Wall Mounted TV

Flat screen televisions and HDTVs are all the rage nowadays. The inexpensive price tags attached to these audio visual display sets have made it a leading choice in the consumer home entertainment market.

 

 

Flat screen or LCD TVs became popular due to its slim and light features. The box-shaped configuration of old television sets is becoming obsolete as they take up too much space. In addition, the display features and specifications of flat screen TVs are more impressive as they offer a clearer and brighter visual experience than that of their boxed counterparts.

Buying new-age television sets is no joke, as you are deemed to read through several flat screen TV reviews online and ask around for first-hand feedback from friends and relatives who already have purchased their home entertainment systems. When buying electronics, it is not enough that an HDTV looks sleek and stylish as a customer needs to dig deeper into the overall picture and sound quality as well.

These two important components of a television need to be analyzed and reviewed before any purchase could be made. Although LCD TVs and Flat Screen panels are known to have gone cheaper in recent years, it shouldn’t be a reason for consumers to be less discerning when shopping either from brick and mortar stores or from online websites.

Here is a list of companies that offer the best flat screen TVs. Before looking into other brands, be sure to check out flat screen TV reviews from these television brands:

• Vizio
• Samsung
• Sharp
• Sony
• LG

The features and specifications for flat screen TVs differ from one brand to another, however they do share some similar features, some of which are standards when it comes to LCD television and HDTV sets.

• 1080p resolution
• Internet connectivity
• 3D support
• Energy Star Rating

Most top of the line models from the aforementioned brands have all these features and a whole lot more. Before purchasing a flat screen TV though, you first need to make an assessment of all your entertainment needs. For example, not all networks are broadcasting their shows in 3D. According to experts, it is but unnecessary to purchase flat screen TVs with 3D capability this early as the technology may only be successfully adapted three to five years from now.

However, for those who want to future proof their entertainment sets and save a ton of money at the same time, a flat screen panel with 3D features will be an important and money-saving investment in the long run.

 

Where to place your flat screen television screen?

Once you have made your TV purchase, the next problem that you will need to tackle is its placement. There are two ways to install a flat screen TV inside your home. Since flat screen TV is thinner in terms of width, homeowners have the option of mounting it against the wall or placing it on top of a space saving TV stand. Whichever you prefer, you will substantially consume a smaller floor space once installation is finished.

TV stands for flat screens are the most common furniture used by majority of flat screen TV owners. They are relatively cheaper compared to wall TV mounting brackets and are undeniably easier to install inside the house. There are TV stands for flat screens that include mounting bracket systems too.

Models that feature an integrated mounting feature allows for more storage space for other devices that are included in a home entertainment system. Media storage drawers and shelves facilitate organization if you have various types of electronic equipment attached to your main flat screen panel.

You don’t have to deal with a messy and disorganized home entertainment system again. TV stands for flat screens are flexible and maneuverable as well, thus enabling consumers to adjust the height and the angle easily. Unlike flat screen wall mounts, TV stands for flat screens are also easier to assemble and be transported from one part of the house to another.

A TV wall mount bracket on the other hand is considered to be an ideal solution for homeowners who want to try out something new. Not a lot of homeowners consider using TV mounting brackets for fear of improper installation and causing relative damage to a flat screen TV and to the wall and ceiling portion of an indoor living space.

However, if you are rather familiar with mounting photographs and frames on the wall and are apt in using mounting devices such as a stud finder, a measuring tape, a drywall saw, electrical tapes among others, mounting a flat screen panel up against the wall or ceiling will be an easy task for you to complete.

If you are not confident in installing the TV panel by yourself, you can always seek the expertise of professional A/V installers. Majority of electronic stores offer this type of service for free if you buy a brand new flat screen television set from either their physical store or online store.

There are several types of flat screen wall mounts. There is the simple fixed wall mount system which ensures that your flat screen TV is solidly affixed to the wall. There are articulating wall mount systems that enable tilting and swiveling movements too.

Cantilever bracket systems on the other hand facilitate full cantilever action thus giving homeowners the option of manipulating the TV panel in and out or up and down. A cantilever bracket also enables 180° rotation so you can have a good view of the television wherever you are seated in a room.

