Few inventions invented by man have become so widespread in everyday life as television. This is one of the most popular items that can be found in almost every house or apartment. Television signal receivers round-the-clock transmit visual information with sound, and allow you to spend time with pleasure. At the same time, the design of devices is constantly evolving, which in less than a century from bulky and clumsy models, turned into stylish panels that allow you to feel 3D effects without leaving your own home. If earlier for installing the terminal cabinets and special stands were required, now many people are wondering how to hang the TV on the wall, choose the right place, set the height exactly.
Advantages and disadvantages of mounting a TV on a bracket
Before installing the panel on the wall, it is necessary to understand the existing types of fasteners, evaluate the positive and negative moments of this arrangement, ensure maximum viewing comfort, protect the device from accidental damage. Consider the main advantages of mounting on a bracket:
Space saving. There is no need to purchase a cabinet, stand, table, other furniture that will occupy a certain place in the room.
Security. Even if the receiver is accidentally hit, it will not tip over or crash. This location is ideal for families with small children who cannot reach the wires located at the height of the outlet.
Low cost. Fasteners are inexpensive, such a installation will save money, compared to buying special cabinets.
Ease of use. The panel can be placed at the required height, anywhere, select the angle of inclination.
Compatibility with the interior. Fasteners are hidden behind the TV, which is compatible with all styles in the interior, there is no need to choose furniture suitable for the design of the room.
The disadvantages of this placement include:
The complexity of installation. To attach it with your own hands, you will need the skills to work with the tool,at the same time, errors made during installation can lead to the fall of the item.
Transfer of the outlet. If you select a place from which the electric point is far away, you will have to transfer it or use an extension cord. The first option implies additional repair costs, the second will spoil the interior of the room.
Dear dismantling. If you remove the item from the wall, you will have to redecorate the surface on which it was located, to remove traces from the mount or completely change the finish of the walls.
Correct TV Location
Place the product on the wall so that it is convenient for all family members to use. At the same time, it should not interfere with movement around the room, the place of attachment must be reliable. To make the right choice of location, you must follow these recommendations:
In most cases, the choice of place is made taking into account the location of the furniture, as well as the point from which it will be viewed, whether it is a bed, sofa or work area in the kitchen.
It is necessary to consider the location of the outlet in the room. It is desirable that the electric point was hidden behind the object, or was under it. Otherwise, you have to use a carry, which is not very aesthetically pleasing.
In small rooms, the structure can be placed in one of the corners.
It is forbidden to hang the panel over the fireplace, electric, gas stove, overheating badly affects the performance.
For normal operation of the product, it must be well ventilated, so you can not place it in a niche or cabinet.
Do not install the panel opposite the window opening. Natural light penetrating through the window will reflect off the surface, interfering with viewing. Ultraviolet radiation adversely affects both the matrix and the plastic case.
Height from the floor
You can enjoy comfortable watching your favorite TV show, news channels only when the panel is installed at the appropriate height.The main rule when choosing this option is that the center of the matrix is located at the eye level of the beholder, so the installation of a television receiver will directly depend on the position in which the person is. It is determined empirically.
When watching TV in the working area in the kitchen, the installation height is selected in accordance with the height of the person, while the deviation angle should not exceed 10 degrees. A simple way to determine the appropriate place is that, being at the stove or countertop, you need to look at the selected wall. At the point where the gaze stops, a small mark should be made.
In the living room, the choice of height occurs while sitting on a chair, canapes. In the bedroom, the TV panel is usually watched lying down, respectively, the level will depend on the type and size of the bed. In these rooms, the determination of the optimal place is done by analogy with the kitchen.
Diagonal and viewing distance
In addition to such characteristics as the location and height of the panel, an important parameter is the remoteness of the screen from the eyes. Therefore, for those who dream of large models that occupy half the wall, you should check the compliance of the room with the installed object, whether there will be sufficient distance to view the screen without harming health.
