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Small condominiums and full-scale home theater owners are all looking to mount their flat panel televisions to create more space and a better eye-catching design. Mounting a television onto the wall does not have to be difficult but it does take some care and research in order to do it safely and correctly.

The following are some helpful steps and advice for mount your LCD flat panel television to your home theater or condominium wall.

1. Choose A Wall
Look around your home theater or living room and decide where the ideal location for your TV would be. Look for a wall that is roughly twice the width of your television. Also, look for a wall that gives you enough height for the size of your TV. Remember you may be watching the screen from a sitting position or standing. The rule of thumb is that you will want your flat screen television located where the bottom edge is at eye level when you are seated and the top is at eye level when you stand up.

Also consider your wiring when choosing a wall. You will need to be able to either drill into the wall to thread the wiring or be able to hide the wiring in some way. You will also want to choose a wall with access to your cable our satellite outlet.

2. Practice with Art
Before drilling into any wall, hang a framed picture the approximate size of your TV or cut out piece of paper where you think you want your television to go. Leave it for a while and see if it feels like the right location. Look to see whether sunlight or lamp glare is reflected off the surface. If it reflects on the paper it will reflect off your screen. Move the paper to a different location if it doesn’t seem right.

3. Choose The Wall Mounts
Flat panel TV mounting brackets come in various shapes, sizes and functions. A home theater equipment retailer can point you to the right size for your particular brand of flat panel. Fixed brackets can be difficult to put in place because they require small hands and patience in order to line them up with the television mounts. Mounts that swivel are ideal for rooms where seating is located in several areas of the room. They also tend to be easier to mount.

4. Measure Before Drilling
Once you know where your television will go and what mount to use, find the wall stud and mark where the mounts should be placed with a pencil. Ensure the mounting bracket locations are level and that the height is appropriate. Once you are sure that the appropriate marks have been made, drill or screw in the mounting brackets. At this time, it is also appropriate to drill any holes for threading wiring if applicable. Just remember, measure two or three times before drilling into any wall.

5. Have a Buddy
It is imperative that you have help when hanging the television for your home theater. Many factory warranties do not cover damage that occurs as a result of trying to hang your flat panel television, so it is important to do things right and to be sure that you have help for the lifting and hanging. A helper can also give you advice on the location and height of the screen.

Consult with a home theater installer if you need any advice, or, if this seems like more than your time is worth, hire a professional to install it for you. That way you are sure it will be done in the best way possible.

~Ben Anton, 2008

After purchasing a plasma or LCD television as well a corresponding wall mounting kit, determining the wall on which to mount it, and making sure all of the necessary tools are available, the next step in mounting the television to a plaster wall is to choose the exact spot on the wall where the mount should be attached.

It is absolutely essential that the television mount is placed in a spot that has a stud or studs directly behind it. Anchor bolts will be used to secure the mount to the stud(s).

Obviously, a plaster wall alone cannot support the weight of a plasma or LCD mount and television, and at least one stud is necessary to ensure that the mount and the television are safely installed. Anchoring the mounting unit to two studs is more secure than using just one, so if there is a location on the wall where two studs are located and can both be used for the installation of the mount, this spot should be seriously considered for the placement.

Beginning the Installation:
It is recommended that the mounting kit be opened and the instruction and installation manual be thoroughly read and understood prior to beginning the installation process. Make sure that all the pieces are present and that all the necessary tools are within reach. Every brand and model television mount is slightly different from the next, so it’s important to follow the directions that come with the one that will be used.

Even if the instruction manual does not list this first, it’s a good idea to place the mounting rails into position on the back of the plasma or LCD television that will eventually end up on the wall. This will help ensure that the television will sit on the wall in its originally intended place. (Sometimes the brackets end up pushing the television up or down an inch or two. If the brackets are put in place first, a better placement estimation can be determined.)

Next, it’s time to mark the wall with indicators as to where the anchor bolts will be drilled into the wall. In addition, the locations where the cable will go from the television to the electrical outlet should also be notated on the wall.

