. Small 32-inch TV wall mounts can be very inexpensive, making them affordable for everyone;
• compactness. Using a wall or ceiling bracket can save space;
• safety. With proper fastening and adherence to the installation, it becomes almost impossible to tip the TV over or drop it;
• suspension angle variation (not for all types of brackets);
• no need to select a model for the interiorbecause the fasteners are most often hidden behind the TV.

The disadvantages of using wall mounts are:

• the need to possess certain skills and knowledge to carry out correct installation;
• after installation, it becomes almost impossible to move the TV;
• if it becomes necessary to remove the TV from the wall, then traces remain on it - you have to re-glue the wallpaper;
• when choosing a poor-quality bracket, there is a high probability of damage over time, especially if the TV has a significant weight;
• improper installation may cause the TV to fall and injure others.

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

The main types of fasteners

When choosing a TV wall bracket, consider not only the location of the TV, but also the maximum weight support, structural strength and type of mounting. According to the last parameter, all presented models are divided into 7 varieties.

Swivel TV mount

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

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Swivel models are the most optimal choice in terms of their functionality. And the most inexpensive models will be fixed varieties.

Swivel TV mount

Retractable wall mount monitor

Retractable models as a class are characterized by providing the user with the ability to adjust the extension of the TV and setting it to the required distance. This is done by means of a movable "leg" which has an articulated joint. Such views can also provide TV tilt and swivel adjustments.

Retractable TV mount

Tilt bracket

A variety of fasteners, which are technologically a fastening platform that provides the required level of strength and two movable strips. They have the ability to adjust only the vertical angle of inclination. Their use is optimal for elongated rooms or narrow rooms. The pitch (tilt) angle of the screen varies up to 20 degrees.

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This tilting wall mount is ideal for TVs 55 "and up. This is ensured by the large plane of the platform in contact with the wall, which helps to withstand significant loads.

Tilting TV mount

Swivel retractable TV wall mount

This is a particular variation of the conventional pull-out type, which is characterized by the ability to create a larger angle of rotation of the screen due to the length of the articulated joint. It can be up to 100 mm. Despite the great functionality, such models are not popular in household use due to the complexity of their installation and high cost.

IMPORTANT!

Additionally, retractable structures are very demanding on the weight of the TV. The specific value in kg is indicated in the installation instructions. Most often they are adapted for screens no larger than 32 inches.

Swivel retractable TV bracket

Tilt-and-swivel TV wall mount

Another variety, which is considered the most versatile, since it provides the ability to adjust the position of the TV along the horizontal and vertical axis. This is the main advantage of this type of bracket, as it gives maximum freedom to set the viewing angle.

The disadvantages include the high cost and requirements for the size of the installation site. If you have non-standard walls, there is a high probability that you simply will not fit, since the maximum rotation angle is up to 180 degrees.

Swivel bracket

Bracket for TV to the ceiling

The most ergonomic version, since the fastening of the holding element itself is carried out to the ceiling, and a telescopic mechanism is used to adjust the lifting height. But such a fixing scheme cannot be used in standard apartments, where the ceilings are traditional 2.6-2.8 meters. The ceiling mount is ideal for large and spacious rooms where TV viewing is inconsistent.

Ceiling bracket

Fixed

The simplest option, which is the most reliable and cheapest, but does not give the ability to adjust parameters such as rotation or tilt angle. It can be used for all types of TV, from LCD to "plasma". Structurally, the element is a platform necessary for rigidity, the size of which is determined by the technical characteristics of the bracket, and fastening assemblies. Once installed, the TV cannot be rotated, but this type is capable of supporting a lot of weight.

Fixed bracket

How to choose a TV wall mount

In addition to the type of design, when choosing the most optimal model, a number of factors should be guided. This is especially true of TV brackets on the wall, the price of which starts from several thousand rubles. After all, it is very annoying to spend money on a cool model, and as a result, get inconvenient fasteners.

When choosing, you should pay attention to:

1. VESA Mounting Hole Compliance. This means that the four holes on the bracket must match those in the TV case. In total, there are 5 types of hole markings (B, C, D, E, F), which are repeated on TVs. They must match.
2. Availability of protection for wires. Many models have special cavities for easy placement of wires and their correct organization. This is not only aesthetically correct, but also has a practical purpose, since in this case the possibility of accidental damage will be excluded.
3. Load. Each bracket has a maximum weight support. It is recommended to take with a small margin (on average 5-10 kg), so as not to worry about the safety and reliability of the final design.

1. Appearance. You can't really roam here. If we talk about the design, then it has already been thought out to the smallest detail and does not change. The only choice is the color. As practice shows, the traditional black shade is most often chosen, but many manufacturers offer a wide range of colors.

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Some models are supplied with a paper template, which is required for installation. It is pre-printed with holes for easy installation of the bracket.

How to properly mount a TV bracket to the wall with your own hands

When deciding to independently mount the bracket, several important points should be considered. In addition to the coincidence of sizes and their compliance with standards, you should pay attention to a number of factors:

• the angles of rotation are indicated by the manufacturer without taking into account the diagonal of the TV, so in reality they turn out to be less than expected;
• Mounting screws may not be included in the package contents. In this case, the manufacturer clearly indicates the labeling of the hardware;
• since the bracket may not be mounted in the thickest part of the TV, this nuance should be taken into account so that there are no kinks in the power cord;

When installing a swivel model, consider the space for maneuver

• when installing the plate or runners, it is necessary to ensure that the ventilation holes are not blocked;
• usually only large bolts are included, so the presence of additional hardware is not required, but it will be useful.

Wall bracket installation video

In order for the dear reader to understand how to install the purchased bracket according to all the rules, we suggest watching a short video clip.