How to choose a TV wall bracket

Congratulations, you have become the owner of a new TV. Now the task is to hang it so that a large family can fit in front of it, it does not take up much space in the apartment, and it is safe for children and pets. Since network technologies do not require storing information on CDs, and a large volume fits on a device the size of a pack of cigarettes, the modern movie fan does not need cabinets and stands. So for a modern home, a wall bracket would be optimal.

Advantages and disadvantages of TV brackets

Each owner has their own device, they adjust the mounting on the wall to suit themselves, the conditions of use are different for everyone. Therefore, choose the type of bracket for a specific situation. Before offering to purchase a mounting device, let’s consider its advantages over cabinets and stands so that the decision is well-considered.

Undeniable advantages:

1. A wide range of prices to suit any needs and requests. Small fasteners cost less than a thousand, the more serious and complex the device, the more expensive it is.
2. Efficient use of even small spaces. It can be fixed so that viewing is comfortable; if necessary, the angle can be changed. It doesn't take up space itself.
3. Suitable for any situation, fit into any interior. Usually he is not visible behind the TV.
4. If you follow the rules, installation standards, and use high-quality fittings and fasteners during installation, it is absolutely safe.

The disadvantages include:

It is difficult to move the TV; after installation, holes and marks remain on the wall. Therefore, you need to carefully consider the location. Proper installation requires certain skills and tools. Over time, the fasteners may bend and the fastening may become loose.

Types and characteristics of brackets

To make it easier to decide which bracket is best to choose, let’s consider the existing classifications.

By place, Where the base platform is attached share:

1. Wall. The most common type, this is how most models are attached.
2. Ceiling. Application - placing the TV in the center of the hall or room with the ability to rotate it around its axis. It is advisable to install this type of fastener in rooms with high ceilings.
3. Floor-standing (racks). Application when holding public events with presentations. For convenience, they are equipped with wheels and have shelves for equipment. Desktop. Used to place monitors. This is how a professional workplace is equipped.

By degrees of freedom (opportunities to change position) exist:

1. Simple and reliable - fixed. Rigidly attaches the device to the wall, without the ability to rotate or tilt. It is reliable in operation because it contains a minimum of components. It has a low cost and is suitable for any type of equipment.
2. More complex type - inclined bracket. Reliable enough. Adjustment of the vertical position (pitch) is possible using canopies located horizontally. The tilt angle is adjustable from 0 to 20 degrees. The cost of such fasteners is higher than the previous model.Used for equipment located high when it is planned to change its position.
3. The most difficult type is tilt-rotary. The function of horizontal adjustment of the device has been added to the previous model. There are additional requirements for installation - there must be more space between the wall and the device for free movement of the platform along the planes. With all the advantages of this type of bracket, the disadvantage of this model is its high cost.

ATTENTION! Due to the size of the device, the angles of movement of the platform in practice are significantly less than stated.

Next comes the division according to main operational characteristics:

1. On a compatible diagonal. Determines the minimum and maximum sizes of the TV that this mount will fit. The data is indicated in the product passport.
2. Maximum weight limit. If this indicator is exceeded, deformation or destruction of the structure will occur, and there is a risk of losing the new device and causing damage to you or family members. It is selected with a margin of 20–30% of the actual mass. Modern TVs are lightweight, so this criterion is more arbitrary.
3. For a specific type of TV - LCD, plasma, CRT models. We recommend using fasteners for a specific type of receiver. Although if you look at it, LCD and plasma TVs do not differ much in weight, so we choose a platform based on this parameter. Devices with CRTs are now much less common. To support the kinescope, an external platform has been added to the design.
4. Fastening elements of the structure. On modern receivers, on the reverse side, there is a plate with holes. The geometry of their location and distance are standardized and determined by VESA standards.The maximum mass of the device is determined, as well as the location and geometry of the holes. There are seven of them in total.

IMPORTANT! Before purchasing mounting hardware, determine the standard to which your TV belongs. Detailed information is provided in the product data sheet. Only if the standard is observed, the manufacturer guarantees that the fastener will perform its intended functions.

How to attach the bracket to the wall

The device is designed for hanging equipment on a wall or ceiling. We have provided a detailed classification of fasteners, so choose the placement location depending on your needs.

A TV is an expensive purchase; it is bought to last for years, so the place where it will be “registered” in the room should be chosen especially carefully. Before attaching it to the wall, study the safety rules and find out the nuances of the work.

The location can be considered optimal if the following are taken into account:

• the dimensions of the TV itself;
• characteristics of load-bearing structures, walls;
• the proposed location is not in a niche, close to heating appliances, or adjacent to furniture - this will cause overheating and then breakage of the TV;
• the panel matches the rest of the interior.

And the last, decisive factor that must be taken into account when placing the bracket is the height of the suspension. It is believed that the correct installation height will be at eye level of the viewer. The remaining criteria (vertical and horizontal tilt angle) can be adjusted according to your wishes.

No matter how much the store manager tries to persuade you to buy an expensive model, do not agree. But don’t consider very cheap models - they don’t perform their functions.Let it be a Chinese-made product, the main thing is that the parts are metal, there are no plastic fasteners, and there are reliable fastening screws.