After drilling holes where the anchor bolts will be placed and cutting out spots on the wall where the cable will enter and exit the wall, the next step is to the get the mount ready to affix with the anchors.

Prior to tightening the bolts, make sure that everything is nice and even, using a level. If everything looks good, it’s time to tighten the bolts so that the mount is fastened very snugly to the wall.

After fishing the cable from the cut hole near the mount down (or up) to the electricity source, the television can be added to the mount. Since many plasma and LCD televisions are extremely heavy, it’s recommended that at least two people help to lift it to the mount. After this is completed, all of the cables can be attached to the television, and the television can finally be turned on.

So, you have bought a brand new, flat screen TV. Congratulations. You have that lucky wall picked out to mount it on in the spare bedroom that is soon to become your oasis. There is only one question remaining - How to Wall Mount Your Flat Screen TV.

The very first thing you should consider is whether you are going to do it yourself or hire a professional. If you are unsure of any of the following, play it safe and hire someone to take care of the job. However, if you want to get your hands dirty and take a chance of making mistakes just to have a sense of accomplishment, then read on, Brave One.

After you have set aside an hour or so to get this job done and picked the wall, do a quick determination as to whether the wall is an interior or exterior wall. While not always the case, interior walls will usually give you less trouble than their exterior counterparts.

Of course, we know you have already made sure that your flat screen TV can be wall mounted, right? Just in case you haven’t done this yet, don’t fret. While most of the flat screens available now are mountable, some early models were not. Check the box. Do you see the words “VESA Compatible” or some variation of that? Then you are in luck. You are able to proceed.

And, since you’ve done your homework and picked out the correct mount for your display, we can go right to the fun part - tools. If you have the basics in your home, such as a tape measure, screw driver, drill and the like, you are good to go. It is also going to be helpful to have a stud finder to be sure you don’t try to mount your TV in just drywall.

When you have a rough idea of where you want the TV, check for studs and make final adjustments to your placement. Don’t forget to make sure you are near an outlet or you will have a useless screen on the wall.

Now, go ahead and attach the brackets to the back of the screen. Do this before you put the brackets on the wall so you know if any adjustments need to be made to the final placement.
Now, mark where the anchor bolts will need to be installed and pre-drill the holes, as they can be difficult to start. Also, go ahead and cut space for cabling when you place the anchors and then run the cables.

Be sure the mount is level and sink the anchors. After the mount and brackets are secure, ask a buddy for some help lifting the unit on to the wall. You really are not going to want to try to do this yourself as the units tend to get heavy and awkward when being lifted by one person.

Now the best part - kick back with a cold drink of choice and watch the game on your new wall mounted plasma or LCD TV.

If you dropped every last penny of your income tax return into that new huge plasma television set, and can’t possibly squeeze out another couple hundred dollars for a new entertainment center to display it on, even if you just don’t have the space, or maybe you prefer the look and feel that a wall mounted TV gives off, then a plasma television wall mount is definitely for you.

A plasma television wall mount is a relatively inexpensive way to mount your television set to the wall without having to deal with all of that extra furniture and equipment. A wall mount bracket has a slim line design for an attractive and unobtrusive appearance. Flat wall mounts offer solutions for your "close to the wall" plasma mounting installations. There are also many different options that will allow you to adjust the screen to different angles so that you can watch TV from wherever you are in the room!

Option And Features Of A Plasma Television Wall Mount

A plasma television wall mount comes in different sizes in order to equip the weight of your plasma TV. Be sure to familiarize yourself with not only the size of your new purchase in inches, but also in weight. Plasma television wall mounts normally holds screen about 1.3" away from the wall this varies from one product to another, but generally, you want it to be as close to the wall as possible. There are also options that allow the Screen can be mounted horizontally or vertically and also for screen orientation can be changed from horizontal to vertical once screen is mounted.

