Some time ago, televisions were installed exclusively on cabinets, which took up a lot of space. Currently, television panels prefer to be mounted on walls. This installation method helps to save free space and protect the equipment from various damages. The most common mounting option are brackets that can be placed anywhere in the room. We will describe in more detail about such mechanisms below.
Varieties
You can purchase a bracket for installing a TV in any household appliance store. Now manufacturers offer the following types of mounts:
- Ceiling - considered ideal for homes with high ceilings. They have adjustable rotation and tilt 180 degrees. However, these models are the most difficult to install, since the work is performed at height.
- Fixed - are some of the cheapest. The tilt and rotation of the equipment is not adjustable.
- Inclined. These models differ in their compact dimensions and allow adjustment of the vertical tilt at an angle of 20 degrees.
- Tilt-swivel - allow you to adjust the angle of rotation and tilt 180 degrees.
- Swivel retractable - makes it possible to easily increase the distance from the wall.
- Corner - is a real find, allowing you to place the TV in the corner of the room and rotate the screen as you wish.
The choice and installation of the bracket for the TV should be carried out after the purchase of equipment, so that it is possible to take into account all the nuances.
Seat selection
There are many ways to hang a TV in a room. If desired, you can give preference to ceiling or wall mount. The first method is chosen by few. This is because the screen turns out to be too high. A TV is installed using this option most often in kitchens, where it is more likely to be an accompaniment than a permanent occupation. In all other rooms, owners of apartments and households prefer to hang TVs on the wall.
Before you install the bracket for the TV, you must accurately determine the height. This parameter is determined based on the personal preferences of the owner and occupants of the house, as well as the features of the interior. As practice shows, it is most convenient to view the screen when it is at eye level.
Benefits of Wall Brackets
Before deciding on the mounting of the TV, you must definitely evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages. The most common option is wall mount.
In order to ensure the safety of such installations, special brackets were created. They make it possible to install the TV on any vertical plane.
Such a fastening is characterized by a large number of advantages, because it is in this way that you can visually increase the free space, ensure security and give a unique appearance to the room. In addition, the TV screen can be rotated at any angle. Most models provide for tilt both horizontally and vertically. This provides the most comfortable viewing of movies and TV shows.
Mounting the ceiling mount
Installing the TV bracket can always be done in several ways.
What to look for? When installing the ceiling bracket, you should first understand the features of the ceiling. For mounting a heavy structure, the best option is to mount on a concrete ceiling. In this case, no preliminary work is required.
To install the bracket under the TV on a concrete ceiling, you need to take care of the presence of a hammer drill with a drill, spanners and spanners. When installing the ceiling bracket, you must perform the following steps:
- determine the optimal location of the structure;
- bring all the necessary communications (antenna cable, power cords);
- mark the attachment points;
- drill holes;
- fix the bracket to the ceiling;
- fix the TV and connect it.
Mounting a fixed bracket
Fixed holders are considered the most non-functional, since their design does not imply a change in the position of the TV. But at the same time they differ in rather low cost.
Since there is nothing complicated in a fixed-view device, installing the TV bracket on the wall will not be difficult. The device consists of two parts that have special grooves and are screwed to the wall. Others have protrusions and are equipped with a TV. When mounting parts are inserted into each other.
Mounting the tilt and swivel bracket
The installation instructions for the TV bracket is very important and you must carefully familiarize yourself with it before starting work. It will greatly simplify the installation process.
Installing the TV wall mount bracket with pan-tilt mechanism must be done in a specific sequence. So:
- the TV is laid on a soft surface and the stand is unscrewed from it with a screwdriver;
- then the box with the bracket is carefully unpacked, from which the hinges are taken out;
- the hinges are bolted to the rear of the TV;
- using the keys, the sliding mechanism is unscrewed;
- the unscrewed plate is applied to the wall and is set horizontally with the help of a level;
- holes for drilling with a pencil or pen are outlined;
- holes are drilled with a puncher and dowels are inserted;
- the plate is fixed and the second part of the sliding mechanism is attached;
- the support bar is attached, and a TV is hung on it.
If you can’t install the bracket for the TV yourself, the wizard will certainly help to do everything on a professional level.
Mounting universal wall mounts
Sony is a manufacturer of excellent TVs and universal wall brackets. They are compatible with a large number of modern electronics models. The most common from Sony is the wall mount bracket for the SU-WL450 TV.
Installation requires responsibility and caution. Therefore, it is best to cope with this task licensed contractors. Especially when it comes to installing a bracket and a large diagonal TV.
DIY bracket
If during operation it is not planned to change its position, then in this case you can make a TV holder with your own hands. Such supports perfectly withstand TVs with a diagonal of up to 42 inches. To design the bracket you will need to purchase:
- 4 corners from aluminum or steel;
- 1 spoke of a bicycle.
You can design the bracket as follows:
- First, make two holes in the details. They will be needed for fastening.
- Two corners should be attached to the TV, and the other to the wall.
- All holes must be fixed so that they are exactly opposite each other. This will avoid distortion.
- Next, the TV is hung on the wall, and knitting needles are inserted into the holes.
Before you attach the TV to the wall, you must finally determine the width of the corners. It must be selected in such a way that ventilation is provided between the wall and the TV, as otherwise it will overheat, which will significantly shorten the operating life.
How to mount the TV on the wall?
Installing the TV on the bracket of Samsung or any other company requires increased attention and caution. Before proceeding with installation work, you must carefully select a suitable place. Install the TV so that it provides full comfort when watching.
If the installation is carried out in the living room, then the most optimal place is the one located opposite the armchairs or sofa. In the bedroom, it should be borne in mind that viewing is carried out mainly lying down, so it is necessary to adjust the angle of inclination based on such features. In the kitchen, it is best to mount the TV under the ceiling.
Choosing the most suitable bracket should be based on individual preferences and TV sizes. All the nuances must be taken into account. If there is no experience in self-assembly of brackets, then in this case, you should carefully read the instructions and clearly follow them, or seek qualified help from professionals.
Otherwise, improper installation of the bracket can lead to irreparable situations. To avoid this, all steps must be performed carefully and checked several times. If there is even a slight doubt, the installation should be dismantled - and all work should be done from the very beginning. Thus, you can protect yourself, others and the equipment from falling and other unforeseen situations that may occur due to improper installation.
We hope that this article answered all the questions of our readers.