The table below shows the most comfortable viewing options:
Resolution
4K
1080p
720p
SD
Diagonal in inches
Diagonal in centimeters
Optimal distance
inch
cm
inch
cm
inch
cm
inch
cm
inch
cm
10
25,4
7,87-16,14
20-41
16,14-22,83
41-58
22,83-40,16
58-102
>40,16
>102
20
50,8
16,14-31,1
41-79
31,1-46,85
79-119
46,85-79,13
119-201
>79,13
>201
30
76,2
22,83-46,85
58-119
46,85-70,08
119-178
70,08-118,9
178-302
>118,9
>302
40
101,6
31,1-61,81
79-157
61,81-94,09
157-239
94,09-159,06
239-404
>159,06
>404
50
127
38,98-77,95
99-198
77,95-116,93
198-297
116,93-198,82
297-505
>198,82
>505
60
152,4
46,85-94,09
119-239
94,09-140,16
239-356
140,16-238,19
356-605
>238,19
>605
70
177,8
55,12-109,06
140-277
109,06-164,17
277-417
164,17-277,95
417-706
>277,95
>706
80
203,2
61,81-124,8
157-317
124,8-187,01
317-475
187,01-318,11
475-808
>318,11
>808
90
228,6
70,47-140-16
179-356
140,16-211,81
356-538
211,02-357,87
536-909
>357,87
>909
100
254
77,95-155,91
198-396
155,91-233,86
396-594
233,96-397,64
594-1010
>397,64
>1010
How to choose a bracket
The design, designed to mount the TV on a vertical plane, as well as on the ceiling, allows you to not only install equipment anywhere in the room, but also save space in the room. Each model is distinguished by its properties, appearance, device. The simplest options are intended for rigid fixation of the product on the wall, more complex ones allow changing the angle of inclination, the location of the panel in space.
When choosing a fastener, special attention should be paid to such characteristics as withstand weight, product strength, installation method. There are brackets with fixed fasteners, more constructive models that allow you to change the position of the strips. To understand the intricacies of the design, consider the main types and characteristics of these objects.
Bracket Types
To choose the optimal model that meets all the requirements for fasteners, you should familiarize yourself with the existing types of design of the brackets:
Fixed. The easiest way to mount the TV receiver on the wall. They are distinguished by reliability, reasonable cost, withstand heavy loads. After installation, the TV cannot be rotated horizontally or vertically.
Inclined. Allow you to change the vertical angle, but to change the horizontal position of the device is impossible. A good option for placing the device under the ceiling, above eye level.
Inclined and rotary. They make it possible to turn the panel in any direction. They have a massive design, high cost.
Retractable. The most functional type. They allow not only to change the tilt, but also to move the TV receiver away from the wall, to change its position in space. These are very expensive models that have the largest size, but less reliable fixed instances. Not suitable for small premises.
Ceiling. The bracket is fixed on the ceiling. The design makes it possible to rotate the TV in a circle, to make any angle.
VESA size compatibility and standards
The choice of bracket is carried out depending on the diagonal of the TV. Typically, manufacturers of structures indicate its compatibility with the TV panel, the smallest and largest sizes. For example, if the instructions say that the mount is intended for products with a diagonal within 27 ″ -37 ″, and the purchased receiver goes beyond these values,then you need to find another model.
Most manufacturers produce their products that comply with the uniform standards established by the VESA Electronics Standardization Association. According to the established norms, all television signal receivers on the wall located on the rear side of the video device have the same design for mounting, namely 4 threaded holes located in proportion to the center of the TV in the form of a square or rectangular figure. Distances from the top to the top, located on one straight line, of these geometric shapes are multiples of 10 cm, for example, 10x10, 20x10, 20x20.
Outdated plasma, LCD models with large screens differ in considerable weight, therefore, for their reliable fixation, the holes were located far from each other. For example, for a plasma TV with a diagonal within 37-42 inches, the holes corresponded to the standard 40x40 cm, while for new LED panels with the same external parameters - 20x20 cm. Owners of such models who decided to hang the product on the wall may encounter difficulties when choosing a reliable mount. In such situations, it is better to use universal mounts, with a large set of holes on the rails.
TV Weight
Also, when choosing a fastener, you must familiarize yourself with the maximum allowable load that it can withstand. If the weight of the panel matches the maximum permissible weight that the bracket is capable of holding, do not purchase it. Such a design during operation may not withstand the TV receiver and break down. The best solution is a model with a 30% safety margin.