One of the best things about having a plasma television wall mount is the theft security it provides. There are usually theft resistant security screws that secure plasma to mount to ensure its safety in your home. It’s easy for a theft to grab your television off of a credenza or shelf, but with resistant security screws, it takes too much time to try and steal your plasma TV. Another great option that a plasma television wall mount has is fasteners for wood stud and concrete installation. If you don’t have very much wall space in your home, or maybe you living room was built with the fire place as the focal point, these fasteners make it easy! This way you can mount your television anywhere, even on the fire place.

After purchasing a plasma or LCD television as well a corresponding wall mounting kit, determining the wall on which to mount it, and making sure all of the necessary tools are available, the next step in mounting the television to a plaster wall is to choose the exact spot on the wall where the mount should be attached.

It is absolutely essential that the television mount is placed in a spot that has a stud or studs directly behind it. Anchor bolts will be used to secure the mount to the stud(s).

Obviously, a plaster wall alone cannot support the weight of a plasma or LCD mount and television, and at least one stud is necessary to ensure that the mount and the television are safely installed. Anchoring the mounting unit to two studs is more secure than using just one, so if there is a location on the wall where two studs are located and can both be used for the installation of the mount, this spot should be seriously considered for the placement.

Beginning the Installation:
It is recommended that the mounting kit be opened and the instruction and installation manual be thoroughly read and understood prior to beginning the installation process. Make sure that all the pieces are present and that all the necessary tools are within reach. Every brand and model television mount is slightly different from the next, so it’s important to follow the directions that come with the one that will be used.

Even if the instruction manual does not list this first, it’s a good idea to place the mounting rails into position on the back of the plasma or LCD television that will eventually end up on the wall. This will help ensure that the television will sit on the wall in its originally intended place. (Sometimes the brackets end up pushing the television up or down an inch or two. If the brackets are put in place first, a better placement estimation can be determined.)

Next, it’s time to mark the wall with indicators as to where the anchor bolts will be drilled into the wall. In addition, the locations where the cable will go from the television to the electrical outlet should also be notated on the wall.

After drilling holes where the anchor bolts will be placed and cutting out spots on the wall where the cable will enter and exit the wall, the next step is to the get the mount ready to affix with the anchors.

Prior to tightening the bolts, make sure that everything is nice and even, using a level. If everything looks good, it’s time to tighten the bolts so that the mount is fastened very snugly to the wall.

After fishing the cable from the cut hole near the mount down (or up) to the electricity source, the television can be added to the mount. Since many plasma and LCD televisions are extremely heavy, it’s recommended that at least two people help to lift it to the mount. After this is completed, all of the cables can be attached to the television, and the television can finally be turned on.

For those who want their home theatre to imitate the cinematic experience, a plasma TV wall mount is a good investment to save space and to give a great effect. A plasma TV wall mount is easy to install yourself, but if you prefer, you can hire a professional to do the job for you. The price of a typical plasma TV wall mount can range from $60 to $350, and it is a good idea to invest in the best plasma TV wall mount you can afford, since plasma TVs are quite delicate and you cannot risk having your plasma TV fall to the ground. However, most plasma TV wall mounts do the job sufficiently well.

Your plasma TV wall mount should contain at least the following items:

• Wall plate
• Rails
• Arms

The wall plate attaches to the wall and the rails are for the back of the television. There should be two perpendicular arms with devices to connect to the back of the plate. The rails enable you to move the TV to the right or the left across the wall and enable you to lift the TV off, if necessary.

You need to select a plasma TV wall mount suited to the type of plasma TV that you have. The average size is 26-41” and weighs up to 100 pounds. A typical plasma TV wall mount can handle this type of set. However, if you plasma TV is larger than this and weighs more than 100 pounds, you will need a two stud wall mount.

It is possible to install your plasma TV wall mount on a concrete wall, although you will need a different type of plasma TV mount. Cement anchors are needed to keep you TV in place on a concrete surface, and you can also find long belts and other devices specially designed for concrete. As with any type of Plasma TV mount, ensure that your cement anchors are sturdy enough to hold a heavy unit.

