Anyone who buys a new television is also often looking for a suitable TV wall bracket in order to be able to perfectly stage the device. To make sure everything goes smoothly when hanging, we provide some helpful tips here.
So Every new TV set comes with a stand these days – but a flat screen that is set up does not always look elegant. In addition, especially in households with children and pets, it is usually safer to install such an expensive device firmly on the wall than to set it up. Who his TV would therefore prefer to hang, it turns quickly to many questions: Which wall mount is right for my device, how much should it hang and how can you be sure that the new TV installed stable? Here you will find all the answers so that nothing goes wrong during assembly.
TV wall mount: how to find the right one
First of all: if you are looking for a TV wall mount, you are spoiled for choice. Not only do a number of manufacturers offer constructions in different price ranges, the products also differ greatly in terms of construction. So decide in advance what is important to you personally: Do you need a flexible construction that can be swiveled or is a rigid TV wall bracket sufficient? You should also pay attention to the load capacity before buying. If you plan to switch to a larger TV model in the future, it is advisable to buy a more stable wall bracket now.
Tip: If you value simple assembly and don’t want to invest too much money, you are well advised to use a rigid metal wall bracket. In contrast to swiveling models, this can be assembled in just a few steps. The service provider HANDY ANDY, LLC offers an inexpensive and stable TV mounting service * – it is already pre-assembled and is supplied with mounting material for the most popular TV models with a screen diagonal of 37 to 90 inches. The integrated spirit level makes it easy to attach
Swiveling TV wall mount: These models offer more flexibility
While with a rigidly installed TV wall bracket you have to think carefully in advance about the height at which it should be attached, swiveling and tilting structures offer significantly more scope. However, the assembly is a bit more complex. The swiveling TV wall bracket from Perlegear *, which is supplied with mounting accessories, is one of the favorites on the Internet: it can be used to hang flat screens and even curved models with a screen diagonal of 23 to 55 inches. In addition, the angle of inclination and the seat spacing can be individually adjusted.
TV ceiling mount: The ideal solution for sloping ceilings
If you want to hang your TV, you save a lot of space and give the room more simplicity and elegance. It can therefore make sense to also consider a TV ceiling mount. This means that otherwise unused sloping ceilings or roof beams can also be used. The holder from the manufacturer RICOO * is particularly flexible and allows swiveling and tilting adjustments for optimal viewing pleasure.
Incidentally, a TV ceiling bracket can also be operated electrically – especially when hanging at a greater height, setting it using a remote control is much easier. The manufacturer Mywall * offers high-quality models for this, but a motorized TV ceiling mount is somewhat more expensive compared to other designs.
Nowadays, many buyers also value a TV mount that can be folded down. When not in use, the television can be folded up to save space and stowed on the ceiling. This is also practical if the wall is also to be used for projection with a beamer . The TV bracket from Systafex * is particularly suitable for smaller screens .
Hanging up the TV: The right height is crucial
Especially if you want to hang your TV with a rigid TV wall bracket, the height has to be exactly right – this way you can avoid neck pain or poor visibility. As a guideline, the bottom edge of the screen should be roughly at eye level when sitting. If children also live in the household or if the distance between the seats varies frequently, it can be an advantage to choose a TV wall bracket that can be adjusted in height. This function is offered, for example, by the particularly flexible TV wall mount from Schwaiger *. Thanks to the gas pressure spring joint, the bracket can also be adjusted in height. Combined with the pan and tilt function, the bracket can also be moved and adjusted in all directions.
TV wall mounting: tips for wall mounting
When installing a TV wall bracket, first make sure that the wall is stable enough. A 65-inch television weighs around 30 kilograms and it is often not the TV brackets but the walls that cannot withstand the weight. Many manufacturers therefore recommend installation on solid concrete walls, brick walls or solid wood stud walls. Cavity walls or soft walls can give way and cause great damage.
Before drilling for the first time, use a cable finder to check that there are no power lines in the wall. The assembly is best done in pairs. Many manufacturers already provide easy-to-understand instructions and the necessary assembly material. It can also help to make a template of the television – with it, the television can be easily aligned horizontally on the wall and drill holes can be sketched with little effort.
Incidentally, many TV wall brackets comply with the so-called VESA standard: They offer at least four holes for screws in sizes M4, M5, M6 or M8, each with a thread length of ten millimeters.
