How to choose and install a TV mount on the wall: proven methods, useful tips for craftsmen

A secure TV mount on the wall will fix the TV panel and ensure the correct position. Thus, the plasma can be used safely without the fear of accidentally hitting and breaking. A wall-mounted flat TV blends in perfectly with any décor and visually enlarges the space. Consider in this review what types of mounts exist, how to mount them yourself, as well as tips for choosing and buying the most popular models.

Movable TV mount design

Hanging the TV on the wall: the advantages and disadvantages of mounting

Before choosing a wall mount for a TV, you need to understand the existing types, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of these devices. The TV panel can be installed on any horizontal surface, but there is no guarantee that it will not be accidentally hit.

To ensure comfortable viewing of TV and its safe use, use bracketsthat allow the LCD panel to be mounted on virtually any vertical surface. In addition, the screen does not take up much space and visually increases the space in the room.

TV panel on the wall of the room

If using a swivel mount, the flat panel can be installed at any angle. This will provide a comfortable TV viewing for a long time.

Table 1. Disadvantages of using TV wall mounts

Flaw image	Description of the problem
	The flat-panel TV mount requires power outlets. Their absence entails additional costs for installation work
	The fastener cannot hide the hanging cables. For this reason, it is recommended to buy special boxes
	It is advisable to hang shelves near the LCD panel, which will allow you to place the control panel, discs and various equipment

We mount the TV on the wall: how to properly hang the panel

How to choose the right suspension location

Before you hang the TV on a wall with an arm, you should find a suitable place for this. It is also necessary to install the screen at a certain height to ensure comfortable viewing.

If the installation will be carried out in living room, it is recommended to install the LCD panel opposite armchairs and sofa.

The location of the flat screen in the living room

When installing the flat screen in bedroom it should be remembered that in this room TV screening is mainly carried out lying down. For this reason, care must be taken to ensure that the TV wall bracket is adjustable angle.

The installation of the mount in the kitchen is carried out mainly at a high height, almost under the very ceiling. With regard to the distance from the viewer to the TV screen, it is necessary to maintain a distance equal to 3-4 diagonals of a flat screen.

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Optimal TV installation height

Since the image is viewed from a seated position, the screen should be positioned at a distance from the floor so that its center line is at eye level. The optimum size for this is 1200 mm.

Determining the installation height of the TV on the wall

If the panel is installed in a bedroom, it is recommended to select a height between 1000 and 1200 mm. With this position of the screen, the viewer can look at the image while lying down and not get tired.

The main types of TV mounts

Bracket for TV on the wall swivel retractable

Tilt-and-slide TV wall mount is the most convenient to use. It provides the maximum number of degrees of freedom for a flat screen.

Swivel retractable TV mount

Thanks to this mount, the TV panel can be fixed in any position. In addition, the TV itself can be:

An expert's point of view

Igor Svetlakov

Sales assistant of the retail chain "Eldorado"

“Pivot arm retractable models can be installed along a wall on the sunny side. This will prevent glare from hitting the screen if you rotate it in the opposite direction. "

Adjusting the panel position with a sliding bracket

Tilt-and-swivel type TV bracket

This type of mount allows you to adjust the angle of the panel and change its position. In whatever room the panel is located, the tilt-and-turn TV bracket will make it possible to adjust the image plane vertically or horizontally for comfortable viewing.

Table 2. Advantages and disadvantages of tilt-and-turn brackets

TV wall angle bracket

Corner brackets allow you to install TV panels in the corners of rooms and all types of rooms. Their design is in many ways reminiscent of swing-out devices.

Corner bracket design

The TV can be installed on one wall, and with this device you can view the screen from various positions in the room. Such models allow you to remove the panel and go about your business without fear of touching the device. This is especially convenient in confined spaces.

