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Selecting A Television Wall Mounting Bracket

So you have bought your new LCD or Plasma Television and decided it would look great on the wall - so how do you go about performing that?

Once you have purchased your new LCD or Plasma Tv then next step is to buy the right wall mounting bracket & this is not as simple as it sounds!

There are many various types of brackets in the marketplace; you have the manufacturer's own mounting bracket that is generally mail order only & well overpriced. Alternatively, there are dozens of universal brackets to choose from which will fit nearly any make or model flat screen.

You should consider the following before purchasing your bracket:

* What is the maximum weight the bracket will take? * What do you want the bracket to do? I.e. tilt, rotate, extend etc. * What are the distances between the mounting holes on the back of your screen & will the bracket fit? * What colour would you like the bracket (usually silver or black)? * Does the wall bracket come with a warranty? * How much does the bracket weigh itself? - Some are very heavy and may not be suitable for your wall kind. * Are you able to return the bracket if it doesn't fit? * Is the wall bracket suitable to go onto the surface you intend to mount it on? I.E. Brick, Concrete, Plasterboard or Wood etc.

Plasma & LCD Television Wall Brackets

Flat Mount This will always be the least costly choice and will put your Television nice & close to the wall for that hanging picture effect. The bracket should really be no much more than around 2 inches in depth.

Tilting Mount The tilting mount is perfect for use where the Television may be mounted slightly higher than eye level, maybe above a fireplace. Most tilting mounts permit a maximum of around a 15 tilt which should be sufficient to angle the Tv down towards the sofa for much better viewing.

Tilt & Rotate Wall Bracket Due to the construction & size of the tilt & rotate brackets they're generally only suitable for LCD screens up to around 32". They're perfect for screens mounted in kitchens or locations where there needs to be a slight adjustment in the TVs angle.

Cantilever Wall Bracket With out doubt probably the most versatile of the brackets, the cantilever allows you to bring the Television away from the wall on an extendable arm and angle it up, down left or right.

This bracket is perfect when the Tv requirements to be in a corner or may need to be angled in a various direction.

When the bracket is folded flat back to the wall there will probably be a bigger gap behind the Tv than you would get with a flat or tilting bracket however so make sure that this is ok. In some instances it might a gap of three or 4 inches.

Ceiling Mount This is the ideal mount to use when there's no wall obtainable to mount your Television on & is often utilized in commercial applications like airport terminals and supermarkets. You'll require a solid joist or steel girder to mount to using this bracket.

Mounting Your Television Once you have purchased your wall mount & are happy that it fits you need to determine whether you are able to fit it yourself or in the event you will need the assist of a professional.

You need to be able to discover a qualified installer by looking inside your local Yellow Pages or directory for "AV Installers". Once you've contacted three or 4 installers & compared prices, ask if they would be happy to show you examples of their work. You may find that they have a Website with examples of previous installs that you could see.

Alternatively you could use a recommended builder who ought to also have the ability to do the job.