Hello World! Welcome Friends! Right after going through the stress of selecting a suitable TV for your home, you are faced with the decision of whether your TV should be mounted on the wall or just make it sit on a TV stand.
Well, if you are one of those in this dilemma, this article will shed more light on why you should consider wall mounting.
Whether or not you mount your TV depends on a couple of factors. Let us take a look at some of these factors.
Limited Space
This is one of the reasons most people consider wall mounting their TV. Not everyone lives in spacious apartments that give room for extra furniture like a console or TV stand. So, if you have little or no space to spare, wall-mounting your TV is the best bet as this does not take up any space in your room aside from a fraction of your wall.
Pets
If you own a pet, you should consider wall mounting your TV. We all know how nosy pets can be. Having your TV sit on a stand makes it accessible and prone to damage by your pets.
More than pets, kids are also a handful and they get curious about virtually everything. To avoid an ugly TV-based surprise or having to buy a new TV almost every week, you need to keep this gadget pretty far from the reach of your kids. With wall mounting, you are rest assured of the safety of your kids, as well as your TV.
Aesthetically Pleasing
You might be wondering what aesthetics has got to do with mounting your TV.
Apparently, mounting gives your apartment a more sophisticated look. This method is being adopted by bars, hotels and offices. You get to have a neat space with an attractive look.
Different Viewing Angles
Quite a number of people think that mounting a TV might reduce the luxury of changing the viewing angles of their TV whenever they feel like. This is true for physical locations as it is not going to be easy switching locations everytime. However, you can still get different viewing angles while your TV is mounted. This is because mounted TVs are fixed with wall brackets. These wall brackets are of 2 types: the partial and full motion brackets.
The partial TV bracket could be a fixed or tilting mount which enables you to angle your TV downward and get a better view while seated. A full motion TV bracket does more. It comes with much more flexibility such that you can tilt your TV left and right, up and down, swivel it back and forth, extend it out or even level it to give you the viewing angle you desire at that moment. With a full motion mount, you can watch your TV from a desired angle or distance in your apartment.
Whether you are in the kitchen and you need to catch up on your daily show or you need to watch the news without having to leave your home workstation, you definitely get the luxury of doing all of these from your other rooms.
As much as TV mounting seems to be a really good idea, it could get pretty ugly if it is not done by professionals. Imagine mounting your TV with all the cables extended out and right in your face everytime you decide to watch your TV? This could make your setting messy and even give your room a cheap look. Which is why for every time you need TV installation, TV wall mounting and home theater installation services, you should seek professional hands.
Before contacting professional installers, you might want to check for yourself if your walls are suitable for TV mounting. Reason because your TV will be hanging on that spot on your wall for a long time and your wall type determines the kind of tools that would be used.
Here Are Two Things You Can Do to Determine Your Wall Type
Knock on Your Wall
This might sound funny but it is a valid way of checking your wall type. Some walls are made from woods coated in fine paint while we have others made from concrete or bricks.
While knocking on your wall, if you get a hollow sound, like an echo, this means you have a wall made of wood or plasterboard. But if you get a solid sound without an echo, you have a concrete or brick wall. Knowing this will give installers an idea of the best tools for mounting your TV.
Check for Wall Positioning
Where is the wall you are mounting a TV on? Is it an inner or outer wall?
An inner wall separates two rooms in your apartment. Walls between two rooms in the home are mostly plaster or wood walls. But you could still double-check by trying out the ‘knock on wall’ technique.
An outer wall on the other hand is mostly made of bricks or concrete. It is the wall that separates your house from other houses. Any of these walls will work fine for mounting, with the right fixings and professional service. Now, you might be thinking: why do I need an installation service? It is quite alright if you want to mount your TV yourself. However, there are lots of factors to consider before mounting a TV. Do you have the right tools? By tools, I don’t mean a screwdriver and a measuring tape. It takes way more than these to do a neat job of mounting a TV.
Can you also work out the VESA dimensions? VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) dimensions have to do with distance between the holes on the back of your TV. The patterns of holes on TVs vary depending on the type and size.One more important thing is the best type of bracket suitable for your TV and the wall you are mounting on.Getting a professional would save you from all of these headaches because to be honest, a badly mounted TV could cost you a lot more.
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