When you install your plasma TV, you might not be certain about what height you want. If you have a typical, flat plasma TV wall mount, you will need to put your plasma TV at the correct height. However, many people like to have their plasma TV’s a little higher. One reason is that, since plasma TV are so vulnerable to damage, those with children prefer to put their plasma TV as high up as possible to avoid stray balls from hitting the screen. If you want to put your plasma TV up high, you will need a special plasma TV wall mount that tilts so your set can face downward at an angle. You will also need a tilt plasma TV wall mount if your set is not completely flat, but has a gentle curve at the back.

You can purchase a plasma TV wall mount with fixed arms or with articulating arms that move along a 90 degree swivel. The articulating wall mounts may cost a bit more, but are worth the investment if you like to view your television from different angles. They are not much more difficult to install than fixed arm wall mounts, and are just as durable.

Ensure that your plasma TV wall mount is sufficiently durable. It is a good idea to install your television along with a friend who can help you take your plasma TV on and off the mount while you are testing it for durability. A partner can also see if there is any “giving” or wobbling, and this second pair of eyes might just save your set. If you are unsure of your abilities, it is worthwhile to hire a professional to install your plasma TV mount.

After purchasing a plasma or LCD television as well a corresponding wall mounting kit, determining the wall on which to mount it, and making sure all of the necessary tools are available, the next step in mounting the television to a plaster wall is to choose the exact spot on the wall where the mount should be attached.

It is absolutely essential that the television mount is placed in a spot that has a stud or studs directly behind it. Anchor bolts will be used to secure the mount to the stud(s).

Obviously, a plaster wall alone cannot support the weight of a plasma or LCD mount and television, and at least one stud is necessary to ensure that the mount and the television are safely installed. Anchoring the mounting unit to two studs is more secure than using just one, so if there is a location on the wall where two studs are located and can both be used for the installation of the mount, this spot should be seriously considered for the placement.

Beginning the Installation:
It is recommended that the mounting kit be opened and the instruction and installation manual be thoroughly read and understood prior to beginning the installation process. Make sure that all the pieces are present and that all the necessary tools are within reach. Every brand and model television mount is slightly different from the next, so it's important to follow the directions that come with the one that will be used.

Even if the instruction manual does not list this first, it's a good idea to place the mounting rails into position on the back of the plasma or LCD television that will eventually end up on the wall. This will help ensure that the television will sit on the wall in its originally intended place. (Sometimes the brackets end up pushing the television up or down an inch or two. If the brackets are put in place first, a better placement estimation can be determined.)

Next, it's time to mark the wall with indicators as to where the anchor bolts will be drilled into the wall. In addition, the locations where the cable will go from the television to the electrical outlet should also be notated on the wall.

After drilling holes where the anchor bolts will be placed and cutting out spots on the wall where the cable will enter and exit the wall, the next step is to the get the mount ready to affix with the anchors.

Prior to tightening the bolts, make sure that everything is nice and even, using a level. If everything looks good, it's time to tighten the bolts so that the mount is fastened very snugly to the wall.

After fishing the cable from the cut hole near the mount down (or up) to the electricity source, the television can be added to the mount. Since many plasma and LCD televisions are extremely heavy, it's recommended that at least two people help to lift it to the mount. After this is completed, all of the cables can be attached to the television, and the television can finally be turned on.

So, you have bought a brand new, flat screen TV. Congratulations. You have that lucky wall picked out to mount it on in the spare bedroom that is soon to become your oasis. There is only one question remaining - How to Wall Mount Your Flat Screen TV.

The very first thing you should consider is whether you are going to do it yourself or hire a professional. If you are unsure of any of the following, play it safe and hire someone to take care of the job. However, if you want to get your hands dirty and take a chance of making mistakes just to have a sense of accomplishment, then read on, Brave One.

After you have set aside an hour or so to get this job done and picked the wall, do a quick determination as to whether the wall is an interior or exterior wall. While not always the case, interior walls will usually give you less trouble than their exterior counterparts.

