TVs, which today can be seen on store shelves, are presented mainly in the form of flat panels. Everyone strives to purchase a screen with a maximum diagonal for a more detailed image transmission. For this reason, thin lightweight TVs still have a decent length and width.
Placing such equipment on stationary stands is not only inconvenient, but also unsafe. After all, equipment with low weight can easily be knocked over by a child or a pet. Therefore, as the most convenient location, choose a free space on the wall at a decent distance from the floor. To fix the device to the wall surface, special consoles for the TV are used, which are also called brackets. More about them in the article.
Varieties of consoles
Convenient mounting without any problems allows you to place the TV on one of the walls, instead of placing the device on a stationary cabinet. Today isthe location has become very popular, which designers successfully use when decorating interiors. With a good location with the help of a TV console, the device can become a good element, emphasizing the belonging of the room to a certain style.
However, the main reason for installing the equipment on the wall is not for safe storage or the decorator's decision. It's all about the convenience of watching movies from anywhere in the room, using the screen position change using the console.
Fixed position
If a good screen location allows you to see the picture from anywhere, then the best choice would be a classic-style TV console. This device allows you to permanently place the device on a selected section of the wall. Provided that no further manipulations will be made with it. In addition, this TV console has the most attractive price.
Tilt/tilt mechanism
If for the convenience of viewing there is a need to periodically change the angle of inclination or turn of the screen, then a fixed bracket will not help here. In this case, it is best to use a tilt-rotary console. Thanks to this design, you can safely change the position of the screen in two directions - top-down and right-left. This is especially convenient if it is not possible to fully see the screen from different corners of the room. Plus, the price of such a mount is not much higher than the cost of a fixed console.
Retractable. Best option
The most expensive is the latest model of mounts in the form of a swivel retractable TV wall bracket, which has the most detailed functional characteristics. This design allows you to shift the TV a considerable distance from the mounting point. This allows you to move the screen beyond the various barriers that the room configuration or decorative tricks create.
The value of the angle of rotation of the screen or its inclination in this case is not limited by anything. At the same time, the maximum amplitude of screen movement for the entire size of the TV console is achieved with a simple movement, without the use of various tools. And in the assembled state, the device practically does not take up extra space, moving the screen a maximum of 10 centimeters from the wall. The package of this design also includes an additional cell that allows you to conveniently position the video equipment.
Mounting the TV console
It is best to decide on the choice of bracket model when buying a TV, when it is possible to visually compare the mounting options with the parameters of the device. Otherwise, you will have to consider in detail what weight the selected console is designed for, what are the maximum screen dimensions, and whether the mounts available on the console will fit the TV model you purchased.
Calculation by the location of fasteners
The location and diameter of the holes for attaching the console to the TV case for conveniencesystematized, bringing them to a common standard called VESA. The difference is only the dimensions of the screen diagonal of the equipment, with an increase in which the distance between the mounting points increases. This is the first important feature that you should pay attention to when purchasing the bracket separately.
Calculation by weight
The next important point is the weight of the purchased TV. When looking for a suitable console, the parameters of this value are also recommended to be remembered. And all because for the full operation of the fastening it is necessary to create a margin of safety. To do this, the TV must weigh slightly less than the selected console can carry. The swivel arm designed for large screen TVs can carry loads up to 24kg.
Installation steps
The installation procedure of the swing-out bracket does not require professional skills. To mount the device on the wall, it is enough to have a drill with an impact mechanism, a screwdriver and a suitable wrench. the work is carried out in several stages:
- First decide where to install the machine.
- After that, markings for fasteners are applied to the wall surface, provided that they coincide with the center of the screen. Drilling the wall.
- Then, dowels are inserted into these holes and the console hanger is screwed to the wall with screws. Fasteners are usually included with the console. Forwork efficiency is best to use a screwdriver.
- Next, decorative components are superimposed on the fixed pendant. They are inserted into the corresponding groove, when fully seated, a characteristic click should sound.
- Last of all, an oncoming bar is installed on the TV case using the bolts included in the kit. The TV is attached to the console.
If the installation foot has been attached to it, it must be removed beforehand. When the TV is fixed and the functionality of the console is checked, the necessary wires are connected to the case at once.