Particular attention should be paid to the bolts that fix the product to the wall, if they are not reliable enough, it is better to replace them in order to avoid cases with the TV falling.
Consider the FDMI standards table developed by VESA, which shows the names of the norms, their corresponding loads and the distance between the holes:
Name of standard
Screen diagonal
The most permissible load, kg
Geometrical sizes, cm
Hole thread
in inches
in centimeters (cm)
MIS-B
4-7,9
10,2-20,2
2
5x2
M4
Mis-c
8-11,9
20,3-30,4
4,5
7.5x3.5
M4
MIS-D 75
12-22,9
30,5-58,3
8
7,5x5
7,5x7,5
M4
MIS-D 100
12-22,9
30,5-58,3
14
10x10
10x5
M4
MIS-E
23-30,9
58,4-78,6
22,7
20x10
20x5
M4
MIS-F M6
31-90
78,7-228,6
50
20x20 and more
M6
MIS-F M8
31-90
78,7-228,6
113,6
20x20 and more
M8
Distance from the wall
One of the important features to consider when choosing a mount is how far away from the wall the TV will hang. This parameter directly depends on the type of bracket. In fixed models, the indentation can be as little as 3.5 cm, while sliding options allow you to remove the panel from a vertical surface by several meters.
Depending on the method of operation, the need to rotate, tilt the screen, the location of outlets, access to the connectors for connecting additional devices, conducting a comfortable cleaning of the room, the type of bracket is selected. The more functional the fastener, the greater the indent between the wall and the TV receiver.
Ergonomics, rotation and tilt
The brackets, which can be adjusted on the horizontal axis, provide additional benefits when watching TV. Designs allow you to make a deviation up or down, which is very convenient for viewing the screen from different places, make it possible to adjust the image quality by choosing the best viewing angle.
There are options that can be folded accordion, thereby reducing the distance to the wall. There are also corner designs that allow you to deflect the panel 90 degrees. This feature is useful for people who need access to the TV connectors.
Models that rotate left and right facilitate access to ports located on the back cover. These models are the best option for large areas, where a lot of spectators gather, there is the possibility of viewing from different angles.
There are interesting brackets with the pivot function, which allow you to deploy the monitor in the porter mode (rotation by 90 º), rotate 360 º. However, it is rarely in demand at home, more suitable for public institutions.
There are fasteners with a remote control system.They allow, without leaving the spot, using the remote control to adjust the optimal position of the screen.
TV self-installation
Once you have chosen a place and an ideal height, you can proceed to install the TV on the wall. To establish a reliable design and protect the equipment from damage and fall during operation, a number of rules should be observed. Mounts must be strong. Before installation, check the location of the electrical wires in the wall using the wiring detector. Large panels weighing more than 25 kg are best installed together.
Necessary materials and tools
Most manufacturers equip the mechanisms with the necessary consumables and fasteners. This greatly simplifies installation. If they are not, then the missing parts will have to be purchased separately. You can attach the TV to the wall with a minimum set of tools and materials. For work you will need:
Hammer drill;
Bracket with complete hardware;
Ring spanner; open-end wrench;
Hammer;
Flat, Phillips screwdrivers;
Pencil;
Level;
With non-standard wall decoration, butterfly dowels, self-tapping screws.
Mounting Steps
Assemble the fasteners and mount the TV on the wall should be very careful. Poorly tightened screws, their wrong size, displacement of the center of gravity will lead to a drop in equipment and significant financial losses. Installation activities take place in several stages:
On the wall we create a marking of the installation site. It is necessary to carefully check the horizontal position of the base plate;
We mark with a pencil each section for drilling;
We make holes, insert the fasteners;
We twist the fastening of the base plate, check the level of horizontal;
Install the response plates on the back of the TV;
We hang the equipment on the wall. Hooks should be well fixed and close to the corresponding ledges;
We make cable connections.
Features of fastening to different types of walls
When carrying out installation work, it is important to consider the wall material. More often, items for concrete cover are supplied with the mounting kit, but they can be used for any type of foundation. Only the method and features of the fastening will differ.
