We all have seen the ads dealing with buying high definition, plasma and widescreen televisions. Besides having phenomenal quality of picture and sound they are also very easy to place in your home ? especially if you have a small amount of space. What's more, these TV's can be mounted to a wall. Sony televisions have topped the charts as some of the best on the market. They are also mountable with specialized Sony TV wall brackets.
When flat panel televisions first came out on the market only the wealthy cold afford them. Now, with companies like Sony and Vizio, the costs of the TV's have gone down drastically making them affordable for a wider range group of people. New owners are seeing the perks in hanging their new televisions on the wall. Though it is wise to hire a professional (if you think you cannot handle the job) it really isn't all that cheap, but if you feel like you can do it yourself (you get to save money and take pride in your work) just make sure you have the right tools because if not ? your precious television will become scraps on the floor when it falls.
Before just going out and buying a wall mounting kit or Sony TV wall bracket make sure you are buying the right one for your needs. He wrong size Sony TV wall mount can spell disaster for you, your TV and your budget.
Not all flat televisions are created equal. Plasma televisions require different bracketing systems than LCD televisions. Their profiles are different. Take for instance the Sony KDL Bravia LCD HDTV. You can showcase it how Sony intended but you can only do that by using the SU-WL100, a very specific Sony TV wall bracket. A very solid metal construction the SU-WL100 allows you to mount your Sony flat panel television in all of its beauty and glory.
Keep in mind that all Sony TV wall brackets fit all their flat panel televisions. There are more bracket systems for their range of television sizes ? the actual dimension of the television and not the viewing dimensions. They have Sony TV wall brackets that go from the small 15 inch flat panel televisions all the way up to the gigantic 52 inch televisions and yes ? you can mount a television that size to your wall.
Take into consideration your wall space and your positioning of the television in comparison to your furniture. Once you have your Sony TV wall bracket successfully installed you will leave many holes in your wall if it is not in the location that you want it to be in. At that point you will need to learn a new skill of wall mending which can be a painful and sloppy job. Prior to hanging your television to the wall you should ascertain where the supporting beans, or studs, happen to be or else you can just be pulling down plaster or sheet rock and learning how to repair either of those is an arduous and costly task.
Tv Wall Mounting Brackets
To mount your TV, you require knowing your VESA size on the back of the TV. VESA sizes are as follows. VESA 75 have holes 75mm apart in a square. VESA 100 have holes 100mm apart in a square. Larger screens usually have VESA 200, these are 200mm apart offering greater support of the weight of the TV.
To mount your TV using a TV Wall Bracket, you'll need to know which VESA standard it supports.
A wall bracket is screwed directly into these holes, the main support for the bracket is mounted onto the wall. It is very important if your mounting your TV onto a plasterboard wall, make sure you are on one of the studs running behind.
It is recommended that you mount your TV properly, leaving at least 16mm behind for air circulation. This is to ensure that the elements in your TV last longer.
Majority of today's TV wall brackets will automatically hold your TV the required distance away from the wall, so don't worry!
One other alternative, if you are not sure on the position for your TV, a cantilever wall bracket may solve your problem. The cantilever wall bracket allows you to tilt, turn and extend your TV from the wall allowing you to optimise your viewing angles.
If you want to mount your TV in the corner of the room, This is about the easiest option for you. Several models available with a universal VESA mount attached. Allowing to fix TV's from 10 inches to 60 inches in size, extends up to 30 inches from the wall.
Some TV's today don't follow the standard on VESA sizes, and may be in between most VESA brackets available. The option you have is the universal wall bracket, these cover all sizes between the VESA sizes. One other advantage with the universal brackets are that they cover a range of screen sizes allowing you to change your TV in the future and not changing your bracket. Saving you those extra pounds!
The wall mounts usually come in 2 colours to match today's TV colours, Black and Silver. Most brackets are available in both colours, allowing your mount not to look out of place.
If you are not confident on fitting your TV with a TV wall bracket, it is recommended that you pay that extra and get a installer to get this done for you. The VESA sizes are extremely helpful for them, knowing that the brackets will guarantee to fit. Dispersing the weight, efficiently.
Now you can get the right TV wall bracket for your TV, you have no need to worry about your new TV falling from the wall.
Remember… check the back of your LCD or plasma television for the correct VESA and talk to a professional if you are unsure!
Both Jason West & Karl Foreman are contributors for EditorialToday. The above articles have been edited for relevancy and timeliness. All write-ups, reviews, tips and guides published by EditorialToday.com and its partners or affiliates are for informational purposes only. They should not be used for any legal or any other type of advice. We do not endorse any author, contributor, writer or article posted by our team.
Jason West has sinced written about articles on various topics from Careers and Job Hunting, Education Toys and Computers and The Internet. Jason West is the owner of the UK's leading TV Wall Mounts online retail store . Jason West's top article generates over 110000 views. to your Favourites.
Karl Foreman has sinced written about articles on various topics from Computers and The Internet. Karl Foreman runs the online store TV Bracket Shop, http://www.tvbracketshop.com, Supplying a for every VESA Television available!. Karl Foreman's top article generates over 3600 views. to your Favourites.
Buy And Hold Return There are many more things to consider when buying real estate and this has just detailed some things that are worth looking out for if you are planning to go for the buy and hold property investment ...