Sanus Wall Mount

LCD TVs are made out of layers of liquid crystal that change color based on electrical currents. This allows LCD TVs to be both light and thin, one of the reasons that LCD screens have become so popular. Most LCD TVs come with a mounting bracket that allows owners to mount the TV on a wall instead of on a TV stand. There are many mounting options to correspond to nearly any decor.

Fireplace Mounting

Fireplace mounting is an extremely popular option for mounting flat screen TVs. In many living rooms, the TV and fireplace compete to be the focal point of the room. However, when homeowners put the TV above the fireplace, they combine the two main features into one, allowing the living room to function better. The TV should go above the mantel where it is sufficiently protected from the heat of the fireplace.

Shelf Mounting

If homeowners do not like the idea of hanging a TV on a bare wall, they should consider placing it below a shelf. This gives the TV a hanging appearance which can work well with a more comfortable home design while also providing an extra shelf on which to store media. The shelf should match either the TV or the wall behind it to be effective.

TV Frames

A TV frame is a wooden or plastic frame that is designed to fit around the LCD TV. These frames are sometimes sold along with the TV itself, but homeowners can also buy them separately to fit around TVs that they already have. The frame makes the TV look more like a piece of artwork, and is useful for otherwise bare walls and settings where owners want the TV to merge with the surrounding artwork.

Poles or Pillars

There is no reason homeowners need to mount LCD TVs only on flat walls. This can be complicated because of the cords that need to be routed through walls between studs. Homeowners have the option of mounting TVs on metal poles, useful for kitchen or basement structures. This allows homeowners to turn the TV from angle to angle, or move it up and down as needed. This works best in a contemporary design.