Your Options In LCD Wall Mounts
The benefits of having an LCD TV instead of a bulky old fashioned model are easy to understand. But once you’ve actually made the switch to an LCD television set, the first thing you need to think about is how you are going to display it. While an LCD TV stand might be the first thing you think of, you will only get the full benefits of a flat screen TV with LCD wall mounts.
There are several type of LCD TV wall mounts for you to choose from. As the features increase, so does the price tag, but consider your options carefully. You didn’t skimp on value to save money when you purchased the television in the first place, so don’t lose out by just slapping the cheapest LCD wall mount up that you can find.
Here are your options:
Fixed– The most basic type of LCD wall mount, this will get your TV up on the wall and keep it there. You’ll save on floor space, but make sure that you give proper thought to where to put the television, because once it’s up, it ain’t going anywhere.
Swivel– This is the midrange option, and a good choice for most. An LCD swivel wall mount allows you to tilt the television up and down or side to side, to have a wider range of viewing options.
This is an important feature, as using wall mounts for LCD TVs instead of TV stands means that you can’t actually move it around depending on where you are sitting. If you have a small living room with just one couch opposite a wall, then the swivel feature might be unnecessary. But for most people, being able to sit in different parts of the room and still have a good, unobstructed view of the screen will be an important consideration.
Full Motion– The third and most expensive of the LCD television wall mounts, this one features a special arm that can move the screen away from the wall and allow you a perfect view, no matter where you are sitting. If you choose this type of LCD TV wall mount, you will have the benefit of being able to watch TV from any corner of the room, but you may also spend up to $400 on it.
When it comes to installation, your best bet may be to pay for a professional instead of tackling the job yourself. But if you do decide to go the DIY route, keep in mind that not all walls are created equal. You will have a much easier time attaching the LCD wall mount bracket to an interior wall as opposed to an exterior wall, as exterior walls often have obstructions such as sway-braces or fire-blocks that can make drilling and wiring difficult.
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