When choosing a TV, the customer focuses on image performance, functionality and build quality, which is fair enough. Not so often taken into account the possibility of installing equipment in specific conditions. The basic configuration usually does not indulge in the breadth of mounting configurations, which in the future can cause problems during installation. A way out of the situation can be a ceiling bracket for the TV, which provides the most advantageous screen positioning. This rig is only suitable for models with a small diagonal, providing different fixation options.
Main characteristics of brackets
Technical indicators of such devices directly determine the possibility of their combination with a particular model - as a rule, this is a technique with liquid crystal and LED matrices. For example, it is important to consider the load that a TV ceiling bracket can withstand during operation. The standard is considered to be a mass of 60 kg, but there are deviations from this value. So, for mini-screens, it makes no sense to develop high-strength and heavy structures with hinges. Devices for a 19-inch display, for example, can support about 50 kg.
The fixture's own parameters also have values. The mounting platform can have a format of 20x20 cm. This base is enough to fix a 32-inch TV model already. At the entry level, the size of the bracket with indicators of 5x2 cm has a lower load-bearing capacity, so these accessories are recommended for small screens.
Swivel structures
The main classification of ceiling mounting installations provides for the division into rotary and fixed, that is, stationary models. Designs of the first type are considered the most functional, since they allow the user to direct the screen in different directions without changing the position of the mounting point. In standard versions, the inclined bracket has a single-stage hinge system, which makes it possible to change the position of the TV. In more complex designs, several knees with turning mechanisms are assumed. Such structures can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically. But it is important to consider that the reliability of such latches is significantly inferior to non-rotating counterparts, in which there are no hinged mechanisms.
Fixed structures
This is not to say that stationary installations are completely devoid of the ability to adjust the position of the TV, but they are significantly limited. If rotary modelsare designed to change position during operation, then the ceiling mount for a fixed type TV allows only the ability to adjust the basic position of the screen. Such systems have the advantage of being cheaper and easier to maintain.
Additional optional
The functionality and wide range of the latest models of TV mounts eliminates the need to add additional devices to the circuit, but in some cases new options may be required. In particular, the TV ceiling bracket in basic kits rarely contains elements for concealed cable routing from equipment and camouflage flanges for structural elements. Also, if installation is planned in a room with high walls or at a great distance from the viewing place, then it will not be superfluous to provide an extension cord. These are accessories that expand the set of functional segments of the retainer.
Monitors with a ceiling mount type, in addition to the connection from the main cable, are complemented by separate players. For a convenient arrangement of this combination, you can purchase a TV ceiling mount, which includes special shelves and cassette units for video components.
Pros and cons of ceiling brackets
If you compare such designs with wall and classic desktop counterparts, you will find a lot of flaws. First of all, the location on the ceiling itself is inconvenient from a viewing point of view. Manufacturers of multimedia equipmentIt is recommended to place screens at eye level. However, the situation can be saved by a multifunctional TV bracket, the swivel mechanism of which will allow you to optimally adjust the viewing level. Also among the minuses, many note the difficulty in installation and adjustment measures. But there are also advantages to such a solution. For example, from the point of view of saving space, this is the most profitable option - all communication elements and the carrier do not interfere during operation, and are also easily hidden from view.
Installing the bracket
Installation activities include two stages. First you need to evaluate the compatibility of the TV with the parameters of the mounting platform. Usually both monitors and arms use the Vesa standard, but other systems are also found - the main thing is that the fixation is carried out in a common configuration. Next, you can proceed to the direct installation of the structure to the ceiling. If the surface is represented by traditional concrete, then there will be no problems - installation is carried out using a puncher and a set of hardware included in the kit. It is much more difficult to attach a TV ceiling bracket to a plasterboard-based suspended structure. Fragile panels cannot be used for carrying platform tasks. As a power frame, metal profiles should be used, which are also involved in the installation of the suspension system.
If necessary, you can include in the frame and several additional elements that will increase the reliability of the structure. As an alternativeexperts recommend using distribution plates. These are, in some way, adapters that allow you to evenly distribute loads over the surface, if you plan to make the ceiling area heavier.
How to choose the optimal model?
Stationary models, the cost of which does not exceed 3 thousand rubles, are quite suitable for fixing small and lightweight screens. High-quality systems of this type are found in the lines of many manufacturers of such products. If the installation is planned in a problematic place, from the point of view of viewing, then you should focus on a swivel ceiling bracket, the price of which varies from 5 to 8 thousand. I must say that as the configuration expands, the cost of the fixing device also increases, so you must initially calculate the need one or another option to the system. Increasing functionality certainly benefits the system's performance, but it can also have a negative impact on ergonomics, as there is a risk of overloading the free space in the room.
Conclusion
The expediency of using special brackets for modern television equipment is due to the desire of the consumer to save space in the premises. A common example is when a small LCD screen is used in the kitchen in the background. To implement such an idea, a TV bracket is used, the swivel mechanism of whichprovides a comfortable viewing angle. And ceiling models in such an installation scheme look the most advantageous. They practically do not interfere with the functional space of a housewife, unlike the same desktop models. On the other hand, it may be difficult to correct the position of the screen installed at a height. Similar nuances should also be taken into account when choosing both the bracket itself and the mounting method.
