Brackets for TVs: features, varieties and tips for choosing

Previously, televisions, due to their bulkiness, could only be installed on bedside tables. Modern devices have become much more compact and lighter, which allows them to be placed in a vertical plane. This type of installation is most often chosen by modern users. To do this, you need to purchase a special mount - a bracket.

The TV bracket is a metal structure that is used to hang equipment... Such mounts allow you to adjust the position of the device, making it convenient for everyone to view it. The brackets have a wide range of functionalities, the most important of which are the following:

• rational use of the area of ​​the premises;
• safe fixation of the TV on a vertical plane;
• convenient viewing;
• harmonious implementation of technology in any interior of the room.

Also, the list of advantages includes affordable cost, easy installation and compactness. There are also enough disadvantages, it will be useful to get acquainted with them:

• along with the installation of the bracket, you need to worry about the outlet for connecting the TV;
• hanging wires will greatly spoil the overall picture, therefore, to mask them, you need to purchase a box;
• next to the TV, many users attach a structure to store additional equipment;
• self-assembly requires a tool and some skills;
• after dismantling the mount, there will be traces on the wall that will have to be repaired;
• the mount must be selected in accordance with the dimensions and weight of the TV, otherwise the bracket may not support the weight and fall along with expensive equipment.

Hanging brackets are available in a huge variety. Manufacturers of these fasteners take into account all the wishes of users and are guided by global trends. The whole variety of brackets is divided into several large groups.

• Fixed models do not allow you to change the rotation and tilt of the TV, they are the most affordable, but not the most convenient option. But they have no equal in terms of reliability. The TV is mounted like a picture and is in one position. Fixed models with shelves on which you can place additional equipment will be interesting.
• Tilt brackets stand out for their compactness, the vertical tilt angle can reach 20 degrees.
• Ceiling brackets allow you to change the position of equipment in a wide range, but such structures can be installed only in rooms with high ceilings and free planning. The panel is fixed to a pipe (rod), which is fixed to the ceiling. These mounts are often found in shopping malls and other public places where televisions are used for advertising. Ceiling mounts are equipped with a gas lift or telescopic systems for adjusting the position of the screen. These options are the most popular.
• Floor stands are not very popular among Russian users, but nevertheless such designs are produced by many companies. Their main advantages are portability and compactness.The choice of such stands is relevant when it comes to large-sized TVs that cannot be installed on a table / cabinet. Mobile floor structures also serve as an alternative in cases with plasterboard walls, which can only withstand small devices.
• Even more rare are column systems and pipe fittings... Such designs must be chosen in accordance with the design of the room, carefully considering convenient points for watching TV.

It will be no less interesting to get acquainted with other models.

Swivel retractable brackets allow you to rotate and slide the screen forward... In most cases, such structures can be placed on any vertical structures (pipes, walls, columns, even furniture).

Corner holders are a rare occurrence for Russian stores, but such models can still be found. They allow you to save space in the room and compactly place the TV in a small room.

Tilt-swivel models are considered the most convenient, respectively, are the most popular. With a simple movement of the hand, the user can change the position of the TV. The cost of such a movable fastener is quite high, but its advantages are obvious. Such designs should be chosen if the TV is used as a media center. Swivel brackets differ in the number of bends. Usually their number varies from 1 to 3. The number of "knees" will determine the angle of rotation. Long brackets with two and three elements are suitable for large diagonal TVs.

New are motorized models with remote control.

Modern TV brackets differ not only in type and design, but also in size. It is imperative to pay attention to this parameter. Manufacturers indicate the suitable diameters of TVs on the mountseg for 55 "or 50, 40" or 49. But this information is not enough to select the correct mount. The VESA standard will help you choose the right size for your TV bracket.

This term refers to hole patterns for mounting a TV. They are designated by two numbers, for example, 200x200 or 100x100, 200x100 or 100x200, 300x300 or 400x400. In these sets of numbers, the first value indicates the distance that must be present between the bolts in the horizontal relation. The second value is the vertical distance.

VESA indicators range from 50x50 to 800x400. Accordingly, for a small TV, for example, with a diagonal of 32 inches, a bracket with a medium VESA size is suitable. But it is better to take a mount with a small margin.

A small swivel arm opens our rating Kromax Techno-1... It is designed for screens with a diagonal of 10 to 26 inches and weighing up to 15 kg. The tilt angle fluctuates within 15 degrees, and the horizontal position changes by 180 degrees. The design is equipped with plastic ties that allow you to neatly lay the wires.

