LCD TV wall mounts come in all shapes and varieties but all that this really means is that you are going to have a harder time trying to choose which one is right for your TV… or maybe not.

To begin with, I would start by recommending you look to see if your manufacturer of the TV also has a wall mount kit that was made for it. Be careful though. Some of the companies that produce these kits really don’t put the time in to ensure that they fit with most models of televisions,and this often leads to disasters. You can do yourself a favor and spend the few extra bucks on a quality wall mount TV kit, or you can come home to find your expensive plasma or LCD sitting on the floor, usually with a cracked screen. Not cool.

The way that these manufacturers produce these wall mount kits is often in such a way that they are trying to save money by using low quality materials, or by not performing the research required to ensure they fit the TVs that they are advertised for. Because of the often heavy weights involved in supporting these TVs, it is just not possible to get away using these types of materials for something that you have invested so much money in.

Just because the price may be lower on one of the kits that you have found elsewhere doesn’t mean that you are really getting your money’s worth. Having one of these kits installed into your house will lead to a disaster someday. Because of the often improper fitting of these cheap kits, you can rest assured that you will come home from work or school one day only to find your precious television sitting busted up on the floor. Like I said before, once this happens you are quickly going to realize that saving a few bucks on the initial investment didn’t really save you any money at all. Most of the times, the manufacturer of your television isn’t going to warranty these types of mistakes for the simple fact that they probably have already released a quality wall mount kit and don’t support the fact that you tried to be cheap.

The moral of the story is that you get what you pay for. When choosing an LCD TV wall mount, just don’t buy the one that the sales guy suggests. Do your research and find one that definitely supports the weight of your TV (plus the mount itself – dont’ forget to add that into the total weight), is made of quality materials, is easy to mount and one you’re comfortable with – your gut will often tell you what to do. Mine does!

If you’re looking for the truly easy way to install an LCD TV on the wall, then we think you should seriously consider the Retraact-It 9700 EZTV Universal LCD TV Tiltable Wall Mount. It’s so easy to install that you’ll be watching your favorite TV shows, movies and games in no time.

Yes, it provides 10 degree tilting for your wall mounted TV and not swivel but you get the option of a fixed or tilted TV position. This wall mount is for most LCD TVs from 32″ to 61″ wide, which is a good range and will work for most LCD TVs. It comes with a top leveling system that allows you to make adjustments and a bottom locking system for added security. Your LCD TV will almost literally float just 1-3/4 ” from the wall, so it’s very low profile – looking just great in your room.

You’ll enjoy watching your LCD TV at a great viewing angle and you’ll also gain some valuable floor space by mounting your TV on the wall. Another advantage is that you can also keep your expensive TV out of reach of little ones and pets.

The Retraact-It 9700 is constructed of heavy duty steel with a durable powder coat finish available in silver. It’s so strong that it can hold a maximum of 200 pounds of TV. The question isn’t if the mount will hold that much but will your wall! Don’t worry, most LCD TVs are not nearly that heavy.

The design is simple, which makes it a breeze to install. There are just 6 easy steps! You’ll be able to brag that you installed it yourself because leveling screws allow final adjustments after the installation is complete and safety bolts attach to the bottom monitor brackets for security. If you’re worried about if it will work with your plasma or LCD TV, the included hardware kit comes with more than you will need to complete the installation. The reason is that ReTraact-It includes parts to fit most makes and models. See? Easy!

• Fits most LCD/plasma TV brands
• Fixed or 10 degree tilt positioning
• 200-pound capacity
• Heavy duty steel construction
• Durable powder coated silver finish

Dimensions: 2.25″ high x 29.25″ width x 10.50″ length

Package Length: 29.6 inches
Package Width: 10.5 inches
Package Height: 2.3 inches
Package Weight: 8.4 pounds

So take the worry and hassle out of trying to figure out which TV wall mount you need, how many tools you’ll need (or will have to buy), how much of your day it’ll take to install and make the right choice with the Retraact-It 9700 EZTV Universal LCD/Plasma Tiltable Wall Mount.

I noticed that a popular item in our LCD TV Wall Mounts Store is the Retraact-It 9800 Universal 3-In-1 LCD TV Mount, so I thought I’d write a little about this fine TV mount.

This LCD TV wall mount is for units with screens from 12″-31″ wide, so it’s perfect for the TV in the kitchen, den or bedroom – we prefer the den. You can mount it to the wall and get it out of the way while getting a better viewing angle. The Retraact-It TV bracket features multiple articulating positions from fixed, 5 or 10 degree tilt positions as well as 150-degree swivel and tilt. Wow. So you can easily put it in a variety of positions, making this a very versatile TV wall mount.

It’s Vesa compliant 50mm, 75mm and 100mm which is just tech speak for it’ll fit virtually any LCD TV made in the last few years since nearly every LCD TV manufacturer sets their mount points to the Vesa standard. You’ll want to check this for sure when purchasing your TV and / or wall mount because it’s important to know which wall mounts are compatible.

Also keep in mind that the maximum weight these Retraact-It 9800 Universal 3-In-1 LCD Television Mounts can hold is 70 pounds. Your 12 to 31 inch LCD TV will most likely not exceed this weight limit. This is just a friendly reminder for you to double check that so that your fragile, LCD screen doesn’t end up on the floor in the middle of the night scaring the dog, making your children cry and causing you to run into the den with a flashlight and your 45. It’s always best to just avoid that situation altogether – trust us, we know what we’re talking about and so do our wives.

