LCD TV Wall Bracket

Most homeowners want to get the most out of their new flat screen televisions. These televisions have rapidly become one of hottest home entertainment items in years. Some choose to use the included pedestal stand to display their TVs while others want to mount their flat screens on a wall. Using the proper LCD TV wall bracket is very important in making sure you get the best performance from your new equipment. For many, it is difficult to choose the right location for mounting. Each specific model of television will require a specific wall bracket for mounting. READ MORE »

LCD televisions are the most common style of HDTV to be found in most American homes today. They have high refresh rates, decent contrast ratios, and can be found in a range of sizes. LCD TVs also come in two primary styles: those with stands, and those meant to be hung on the wall. Those with their own stands are convenient for most, but those that are meant to be hung on the wall free up valuable space in a home. In order to hang these televisions up, you need an LCD wall bracket.

Wall brackets can be found both on the internet and at electronics retailers, but there are some things you should know before simply picking one up. There are reasons that the prices vary, and these reasons are something you need to know.

The first thing you need to look at in an LCD wall bracket is the maximum weight limit. Some handle up to 50lbs, while others can hold up displays weighing up to 150lbs. It depends on the bracket itself and it is the most important factor of any individual model you are going to need to look at.

You will have to know the weight of your television, as those with higher weight limits are more expensive than those with lower ones. You can find your TV’s weight either on the box you purchased it on, or on the back of the television itself. If you cannot find it in these places, you can look up the model specifications online.

You will also have to know the size of your television, as brackets are build for specific TV sizes. A television that is 60 inches is not going to fit on a bracket meant for a 32 inch television — this is also the case in reverse, so pay attention to this specification as well.

Next you will need to look at the features of prospective LCD wall bracket models within your weight bracket. There are articulating, swivel, and swing out styles that allow for some movement in your display; stationary styles are also widely available. Those with movement options are more expensive than stationary mounts, but the difference in price is often negligible. Swing out styles with high weight limits are often the most expensive on the market, with those with swivel designs being only slightly more expensive than stationary mounts.

Be sure to read reviews on the bracket styles that are within your set’s size and weight range. Not all LCD wall bracket styles are created equal, and doing just a little research can be the difference between your TV being safely mounted on the wall and it falling to the ground after some time.