A motorized TV mount is revolutionary as it utilizes motorized mounting brackets, thus making it easier to adjust and swivel the flat screen panel. This mounting bracket system can be installed against the ceiling or a wall as well. All motorized TV mounts come with a fully-functional remote control enabling consumers to adjust limits and settings in the easiest way possible.

There are also TV wall mounts which are ideal for small living spaces. The load capacity of these wall mounting systems can reach up to as much as 50 kg.. Depending on the construction of the mounting system and the materials for shelving and storage, you may store media devices and equipment that weigh as much as 80 kg.! TV wall mounts with shelves are ideal decorative pieces too!

Mounting your flat screen on the ceiling is an ideal solution for homes that have limited floor space. A ceiling mount is most often found in hospital rooms and bedrooms as it allows individuals to watch TV while lying down in bed. A flat screen TV attached to a ceiling wall mount is hanging in the air.  Again, if you are not familiar with installing mounting brackets, seeking the assistance of A/V installers gets the job done fast and easy.

 

A wall mounted TV is truly beautiful to look at. In fact, several advantages can be pointed out why a good number of people prefer a wall mounted TV to the more traditional ones. One of these advantages is what it saves space.

Since it is mounted on the wall this TV set does not consume any space at all thus giving you more space for other household fixtures. Another advantage is that it is sleek and contemporary. We all know that only LCD TVs and plasma TVs can be mounted on the wall and having either of these sets means that you are updated with technology, which is one of the hallmarks of modernization. Moreover, a wall mounted TV can be put up anywhere you prefer as long as there is a wall and as long as it is not obstructed by anything.

Just because you can put it anywhere where there is wall, does not mean that you just simply put it there. In fact, there are certain things that you may have to do or keep in mind before you do the drilling. Keep in mind that in order to secure the wall mount you will have to drill holes on the wall and you cannot afford to keep in drilling halls on your walls just because you cannot seem to make your mind where to hang the wall mounted TV. Therefore, put down that drill and decide where the best place for you to hang your LCD TV is. It is essential that you decide whether to mount the TV on an exterior wall or interior wall. Experts say that using the exterior wall can be more difficult because it is often supported by a lot of braces as compared to the interior walls. However, using the interior walls is still not a guarantee that you will not encounter any obstruction as you pass the wire behind it.

It is also important that you have the right tools. Having the right tools will make it easier to put up the TV wall mount. Usually these are just basic tools. To give you an idea about what these tools are here are some of the recommended tools that you might want to prepare Electrical Tape, Stud-Finder, Philips Screw Driver and of course the LCD/Plasma, Tape Measure, Socket set, Torpedo Level, Sheetrock Saw, and wall mount, as well as the proper cabling. Although it is not compulsory to have all these tools, but having these tools will make it easier to put up your wall mounted TV set.

In addition to that, tools there is also a need for you to be familiar with the different kinds of TV wall mounts. Typically a wall mounted TV comes with its own TV wall mount, but in case none comes along with the package knowing the different types will help you choose the best one that fits not only your LCD TV but your house as well. There three types of TV wall mounts. The first type is the low profile TV wall mount. This type of wall mount is the easiest one to install and the cheapest as well. However, the low profile TV wall mount makes it impossible to adjust your LCD TV once it is mounted. The second type of TV wall mount is the tilting TV wall mount. Installing this type of wall mount is as easy as installing the low profile wall mount, but it costs a little more. The difference lies on the fact that with the tilting wall mount you will be able to adjust the vertical viewing angle of your television set. The last type of TV wall mount is the full motion wall mount. This type of TV wall mounts enables you to move your LCD TV any you want it. However, it also comes with a price.

Now, putting a wall mounted TV may seem easy, but if you have no experience doing this or if you have doubts then it might be a good idea that you hire a professional. Although it is fun to do it yourself but you cannot risk putting the TV wall mount the wrong may because this may cost you your expensive television set. Therefore, for safety call a handy man and have your wall mounted TV mounted properly.