When doing this kind of project, it’s good to know how to hide power cords when using a TV wall mount. It’s really best to not run power cords through the wall as you may be tempted to do. Don’t give in to that temptation. That kind of cord is not meant for the inside of your wall and is not rated for safe in-wall use nor is it compliant with local electrical codes, Sparky. Your best bet with power cords is to have an electrician run a separate electrical outlet up near where the TV is mounted. It’s actually not a difficult job for them if there’s another outlet near by. Remember that if you’re planning on mounting the TV on an exterior wall of your house, this project may become more difficult and require more beer drinking. Interior walls are easier.

If you’d rather run your wires on the outside of your wall but still have it look nice and neat, you’re in luck, Chuck! You’ll want to get some cable management raceways / conduits. They’re paintable and they hide your TV’s audio, video and power cables neatly between your set and an A/V cabinet.

So you’ve got your LCD TV, wall mounts, conduit and beer for the electrician. Don’t forget to make sure you’ve got enough A/V wires to reach everywhere and also plan out where you’ll be sitting when you’re watching the game in your den. Cheers!

Don’t forget to order that Retraact-It 9800 Universal 3-In-1 LCD Television Mount!

When you buy an LCD TV wall mount to mount your flat screen TV on the wall or ceiling, you’ll find that most are VESA compatible so that you can use a variety of mounts by manufacturers such as OmniMount, Sanus, VideoSecu, Peerless, Atlona, Vantage Point and by TV manufacturers like Samsung and Panasonic.

The VESA compatibility means that the TV manufacturer made their TV so that a variety of wall mounts can be used instead of a proprietary type of mounting system. Most flat screen TVs adhere to this standard but you will want to check this out when purchasing a new TV.

The Flat Display Mounting Interface (FDMI), also known as VESA Mounting Interface Standard (MIS) or better known as “VESA mount”, is a set of standards defined by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) for mounting flat panel monitors, LCD TVs, and other displays to stands or wall mounts. The standard is implemented on most modern flat-panel TVs. Check for the VESA mounting specification on your flat panel TV.

Flat Display Mounting Interface Standard (FDMI)

FDMI is intended to provide industry standard mounting interfaces for Flat Displays (FDs) such as flat panel monitors, flat displays and TVs. This standard defines mounting interfaces for Flat Displays, corresponding standards for mounting device manufacturers and cable and cable connector location guidelines.

The FDMI was extended in 2006 with a collection of additional screw patterns that are more appropriate for larger TV screens.

The VESA/FDMI standard makes it possible to easily find a suitable stand or bracket for your LCD TV by knowing the screen dimension.

Virtually every LCD flat screen TV has the ability to be mounted on to a wall or a ceiling. Look for 4 screw holes on the rear of most screens. which are usually located near the middle of the screen (on smaller screens) and further apart on larger screens.

The most common VESA MIS spacings are:

• MIS-D Mounting hole patterns in either of these patterns: 100 mm x 100 mm or 75 mm x 75 mm
• MIS-E Mounting hole pattern of 200 mm x 100 mm
• MIS-F Mounting hols spaced in 200 mm increments

Like we mentioned above, you should make sure that your LCD TV is capable of being wall-mounted. There are some early models that were designed to just sit on a table. Even if you don’t plan on wall mounting your LCD or plasma TV, you should still check that it’s VESA compatible in case you want to do that later or if you would someday sell your TV.

Wall mounts provide an excellent means of integrating your plasma, flat screen, LED or LCD TV into the room environment and it also frees up valuable floor space while enhancing the living space. LCD TV wall mounts allow you to mount the flat screen TV onto the wall. This is the best space saving option, but there are things to consider when deciding if this is the option for you.

You will need to determine if you have the “know how” to actually do the installation or whether you need a professional to install the LCD TV wall mounts. Installation can be tricky since you may want to hide the wiring in the wall. Whatever route you decide to go, you need to start looking at the Samsung TV wall mounts available now so that you can start enjoying that new flat screen tv right away.

The Samsung WMN-5090 is a motorized TV wall mount that lets you conveniently reposition your LCD Samsung TV for optimal viewing. The sturdy arm swings the TV out from the wall at an angle of up to 20° and tilts it downwards up to 15°.

Simply use your Samsung TV remote to control the arm to any position you want. A provided cable connects your TV to the Samsung wall mount bracket and relays commands from the remote. You can program up to three different positions and then just reorient the TV to one of your favorite spots with just the push of a button. The swivel and tilt functions are built in, so you can control everything using the TV’s remote control.

The Samsung WMN6330D TV wall mount is for 63″ Plasma TVs and is compatible with the: PPM63H3Q, PPM63M5H and PPM63M6H models.

The Samsung LN52A650 is a dual arm cantilever TV wall mount bracket that is compatible with 37″ – 58″ flat panel LCD or plasma TVs. It will hold up to 175 pounds and is VESA compatible – which means it adheres to standards and will fit TVs designed with VESA standards.

Be sure to do some comparison shopping before buying your Samsung TV wall mount. Big box retailers will probably try and sell you the manufacturer’s wall mount when you buy your LCD TV. Know that these wall mounts are generally equal in quality but much more expensive than mounts you can find from online retailers. You should also know if you want a fixed, tile or motorized LCD TV wall mounts.

It pays to do your research before you go into the store. You could save yourself a few trips and it can also save you from any restocking charges that a store might charge for returning an open Samsung TV wall mount.