TV brackets for LCD and Plasma Televisions

Flat screen televisions used to be products only affordable for the rich but over the past decade the technology has become cheap enough for the average consumer. There are many benefits to owning one such as better screen resolution and the capability to save space. LCD’s and plasmas come manufactured with a television stand which usually a piece of metal that helps the set stand erect however consumers must still used some type of furniture to set the TV on. The best way to utilize the space saving capabilities of a flat screen TV is to mount it on the wall using one of various types of wall mounting brackets.

TV brackets for LCD and plasma televisions are usually pretty universal across all brands.  Manufacturers place pre-drilled holes in the back of units for potential consumer use of brackets.  These holes are typically plugged with some sort of plastic stopper or cap until they are needed.  Many models of brackets that are sold come with dozens of pieces of hardware in order to accommodate a wider range of television model installation.  Wall mounts can be purchased online as well as in brick and mortar operations that sell home audio and visual equipment. 

If you have a smaller television, the Peerless Paramount Articulating Wall arm is an innovative and easy to use wall mount.  It bolts to the wall using to long screws and has an adjustable arm that lets users put the TV in any position they want.  It folds up neatly to have the unit close to the wall and also features a universal mounting bracket.  It comes in high gloss silver and weighs about six and a half pounds.  It is sold Wal-Mart stores as well as online by the same company for about 50 bucks.

For larger televisions users must decide what they would like to be able to do with their TV once its installed.  Low profile mounts do not move at all and require all inputs to be installed before mounting the TV to the wall.  Tilting units are the next step up and allow for vertical tilting to the television front and back.  These designs are easier to install aftermarket components into the back of the TV even after it has been hung on the wall.  For example the VideoSecu Wall Mount Bracket fits most TV’s above 32 inches and is a tilting model.  It can also be found on Amazon for about 20 dollars.  Consumers can expect to pay significantly more for a model in a retail store such as 200 dollars for the same bracket.

Shopping around for the right bracket can definitely pay off.  Getting TV brackets for LCD or plasma televisions online will save you a lot of money even with shipping included.  The drawback is that you don’t get the expert advice of a store clerk knowing if the bracket will actually fit your television.  Stores like Best Buy, Circuit City as well as Wal-Mart carry TV mounts for a variety of models.