Wall-mounted television sets are common features in many homes today because people love both the extra floor space and the sophisticated look this setup gives their living rooms, bedrooms, and lounges. Add in the fact that plasma TV mounts are much more budget-friendly than expensive, full-sized entertainment centers, and you can see why this is a very popular option for enhancing home theater systems.
Although many folks choose to hang their television on fixed flat screen mounts so that the unit is flush with the wall, there are important benefits to being able to tilt your set up and down. For example, if you decide to hang your television above eye level, you might inadvertently be sacrificing picture quality since not all screens look good from off-center angles. Plasma TV mounts that allows you to adjust the viewing angle by as many as 20 degrees can make a huge difference in picture quality.
Tv Wall Bracket
Some people are under the impression that it is more difficult to install a tilting mount than a fixed one, but that's not the case at all. This is a project that even a DIY beginner can handle, so gather your tools and follow the instructions below.
Install the wall bracket.For this step, you'll need a tape measure, stud finder, pencil, electric drill, and level. Use the tape measure to help determine the height at which you want to hang the television, bearing in mind that the wall bracket will be more or less at the center of the screen. Next, use the stud finder to locate the studs that will support the bracket. Mark each stud with the pencil. Then, use your electric drill to affix the wall bracket to the studs. Check the result with the level and adjust if necessary.
Screw the adjustment bars into the back of your television. To complete this step, you will need an electric drill or a screwdriver. The adjustment bars are the vertical arms that align with the holes on the rear panel of the television set and allow you to hang the unit on the wall bracket. Use the drill or screwdriver to secure the bars into place by means of the screws provided in the mounting kit. Almost all flat screen mounts come with screws in a variety of sizes to accommodate different television models.
Attach the television to the wall bracket. Most flat screen mounts manufactured today feature a "lift-and-hook" design to make installation as easy as possible. So for this step, you most likely just need to lift the television to the appropriate spot on the wall bracket, and hook the bars into place. Once the television is securely mounted, there should still be enough space between it and the wall to let you tilt the screen approximately 15 to 20 degrees from center.
Being able to adjust your screen in this manner can come in handy when you are watching television from the floor, bed, or low sofa, or when you want to move the screen out of the glare of the sun or artificial lighting. If you want this extra functionality in your home entertainment system, be sure to buy one of the many types of tilting plasma TV mounts that are available instead of the standard or fixed variety.