As LCD televisions continue to get slimmer and slimmer, the ease of hanging your own LCD wall mount becomes easier. If you are wondering what you need to know about LCD wall mounts, then this article will give you a good idea of what you should look for and consider when purchasing a wall mount for your LCD TV.
What You Need to Know to Buy an LCD TV Wall Mount
If you are considering buying an LCD wall mount that comes from the TV’s manufacturer, you will need to know the model and brand of your television. While not all LCD manufacturer made LCD wall mounts are made equally, you may consider buying a generic LCD wall mount. For a generic LCD wall mount you will need to know the brand, model, size, and weight of your television. It is very important that you take the weight of your LCD television into consideration when purchasing a wall mount. Some mounts are made to hold very lightweight televisions while others will be too cumbersome for smaller televisions.
Most manufacturers will state on the back of the LCD wall mount package which brand, model, and size of television they will hold. While the installation instructions with these mounts tend to be brief, you can still gather a good idea of how the mechanism will work. Some people will compare hanging a LCD wall mount to hanging a picture. I disagree with this statement. It is more like hanging a coat rack. You will need to take the weight into consideration more then with a picture.
Installing the TV Wall Mount
Once you have your mount selected you will then need to determine where you would like to place the television. If you have the convince of a second pair of hands you should have one person hold the TV up and the other person can mark the four corners for the television for a general location. Once you have the location in mind you will want to measure approximately where the mount is on the back of the TV. This will give you a good idea of where to place your bracket in the area you have designated on the wall. Keep in mind you will need a stud finder to find exactly where the best wall location will be. Once you have located a stud you can then start to screw the bracket into the wall. Make sure you are consistently checking your bracket with a level.
Once you have the bracket on the wall you can then screw the other bracket side into your TV. Make sure you have the bracket tight but not so tight that you are cracking the plastic. You can then test the TV up on the wall. Place the TV into the other end of your brackets. If the TV location looks good and you have checked it with a level you can then detach the TV and place your cords into the back of the TV.
Get It Done Professionally?
Professional installation of your LCD wall mount can also provide a more finished look. Professional installers can rewire your cable and electricity so that there is no cords showing. If you still prefer to do it yourself, there is an easy solution to this. You can purchase a cable cover and paint it to match your walls. While this is not as professional looking as a rewired job, it is much less expensive and still looks decent.
This article has covered a lot of what to know about LCD wall mounts. For even more information you will need to read through your LCD wall mount installation guide. As each LCD wall mount differs so does exact installation.
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