Selecting The Best (And Most Secure) TV Wall Stand
So, you have eventually got yourself a flat screen TV you’ve always dreamt of, and you are all set to mount it up on the wall and begin watching. Or are you? Before you start burrowing holes in your rooms, you should know how to pick the best, safest TV wall stand for the flat screen.
Installing your TV on the wall using a TV wall stand is a great way to help save space, particularly in smaller rooms or space-cramped apartments and condominiums. But there’s more to it than just dangling it up there.
Initially, look at your alternatives. A TV wall stand can come in many forms:
* Flat TV wall stands are the most typical, and frequently one of the most affordable. They keep the TV near to the wall, only adding about two inches to the depth.
* Tilt TV wall stands are great if you want to mount your TV higher than eye level, because they allow you to point the television down about 15-20 degrees.
* An Articulating TV wall stand works with a fold-away swiveling arm, so you are able to ensure that it stays flat to the wall or extend it out and tip or move it accordingly.
You can also get ceiling mount stands, which suspend from the ceiling and tend to be superb in a bedroom.
You’ve now learned what kinds of TV wall stand there are… so how to you choose the best option for you?
Firstly, of course is the weight and size the TV wall stand will be able to hold.
You want to look at your owner’s guide to see the precise weight of your TV, and pick a TV wall stand that will hold it (preferably more). Also, depending on your screen size, some TV wall stands have differently designed VESA mounts… you should check this also.
Next, look at your walls! You really, really need to uncover where your wall studs are positioned. You don’t want to forget about this step… unless you get pleasure from seeing your TV go on a nose-dive. Use a stud finder, and measure out where the studs are. This is where your TV wall stand must go, so you might have to do a bit of furniture rearranging. Once you’ve discovered them, pre-drill your holes and use good, robust drywall anchors.
In case the wall is brick and masonry then the area will be excellent – ensure you drill in to the bricks though rather than the mortar.
You’ll need the right gear if you’re putting up a TV wall stand, and it’s good to know what that is before you start!
One thing you really want is a good level.
No, please don’t depend on the level application you downloaded on to your iPhone… get yourself a real spirit level. If you don’t, you might end up with a weird, crookedly fitted television set and need to start yet again.
Finally, what about wires? Hanging wires look… well, real ugly. It is possible to run them throughout the walls, or choose a more detailed TV wall stand that includes some attached shelving and cable management. You may also get cable concealers which cover your wires and enable you to tuck them around corners and baseboards, and can be painted to complement your walls.
As you have seen there is more to getting a TV wall stand than just picking one up and hanging it! Take some time and study your needs and options, and you’ll have a slick, safe wall mounted TV. Visit http://tvwallstand.org/ for even more reading.
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