There are a large number of newer LCD TVs and monitors now that are able to attached to the wall or ceiling. There are many reasons for this. Space savings are a major factor. It takes a lot of shelf space to accommodate some of the larger TVs being sold now. Some have a screen as large as 72 inches. Mounting these with a wall bracket frees up more shelf area for the other assorted electronics such as DVD player, cable boxes, and video game consoles that are typically hooked up the the TV.
Choosing the right LCD Wall Bracket is very crucial if you intend to hang a piece of equipment that costs a lot of money on the wall. Some larger TVs can become very heavy. If your bracket is not able to handle the weight it can either bend or in some cases completely fall off the wall damaging the television. Brackets are often sold by weight range. The box it comes in will have the range in number of pounds that it will support. Be sure to weigh your tv or monitor and purchase a bracket that will handle the weight. If your tv or monitor is at the very upper weight range of the bracket be safe and purchase the next higher weighted bracket. You don’t want to take a chance or damaging expensive equipment.
There are several different configurations of LCD Wall Bracket. The simplest are direct mount brackets that perform the same function of a picture hanger. They are attached to the wall and the TV. Nothing fancy. Beyond that, there are brackets that allow you tilt or swivel the TV for a better viewing angle if you so desire. The most elaborate brackets also add an articulating arm so the TV or monitor can be swung away from the wall and provide even greater flexibility for viewing angles.
Regardless of the type of LCD Wall Bracket you choose, be sure before putting it together that it will attach to the back of your television or monitor. Most brackets either have several mounting holes or adjustable mounts to fit a wide variety of TVs. Once you have verified that your TV or monitor is a match for your bracket you are ready to put it together. A critical step in this process is finding a solid surface to mount the bracket to. It does little good to have a large heavy bracket that is a match for your TV you simply try to screw it into sheet rock. It will simply pull the attachment points out and fall. Be sure to always mount to studs in the wall or into concrete if located in the basement.
Always be sure to follow instructions closely so when your television is mounted it is secure and level and the bracket can perform as it was intended to.
If care is taken to choose the right type of bracket and it is mounted properly it will give many years of viewing pleasure and can be a great addition to your home enertainment center.
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