Drywall Wall
Many owners of houses and apartments prefer to decorate the rooms with drywall. Lightweight and easy to process material has many advantages, which makes it popular. Significant disadvantages include fragility. With the installation of shelves, mirrors, panels, TV with a small diagonal there will be no problems. But if you need to build in a heavy TV, you will have to use separate built-in niches, special brackets.
For a small TV, weighing up to 15 kg, you can use the standard fastening method using plastic dowels from the kit. They will fully withstand its weight and will be tightly fixed in plasterboard material. Tilt-swivel structures are best hung on a wall reinforced with an aluminum profile.
Equipment weighing from 15 to 45 kg cannot be mounted on bare drywall, this is fraught with its destruction. Be sure to use the bracket. It is necessary to drill trim and concrete, a brick wall with a puncher, lay a long expansion bolt shield of an expansion anchor in the shape of a butterfly, hammer it and screw it. It is necessary to provide fasteners for a heavy TV at the time of construction, during the repair. You can lay an amplification profile, build a special niche.
Wood wall
Wood is a common option for wall cladding. Regular boards, lining, carved panels give the interior a special cosiness. Perfectly complement the living room, bedroom in an eco-style TV mounted on the wall.
Decorating rooms can be made of various wood elements, differing in size, width of parts, strength. The wall mount should be selected accordingly.Instead of the usual dowels, it is necessary to use self-tapping screws with a length of at least 3 cm. Butterfly dowels are suitable for a plywood wall.
Fragile Walls
For walls made of foam concrete block, aerated concrete block, tongue-and-groove slabs, gas silicate brick, conventional anchors cannot be used. The TV on a fragile surface must be placed using the through fastening method using long bolts with wide washers. A partition, for example, is drilled from aerated concrete through the markings of fasteners, threaded through holes, bolts are screwed on the other side with nuts.
To mount the TV on the walls of porous, hollow bricks, you can use chemical anchors - a special kind of mounting elements. Wall plugs inserted into the wall have many holes. A special glue is poured into them and a screw is inserted. Such a layer strengthens the wall section, allows you to create a uniform load, suspend dimensional objects.
Self-made bracket
Brackets for TVs presented in equipment stores are not always reliable and cost decent money. They have standard sizes and mounting methods, not suitable for individual cases. Assembling such a design yourself is much easier than it seems at first glance. Having a drawing or a cardboard layout, you can calculate the load, choose the material and size of the bracket without any help.
From the mounting rail
A simple budget mount for TVs, the position of which will not change. You will need to prepare 4 aluminum, steel corners. The width and length of the parts does not matter, the main thing is that the diameter of the holes coincides with the recesses on the back of the TV.
We make markings on the rail, cut off two pieces for mounting to the wall and two for the back of the TV. In workpieces of equal length, drill holes for fasteners and fix to the unit with screws.
The remaining pair of corners will be attached to the wall.We drill holes for fasteners (if the TV is heavy, it is better to make them larger), make markings on the wall, fasten the pieces of the rail. The holes in the corners of the rear panel and wall elements must strictly coincide with each other. To avoid skewing, they should be trimmed with a level. Now you can hang the TV on the wall. It is better to do this together. We lift the unit, combine the fasteners and release.
From wood plank
The home-made method is suitable for units with low weight. To make it, you will need a wooden plank, a hacksaw for cutting wood, screws with ring-shaped heads. We start by preparing the details. We saw off two identical parts from the bar, they must match the dimensions of the back of the TV. We screw in screws with loops into one of them. We drill holes in the bar, attach it to the unit.
We measure the distance between the loops on the bar and make markings on the wall. At the indicated points we drill holes, we screw in a wooden plank and a suspension in the form of hooks. We hang the rings on the fasteners, install the TV.
Movable metal
For pendant televisions with a limited viewing angle, a special bracket is required. The movable mechanism will allow you to watch it comfortably from different points of the hall. A master having the necessary tools (welding machine, grinder, bending machine, drill) can make such a device. To work, you will need two steel plates, two pieces of pipes of different diameters, bolts and studs. The manufacturing process is as follows:
From a single sheet of metal we cut out plates for the size of the holes for mounting the rear panel of the TV;
Using a drill, make holes;
We fasten them with bolts to the wall and the unit;
We bend a piece of pipe of a smaller diameter and weld to the wall bracket;
Cut a small piece from a pipe of a larger diameter and weld it to the TV plate;
We plant a wide pipe, like a loop, and get a durable movable bracket.
