Sanus Wall Mount

Flat-panel televisions have opened up new opportunities in home design. Their light weight and sleek appearance make it possible to streamline a home theater setup without the clunky eyesore of older big-screen TVs. In designing the perfect wall-mount installation for your home, the possibilities are endless. Flat-panel HDTVs can be mounted on the wall like a picture frame as a smooth complement to your interior design.

Wall Mounts

Your personal preference, the specific application, and the location of the installation will all be determining factors in the style of wall mount you choose. Wall mounts typically come in three different styles: flat, tilting and swing-out.

A flat wall mount will position your HDTV closer to the wall. These are for mounting TVs at eye level from the main viewing position in your room. Because these flat wall mounts are low-profile, cables can be difficult to connect. Concealing the cables in-wall may be required when using a flat mount.

Tilting mounts let you adjust the television up and down. These mounts sit a little further from the wall. The cables can be easier to connect, and the setup may not require burying cables in your wall. Tilt mounts are perfect for applications where the television is mounted above eye level.

Swing-out mounts allow you to pull the television away from the wall and fully articulate the viewing angle. The cables are easy to connect and the television is viewable from any seating position.

In-Wall Cables

Consider future additions and ease of access when installing in-wall cabling. Pay attention to what you are currently connecting to the TV and what products you may add later to help determine your wire-concealment design.

Home theater setups typically include an LCD or plasma HDTV, a Blu-ray or DVD player, a cable or satellite box, and a surround sound system, which requires a good amount of cabling. Install appropriate wall plates and purchase enough cabling to connect your components with ease. Also, place all in-wall cabling access ports in a location you can easily get to.

Choose in-wall rated cables to conceal wires directly into your wall. Use CL-2 or CL-3 type cabling for this job.

Popular Wall Mount Designs

Often, a fireplace is the centerpiece of a living area. Using a tilt mount to install a television above a fireplace creates comfortable viewing angles from the main seating position. Mounting a television above the mantlepiece sustains the aesthetic flow in floor-plan design.

Custom home theater cabinetry is gaining in popularity. Televisions can be literally be mounted into the wall, making it flush. Finished carpentry is applied to enhance the overall beauty and visual appeal. Additionally, components can be concealed within the cabinetry and controlled with an RF remote.

Whether you choose a standard wall-mount installation or one of these more elaborate projects, mounting your TV will make your room feel larger and cut down on home-theater clutter, and is a sure complement to any floor plan or interior design.