Mount That Flat Screen TV to the Wall
Get your family and friends together with some great food drinks. It’s movie night done right! Show off that great flat screen TV by having it mounted safely to the wall and ensuring a better viewing angle.
Flat screen TV wall mounts come in a variety of options to precisely match the type of flat screen TV you own Whether you want a fixed position TV wall mount, swivel wall mount, or tilt mount, you’ll find a wide variety.
Some styles of flat screen TV wall mounts can tilt and rotate to adjust to your preference. You could aim it at your couch, arm chair or have it be the focal point of the entire room. Your flat screen television will hide the mount to give it a floating appearance.
One way to know if you need a TV wall mount that swivels is by checking out the viewing angle of your TV. The viewing angle is an important specification. The wider the viewing angle, the more enjoyable your experience. Viewing angles above 150° means you can view your TV from a reasonable range – from the front and off to the sides. Viewing angles above 170° are best. If you TV has a viewing angle that large, then you might not need a wall mount that swivels. Another way to check is to have the TV set up in the room on its stand and then see if it easily viewed from all parts of the room – especially where you have couches or chairs set up.
TV mounts can be used in virtually any room. Mount one in your living room, den, kitchen or in your bedroom for late-night TV watching. Having the TV off the floor and out of large cabinets or entertainment centers frees up floor space and can keep the TV out of reach of your children or pets.
If you really want to wow your friends and family, set up a mini home theater with your flat screen TV and get a motorized wall mount that has a remote control. You’ll be able to fine tune the viewing angle to however many people are in the room.
Installation of the TV wall mount / brackets will take some time to do it right. Most homeowners could install one themselves but others choose to hire a professional – to at least help with hiding the wiring. For it to look the best, you’ll want an additional electrical outlet installed up near the mounting point and you’ll want to run wiring or have wiring installed for cables (like HDMI cables which have both the video and audio signals in them.
If you’re set on installing a flat screen TV wall mount yourself, then consider getting a kit that gives you detailed instructions like the Bell’O 8120DB Tilting Wall Mount that includes “For Dummies” instructions. The installation guide takes you through the entire process step-by-step, just like you would expect from any of the For Dummies brand of books. The included DVD video demonstrates the installation process so you can watch how the whole procedure is done. Also included is an installation template which shows you the correct place to drill mounting holes on your wall, ensuring that your TV will be mounted straight and level.
Once you get your flat screen TV mounted, be sure to have lots of people over to show off you work. Don’t forget to invite us!
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