Hiding wires
The TV on the wall is an interesting design decision. It will be an adornment of the interior only in the case of perfect harmony with the surrounding furniture and room decoration. Nothing should interfere with its visual perception, including wires. There are several ways to solve the problem with many cables:
Hide in special strobes in the wall;
Lay under the baseboard;
Place in a special cable channel made of PVC, metal, MDF;
Close with furniture, shelves;
Decorate, make a part of the interior.
Conclusion
Mounting the TV on the wall with a bracket is the optimal, popular mounting option. There are many types of fasteners that differ in design, installation method, and functionality. They allow you to mount the panel at the optimum height, make it possible to change the angle of inclination. Installation can be easily done with your own hands, use the services of a wizard. The main thing in the work is following the instructions, using reliable, high-quality components.
Few inventions invented by man have become so widespread in everyday life as television. This is one of the most popular items that can be found in almost every house or apartment. Television signal receivers round-the-clock transmit visual information with sound, and allow you to spend time with pleasure. At the same time, the design of devices is constantly evolving, which in less than a century from bulky and clumsy models, turned into stylish panels that allow you to feel 3D effects without leaving your own home. If earlier for installing the terminal cabinets and special stands were required, now many people are wondering how to hang the TV on the wall, choose the right place, set the height exactly.
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Advantages and disadvantages of mounting a TV on a bracket
Before installing the panel on the wall, it is necessary to understand the existing types of fasteners, evaluate the positive and negative moments of this arrangement, ensure maximum viewing comfort, protect the device from accidental damage. Consider the main advantages of mounting on a bracket:
The disadvantages of this placement include:
Correct TV Location
Place the product on the wall so that it is convenient for all family members to use. At the same time, it should not interfere with movement around the room, the place of attachment must be reliable. To make the right choice of location, you must follow these recommendations:
Height from the floor
You can enjoy comfortable watching your favorite TV show, news channels only when the panel is installed at the appropriate height.The main rule when choosing this option is that the center of the matrix is located at the eye level of the beholder, so the installation of a television receiver will directly depend on the position in which the person is. It is determined empirically.
When watching TV in the working area in the kitchen, the installation height is selected in accordance with the height of the person, while the deviation angle should not exceed 10 degrees. A simple way to determine the appropriate place is that, being at the stove or countertop, you need to look at the selected wall. At the point where the gaze stops, a small mark should be made.
In the living room, the choice of height occurs while sitting on a chair, canapes. In the bedroom, the TV panel is usually watched lying down, respectively, the level will depend on the type and size of the bed. In these rooms, the determination of the optimal place is done by analogy with the kitchen.
Diagonal and viewing distance
In addition to such characteristics as the location and height of the panel, an important parameter is the remoteness of the screen from the eyes. Therefore, for those who dream of large models that occupy half the wall, you should check the compliance of the room with the installed object, whether there will be sufficient distance to view the screen without harming health.
The table below shows the most comfortable viewing options:
How to choose a bracket
The design, designed to mount the TV on a vertical plane, as well as on the ceiling, allows you to not only install equipment anywhere in the room, but also save space in the room. Each model is distinguished by its properties, appearance, device. The simplest options are intended for rigid fixation of the product on the wall, more complex ones allow changing the angle of inclination, the location of the panel in space.
When choosing a fastener, special attention should be paid to such characteristics as withstand weight, product strength, installation method. There are brackets with fixed fasteners, more constructive models that allow you to change the position of the strips. To understand the intricacies of the design, consider the main types and characteristics of these objects.
Bracket Types
To choose the optimal model that meets all the requirements for fasteners, you should familiarize yourself with the existing types of design of the brackets:
VESA size compatibility and standards
The choice of bracket is carried out depending on the diagonal of the TV. Typically, manufacturers of structures indicate its compatibility with the TV panel, the smallest and largest sizes. For example, if the instructions say that the mount is intended for products with a diagonal within 27 ″ -37 ″, and the purchased receiver goes beyond these values,then you need to find another model.