Of course, we know you have already made sure that your flat screen TV can be wall mounted, right? Just in case you haven't done this yet, don't fret. While most of the flat screens available now are mountable, some early models were not. Check the box. Do you see the words "VESA Compatible" or some variation of that? Then you are in luck. You are able to proceed.

And, since you've done your homework and picked out the correct mount for your display, we can go right to the fun part - tools. If you have the basics in your home, such as a tape measure, screw driver, drill and the like, you are good to go. It is also going to be helpful to have a stud finder to be sure you don't try to mount your TV in just drywall.

When you have a rough idea of where you want the TV, check for studs and make final adjustments to your placement. Don't forget to make sure you are near an outlet or you will have a useless screen on the wall.

Now, go ahead and attach the brackets to the back of the screen. Do this before you put the brackets on the wall so you know if any adjustments need to be made to the final placement.
Now, mark where the anchor bolts will need to be installed and pre-drill the holes, as they can be difficult to start. Also, go ahead and cut space for cabling when you place the anchors and then run the cables.

Be sure the mount is level and sink the anchors. After the mount and brackets are secure, ask a buddy for some help lifting the unit on to the wall. You really are not going to want to try to do this yourself as the units tend to get heavy and awkward when being lifted by one person.

Now the best part - kick back with a cold drink of choice and watch the game on your new wall mounted plasma or LCD TV.

Your thin flat panel TV can grace your room by hanging on the wall like a piece of art, or it can sit on a trendy stand, catching everyone's eye when they enter the room, or just rest sedately on a table. But the technologies that go into flat panel TVs, namely LCD and plasma have their own pros and cons, depending on the application. Flat panel LCD TVs and flat panel monitors for computers use the same technology liquid crystal display which produces sharp and bright images in most lighting types.

LCD technology Popular Choice
LCDs shine light through pixel cells that have a red, green and blue component, but they cannot turn off certain pixels. Hence, the ability of LCDs to produce a pure black is less, which in turn has an effect on contrast levels. If the LCD panel is more than 40 inches wide, they are obviously more expensive than flat panel plasma TVs and rear projection TVs. But they are affordable when you look for 15-21 inch-wide screens for smaller rooms. Major manufacturers who make these are Sharp, Philips, Dell, Samsung, Sony, etc.

The main advantages of liquid crystal display panels are that they are lightweight, thin and do not consume much power. CRT or conventional cathode ray tube monitors are being used lesser and lesser because of the obvious advantages of flat panel LCDs over them. LCD displays are mostly TFT panels or thin film transistor LCDs, an active matrix. They have the property of high quality displays and smaller size, which is what makes them popular for many uses.

Plasma Flat Panel TVs
The other flat panel option - Plasma TVs - look very elegant and streamlined. You can choose the best from Sony, Pioneer, Samsung, Philips, and Hitachi etc. whose wide screens can be anything from 36 inches to about 70 inches. These are renowned for their color accuracy and can be viewed from anywhere in the room. They pass an electric charge to cells filled with gas, which in turn respond with a burst of ultraviolet light to produce images; hence plasma TVs are said to be prone to the burn in phenomenon.

Flat Panel TV LCD Or Plasma Which Is Better?
Flat panel TVs have great advantages in terms of being thinner and lighter making them a better option in terms of flexibility in placement. The digital display quality is precisely controlled producing an amazing array of colors. They are immune to magnetic picture distortions, so you don't have to worry about putting them close to speakers that are not shielded. Flat panel TVs give you good image focus making straight lines look straight. About the only downside is the fact that flat panel TVs are costlier than conventional TVs. So thin is definitely in with both LCD and Plasma TVs. Plasma TVs are invariably larger than LCDs and have a wider viewing angle. In terms of brightness, LCD panels are better when lights are bright. Plasma TVs produce blacker blacks.

This is the time prices are getting more and more affordable, since prices for LCD and Plasma TV are decreasing quite fast.