Among the fixed brackets, the model also attracts attention Digis DSM21-44F... It is designed for TVs with screen sizes from 32 to 55 inches. The manufacturer took care of the user and simplified the installation process for him by adding a bubble level to the design and enclosing a full set of necessary connections and fasteners.

Among the ceiling mounts, we have highlighted the model NB T560-15... Tilt-and-swivel design fits 32 "to 57" plasma. The telescopic bar allows you to change the angle of inclination within 20 degrees, and the angle of rotation can be changed up to 60 degrees. The disadvantage is the black color, which will stand out in rooms decorated in light colors. The manufacturer does not release this model in other colors, which would be appropriate.

Silver Tilt & Swivel Mount NB F400 looks solid and presentable. The bracket is designed for TVs with a diagonal of up to 60 inches and a maximum weight of 23 kg. Changing the position of the TV is provided by two gas springs. The cable management system is a welcome addition.

We conclude the review with a motorized model KC Lifts SLI500 with ceiling mount type. The motorized drive allows the tilt angle to be changed up to 90 degrees using the control panel. This design can be used to mount TVs with a diagonal of up to 70 inches.

It is important to clearly select the bracket for the TV. The recommendations that the manufacturer indicates for each of its models should be taken into account. Expert advice will help you make the right choice.

• It is better to choose a mount with a small margin. When replacing an old TV with a model with a larger diagonal, you will not have to change the bracket.
• Each mount is designed for a specific weight. This parameter must be taken into account. It is better to choose a TV bracket with a weight margin.
• The shape and dimensions of the mounting plates must not block the ventilation holes on the TV.
• When choosing tilt-swivel brackets, you need to compare their capabilities with the free distance to the walls and the plasma diagonal. She should easily change her position, not cling to interior elements and walls.
• Models with a complete kit, which includes all the necessary consumables for installation, are preferred. A pleasant bonus is the channels for laying wires from the TV.
• The fixed brackets attach the TV almost flush to the wall. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account the possibility of free access to additional functions of the unit (connecting an antenna, HDMI, flash drive). In the case of curved TVs, this problem disappears by itself.
• Brackets should also be matched to the design of the room. This interior detail should not be expressive and "flashy". It is better to give preference to classic white, black or metallic models.
• The type of attachment and its functionality must correspond to the peculiarities of the use of equipment and the intensity of its operation. For example, for a bedroom, you can choose a simple model, since the TV will be mostly directed towards the bed and there will be no special need to adjust its position.
• Now, ultra-thin TV mounts have begun to appear in large numbers. Manufacturers promise high performance and the ability to withstand heavy weight. Despite this, experts do not recommend installing large TVs on such mounts.

It is not enough to choose a suitable mount, you still need to find the right place for it. A variety of mounts allow you to place the TV almost anywhere. But it is important to choose the correct location so that you do not have to outweigh the TV in the future. When choosing a place for the bracket, you need to focus on the following points:

• the size of the TV;
• bracket specifications;
• the frequency of rearranging furniture in a room with a TV;
• general interior design and harmony of the overall structure;
• the proximity of the location of furniture and walls to the TV, which will protect the equipment from overheating as a result of insufficient air circulation.

A separate item is screen placement height... According to the rules, the TV should be located opposite the eyes. In this case, there will be no increased pressure on the neck and back, and the eyes will be less tired.

Not every person will immediately understand how to install a TV mount. In addition, without certain knowledge and skills, mistakes can be made, which will be very problematic to correct. In general, installing the bracket with your own hands is nothing complicated.

The instruction prepared by us will help to understand this matter.

1. After choosing a suitable place to place the TV, you need to make marks on the wall. Typically, a line is drawn along the underside of the bracket. The building level must be used, which will allow you to hang the TV straight the first time.
2. We attach the mount to the wall and mark the places for the holes with dots. Some manufacturers add a template or level to the standard package, which greatly simplifies the installation process.
3. Using a drill or punch, we drill holes in accordance with the marks. Drive in a dowel or anchor with a hammer.
4. We bolt the plate and the bracket itself to the surface. Be sure to check the reliability of its installation. Only after that we fix the TV.

Usually, the brackets include the necessary bolts and other consumables. But this is not always the case.

You can learn how to hang a TV on the wall in the following video.