Most manufacturers produce their products that comply with the uniform standards established by the VESA Electronics Standardization Association. According to the established norms, all television signal receivers on the wall located on the rear side of the video device have the same design for mounting, namely 4 threaded holes located in proportion to the center of the TV in the form of a square or rectangular figure. Distances from the top to the top, located on one straight line, of these geometric shapes are multiples of 10 cm, for example, 10x10, 20x10, 20x20.
Outdated plasma, LCD models with large screens differ in considerable weight, therefore, for their reliable fixation, the holes were located far from each other. For example, for a plasma TV with a diagonal within 37-42 inches, the holes corresponded to the standard 40x40 cm, while for new LED panels with the same external parameters - 20x20 cm. Owners of such models who decided to hang the product on the wall may encounter difficulties when choosing a reliable mount. In such situations, it is better to use universal mounts, with a large set of holes on the rails.
TV Weight
Also, when choosing a fastener, you must familiarize yourself with the maximum allowable load that it can withstand. If the weight of the panel matches the maximum permissible weight that the bracket is capable of holding, do not purchase it. Such a design during operation may not withstand the TV receiver and break down. The best solution is a model with a 30% safety margin.
Consider the FDMI standards table developed by VESA, which shows the names of the norms, their corresponding loads and the distance between the holes:
7,5x7,5
10x5
20x5
Distance from the wall
One of the important features to consider when choosing a mount is how far away from the wall the TV will hang. This parameter directly depends on the type of bracket. In fixed models, the indentation can be as little as 3.5 cm, while sliding options allow you to remove the panel from a vertical surface by several meters.
Depending on the method of operation, the need to rotate, tilt the screen, the location of outlets, access to the connectors for connecting additional devices, conducting a comfortable cleaning of the room, the type of bracket is selected. The more functional the fastener, the greater the indent between the wall and the TV receiver.
Ergonomics, rotation and tilt
The brackets, which can be adjusted on the horizontal axis, provide additional benefits when watching TV. Designs allow you to make a deviation up or down, which is very convenient for viewing the screen from different places, make it possible to adjust the image quality by choosing the best viewing angle.
There are options that can be folded accordion, thereby reducing the distance to the wall. There are also corner designs that allow you to deflect the panel 90 degrees. This feature is useful for people who need access to the TV connectors.
Models that rotate left and right facilitate access to ports located on the back cover. These models are the best option for large areas, where a lot of spectators gather, there is the possibility of viewing from different angles.
There are interesting brackets with the pivot function, which allow you to deploy the monitor in the porter mode (rotation by 90 º), rotate 360 º. However, it is rarely in demand at home, more suitable for public institutions.
TV self-installation
Once you have chosen a place and an ideal height, you can proceed to install the TV on the wall. To establish a reliable design and protect the equipment from damage and fall during operation, a number of rules should be observed. Mounts must be strong. Before installation, check the location of the electrical wires in the wall using the wiring detector. Large panels weighing more than 25 kg are best installed together.
Necessary materials and tools
Most manufacturers equip the mechanisms with the necessary consumables and fasteners. This greatly simplifies installation. If they are not, then the missing parts will have to be purchased separately. You can attach the TV to the wall with a minimum set of tools and materials. For work you will need:
Mounting Steps
Assemble the fasteners and mount the TV on the wall should be very careful. Poorly tightened screws, their wrong size, displacement of the center of gravity will lead to a drop in equipment and significant financial losses. Installation activities take place in several stages:
Features of fastening to different types of walls
When carrying out installation work, it is important to consider the wall material. More often, items for concrete cover are supplied with the mounting kit, but they can be used for any type of foundation. Only the method and features of the fastening will differ.
Drywall Wall
Many owners of houses and apartments prefer to decorate the rooms with drywall. Lightweight and easy to process material has many advantages, which makes it popular. Significant disadvantages include fragility. With the installation of shelves, mirrors, panels, TV with a small diagonal there will be no problems. But if you need to build in a heavy TV, you will have to use separate built-in niches, special brackets.
For a small TV, weighing up to 15 kg, you can use the standard fastening method using plastic dowels from the kit. They will fully withstand its weight and will be tightly fixed in plasterboard material. Tilt-swivel structures are best hung on a wall reinforced with an aluminum profile.
