Simply TV Wall Mounts

There are a number of factors to consider before considering the tv wall mounts suitable for you.

• TV model and mounting hole location – Fortunately many TVs and tv wall mounts have standarised mounting hole combinations (VESA) to allow for a range of mountin options, however some may not. Make sure the flat screen tv wall mounts you are interested in fit your TV by referring to the TVs instruction manual / model number.
• Size and weight of TV – All flat panel tv wall mounts will be specified for a range of TV sizes and weights. Be aware of both to ensure you get the right one
• Viewing angle – Where you are in relation to the TV will drastically change what is required from your mount, be it a fixed position and range of options.
• Range of motion – After finding the viewing angle, establish the range of motion required – do you need your mount to move up and down, left to right, out and in from the wall?
• Minimum distance from wall – TV wall mounts will hold your TV away from the wall, with the minimum distance varying from 2cm to 20cm. Consider what you have space for before you buy the mount.

Types of TV Wall mounts

• Fixed – A the name says, fixed tv wall mounts are wide ‘H’ shaped brackets that will not be moveable once mounted. Because of their simplicity and inflexibility these often have very small minimum distances from the wall and are very affordable.
• Tilting – Another ‘H’ shaped bracket but this time with the ability to tilt up and down. These are particularly useful for TVs above fireplaces where the viewer may be sat lower than eye height requiring the TV to be pointed downwards. As with fixed TV wall mounts, these are very affordable.
• Cantilever – These flat panel tv wall mounts are also known as arm, articulating or tilt and turns, with brackets allowing the full range of motion, pulling the TV out from the wall, tilting and turning. These come in a range of styles, from ‘X’, ‘V’ and ‘Z’ shaped according to load required and range from wall. Unsurprisingly then, these can become very expensive, especially for very large (46” plus) TVs – but some great savings can be made by internet research and buying from wall mount specialists online.
• Motorized – Generally for rotating and tilting, these remote controlled mounts are for the really good looking set-ups. Again, unsurprisingly these are not the cheapest, but you always have to pay for that extra wow factor!
• Ceiling – Ceiling mounted wall mounts can provide TV space where formerly there was none, and are particularly suitable for pubs or areas where TVs should be out of reach. Ceilings mounts generally offer tilt, turn and rotate capabilities and go for very affordable prices.

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