Keeping Your LCD On the Wall
One of the greatest appeals of owning an LCD television is the fantastic picture quality. But nothing can be more disappointing than having an excellent screen that you’re unable to see. The easy way to solve this problem is by mounting your television to the wall rather than trying old fashioned methods like placing it on a low table. Wall mounts allow you to save space, place your television at eye level, and make that fantastic new TV set the focus of the room.
To mount your LCD TV, you’ll need LCD brackets. Strong brackets are key to make sure your TV doesn’t tumble off the wall and crash to the ground. Wall mounts come in varying sizes to accommodate different size TVs. When evaluating what brackets to use, you should consider not only the length and width of your TV, but also the weight. There’s nothing worse than hanging your beautiful new TV set only to have it tumble to the ground.
LCD brackets are sold in various types and with various features. Some brackets are adjustable and give you the ability to tilt or swivel the television if needed, others attach the television to an arm that can then be moved into numerous position. There are also brackets that mount the television directly to the wall, although this does not allow for much adjustments, it is a sturdy hold and adds extra stability for your television.
Another factor to consider is the choice of wall on which to mount your TV. Some walls may not be able to bear the load of having a 50-80 pound piece of equipment hung on them, creating a risk of serious damage to both your TV and wall. Different LCD brackets work on different walls, so you should always check the instructions for your brackets before installing them. There are many systems in which the brackets connect to studs or are placed directly in wood or cinder block walls.
The final aspect to consider when using LCD brackets to mount your television is managing the cables attached to your TV. Some owners wish to display their TV almost as if it were a piece of art, meaning that a mass of cables running all over the place is distracting and ugly. Others don’t mind cables showing, but want a way to keep them grouped and in control rather than spread out all over the place. To this end, many companies also offer mountable brackets to hold cables out of the way and keep them from being pulled or tripped over, reducing risk of damage to your TV.