Equipment weighing from 15 to 45 kg cannot be mounted on bare drywall, this is fraught with its destruction. Be sure to use the bracket. It is necessary to drill trim and concrete, a brick wall with a puncher, lay a long expansion bolt shield of an expansion anchor in the shape of a butterfly, hammer it and screw it. It is necessary to provide fasteners for a heavy TV at the time of construction, during the repair. You can lay an amplification profile, build a special niche.
Wood wall
Wood is a common option for wall cladding. Regular boards, lining, carved panels give the interior a special cosiness. Perfectly complement the living room, bedroom in an eco-style TV mounted on the wall.
Decorating rooms can be made of various wood elements, differing in size, width of parts, strength. The wall mount should be selected accordingly.Instead of the usual dowels, it is necessary to use self-tapping screws with a length of at least 3 cm. Butterfly dowels are suitable for a plywood wall.
Fragile Walls
For walls made of foam concrete block, aerated concrete block, tongue-and-groove slabs, gas silicate brick, conventional anchors cannot be used. The TV on a fragile surface must be placed using the through fastening method using long bolts with wide washers. A partition, for example, is drilled from aerated concrete through the markings of fasteners, threaded through holes, bolts are screwed on the other side with nuts.
To mount the TV on the walls of porous, hollow bricks, you can use chemical anchors - a special kind of mounting elements. Wall plugs inserted into the wall have many holes. A special glue is poured into them and a screw is inserted. Such a layer strengthens the wall section, allows you to create a uniform load, suspend dimensional objects.
Self-made bracket
Brackets for TVs presented in equipment stores are not always reliable and cost decent money. They have standard sizes and mounting methods, not suitable for individual cases. Assembling such a design yourself is much easier than it seems at first glance. Having a drawing or a cardboard layout, you can calculate the load, choose the material and size of the bracket without any help.
From the mounting rail
A simple budget mount for TVs, the position of which will not change. You will need to prepare 4 aluminum, steel corners. The width and length of the parts does not matter, the main thing is that the diameter of the holes coincides with the recesses on the back of the TV.
We make markings on the rail, cut off two pieces for mounting to the wall and two for the back of the TV. In workpieces of equal length, drill holes for fasteners and fix to the unit with screws.
The remaining pair of corners will be attached to the wall.We drill holes for fasteners (if the TV is heavy, it is better to make them larger), make markings on the wall, fasten the pieces of the rail. The holes in the corners of the rear panel and wall elements must strictly coincide with each other. To avoid skewing, they should be trimmed with a level. Now you can hang the TV on the wall. It is better to do this together. We lift the unit, combine the fasteners and release.
From wood plank
The home-made method is suitable for units with low weight. To make it, you will need a wooden plank, a hacksaw for cutting wood, screws with ring-shaped heads. We start by preparing the details. We saw off two identical parts from the bar, they must match the dimensions of the back of the TV. We screw in screws with loops into one of them. We drill holes in the bar, attach it to the unit.
We measure the distance between the loops on the bar and make markings on the wall. At the indicated points we drill holes, we screw in a wooden plank and a suspension in the form of hooks. We hang the rings on the fasteners, install the TV.
Movable metal
For pendant televisions with a limited viewing angle, a special bracket is required. The movable mechanism will allow you to watch it comfortably from different points of the hall. A master having the necessary tools (welding machine, grinder, bending machine, drill) can make such a device. To work, you will need two steel plates, two pieces of pipes of different diameters, bolts and studs. The manufacturing process is as follows:
Hiding wires
The TV on the wall is an interesting design decision. It will be an adornment of the interior only in the case of perfect harmony with the surrounding furniture and room decoration. Nothing should interfere with its visual perception, including wires. There are several ways to solve the problem with many cables:
Conclusion
Mounting the TV on the wall with a bracket is the optimal, popular mounting option. There are many types of fasteners that differ in design, installation method, and functionality. They allow you to mount the panel at the optimum height, make it possible to change the angle of inclination. Installation can be easily done with your own hands, use the services of a wizard. The main thing in the work is following the instructions, using reliable, high-quality components.