Sanus Wall Mount

Mounting an LCD or Plasma television to your wall requires that you use a wall mount sufficient for the job. Not all wall mounts are equal, though, either in their specifications or in their quality. Because of this, picking the right wall mount is essential for not only mounting the TV for an enjoyable viewing experience, but also for creating a safe mount of that won't damage the television or wall. When picking just one mount from the large variety available, you need to look at the details of each. Compare what each mount has to offer by keeping in mind your requirements, as well as your budget.

Instructions

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Locate several wall mounts to choose from that supports not only the size of your TV, but the weight of the unit as well. Depending on the year of manufacture, the television add-ons, and the materials used, weight by size can vary drastically. Make a list of these mounts, along with kit specifications, to choose one that fits your mounting needs.

2

Check for the location of the wall studs in your wall using a stud finder. This is especially important if you've already chosen the location for your television. Check the distance between the studs with the distance between mounting holes to be certain you can use as many studs as possible. The more wall studs involved in the mounting process, the more you'll distribute the weight of the TV, leading to greater stability. Compare the locations with the mount anchors to pick a mount that has the greatest coverage possible. Remove from your list mounts that only use a single stud.

3

Determine the excess equipment necessary with the mounts you're looking at. Choose a complete mounting kit if possible, preferably one that includes the drywall anchors necessary, as well as a bubble level for leveling the mount. These parts can be purchased as add-ons if needed, but often at a higher price than when purchased along with the mount. Add in the costs of additional equipment to mounts requiring it and remove any mounts from the list whose costs are excessive due to the additions.

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Check your mounts for adaptability once in place. Check on tilt and swivel capabilities. All LCD or Plasma televisions have limited viewing angles for full effect. You'll want to pick a mount that can change angle according to changes you make in the viewing area to avoid having to remount the TV whenever you rearrange the furniture. The greater the tilt and swivel options, the more expensive the mount is likely to be. Remove those from your list that do not fit your likely adjustment needs.

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Pick a mount from the remaining listed mounts that contains all of your requirements, but still comes in under your budget.