TV Wall Mounting Your Flat Screen Television
TV wall mounting a television on a wall involves several considerations. These are location and height, power source and cable connection and the mounting system.The location and height of a television is subjective depending on the desired view-ability for a particular room or area. If wall mounting a TV in a club for example the unit should be centered above the average head height of patrons that may be standing near the set. In most cases six feet will apply as the average head height for flat panel TV wall mounts.
In addition the location of the TV wall mount should be such that the greater number of patrons that may occupy the club or a certain area of the club can see the screen. An effective way of making these height and location determinations is by using a piece of cardboard or other light weight material that is the size of the TV screen. By simply holding this piece at different locations and heights the best location for the plasma or LCD TV wall mount can be determined.
In a home or condominium the height of the TV can be any height that is a comfortable viewing angle for the particular individuals. Some prefer viewing on a horizontal level and some prefer their LCD TV wall mounts slightly above or below horizontal. In addition a flat TV wall mount should be mounted so that daylight reflections from nearby windows or glass doors do not intrude with viewing.
Finally with regard to selecting a location for the TV LCD or plasma TV wall mount, the proximity of a power source and cable connection may have some bearing. Many newer condominiums and homes have an electrical outlet and cable connection at mid height on a living room or other wall that is a likely location for a flat screen TV wall mounts. Where a power source or cable connection is not in close proximity to the desired location of the TV wall mount bracket it is recommended that a qualified electrician be enlisted to install these outlets.
Once these considerations have been addressed all that remains is the selection and installation of the plasma or LCD TV wall mount bracket. Brackets for flat screen televisions are available in two basic types and both have provisions for attaching any flat screen TV up to 60” wide. The adjustable TV wall mounting bracket allows for the flat screen TV to be manipulated for convenient viewing which is ideal for larger living rooms and family rooms. The other type is a stationary flat screen TV wall mount bracket that holds the flat screen TV close to the face of the wall which is best for smaller rooms. These flat screen wall mounting brackets both come complete with illustrated instructions as well as the required mounting screws and hardware needed to mount the bracket to a standard plaster, wood or block wall.
TV wall mounting brackets are also available for mounting a standard TV to a wall and these come in both adjustable and stationary styles. These brackets feature an integrated shelf that supports the weight of the TV set and the bracket can be attached to any wall with heavy-duty screws or expanders and lag bolts. To sum up basically if you want your television TV wall mounted then hire a professional unless you have handyman skills. This is a great addition to any home and comfortable take the place of bulky TV stands.