How to choose a TV bracket yourself - basic rules

If you plan to install the TV on a wall, you need to know the criteria for choosing brackets. To do this, you need to define:

Having answered these questions, each person can easily decide on the choice of a fastening device. The simplest of them are fixed modules. Such mounts are firmly fixed on the supporting base, after which the TV panel itself is mounted in the seats on the body.

Technological holes on the back of the TV

There is the so-called VESA standard, designed to determine the mounting systems of TV panels. According to it, the distances between the holes on the surface of the bracket are 75, 100, 200, 300, and also 400 mm.

Determining VESA Mounting Hole Distances

How to hang a TV on the wall without a bracket - basic ways

If you want to hang a TV screen on the wall without a bracket, you can do it yourself without much effort. In new models with a large diagonal, special devices are built into the device case, which allow installation without special fasteners.

Fixed installation of the TV screen to the wall without special fastening

For installation, measure between the "ears" for hanging the panel, make markings on the wall, fix the screws and hang the LCD panel on them. The disadvantages of this method include the rigidity of fixing the device. The screen will be fixed without the possibility of changing the angle of inclination.

How you can make a TV bracket on the wall with your own hands - proven options

From the fixing rail

Table 3. Stages of manufacturing a bracket from a mounting rail

Picture	Description of the fastener manufacturing stage
	First, you need to make the markings on the mounting rail. You need to cut off 2 pieces, which will correspond in length to the height between the technological holes on the back of the TV. Please note that 2 pieces are mounted to the TV panel and 2 to the wall
	Workpieces of equal length should be punching to facilitate the process of drilling technological holes
	Drilling holes for fasteners
	Making a seat on a rail for installing fastening bolts
	Fixing the slats to the TV panel
	Attaching the slats to the wall
	Checking the horizontal plane using a level
	Hanging the panel to the fastening element. Work must be done with an assistant so as not to damage the TV
	The back panel is securely fixed with a fixed bracket
	Plasma TV on the wall

From a wooden plank

This method is suitable for fixing small flat TVs with low weight. To make your own TV wall mount, you will need the following materials and tools:

The rail must be cut into 2 equal parts with a hacksaw. In length, they must match the dimensions of the panel. In the end part of the blanks, you need to screw in the screws, which have a ring-shaped head.

Bracket made of wood plank

Holes must be drilled in the strip and fixed to the panel. Marks should be made on the wall that will match the rings of the screwed in screws. After that, it is necessary to make holes in the wall along them and tighten the suspension hooks. Then the rings are inserted into the hooks and the LCD panel is installed.

At what price can you buy a TV mount on the wall

Mounting systems for installing flat-panel TVs can be bought profitably in online stores at optimal prices. If a retractable wall mount is required, the model should be considered Brateck LPA52-446.

TV wall mount Brateck LPA 52-446

The device can withstand a load of up to 40 kg and allows you to fix TVs with a large diagonal - 32-55 inches. Its body is made of durable metal and has a stylish design. Thanks to this mechanism, the screen can be rotated around its axis by 120 °. It is possible to change the angle of inclination. The price for the model is 1600 rubles.

If you need to buy a swivel TV mount, you should pay attention to the model KSL WM227T... It is a universal flat panel mounting device. The VESA system can be used to mount models with mount sizes: 75 × 75 and 200 × 200 mm. The design is designed to install flat screens with a diagonal of 19-43 inches. The maximum load is 25 kg. The cost of the model is 1120 rubles.

Swivel bracket KSL WM227T

Owners of LCD and LED TVs can be advised of the universal mounting structure of the model KL21 G-22T Brateck... It is suitable for screens with a diagonal of 23-42 inches. If you need a TV mount for your bedroom, this is the perfect choice. With its help, you can effortlessly change the angle of inclination of the screen, which will allow you to comfortably watch the image. Designed for LCD panels weighing up to 30 kg. Models (according to VESA) with technological holes from 75 to 200 mm are installed on it. The bracket can be purchased at a price of 670 rubles.

Mounting the TV on the wall with your own hands

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