advice for buying a tv wall mount (1 Viewer)

[houston]

Looking to hang some flatscreen tvs from the wall to save space in rooms.

Want to put tv in corner of the room, so starting to learn that means I have fewer options and will need a swivel mount.

As always, monoprice has stuff way less expensive than the stores. But also as always, monoprice has a ton of stuff and I have no idea where to begin.

Tvs are 26 and 42 inches. Thanks for any advice on what to buy from monoprice or somewhere else.

Also considering some sort of shelf to put near the tv to get my dvd player and dtv receiver off the ground. Welcome to suggestions for this too.

 

[Angry Beavers]

Get a mount that swivels side to side as well as rotates! These kinds of mounts are a little more expensive but worth it IMHO.

 

[Garrett]

Looking to hang some flatscreen tvs from the wall to save space in rooms.Want to put tv in corner of the room, so starting to learn that means I have fewer options and will need a swivel mount.As always, monoprice has stuff way less expensive than the stores. But also as always, monoprice has a ton of stuff and I have no idea where to begin.Tvs are 26 and 42 inches. Thanks for any advice on what to buy from monoprice or somewhere else.Also considering some sort of shelf to put near the tv to get my dvd player and dtv receiver off the ground. Welcome to suggestions for this too.

I agree monoprice is the way to go. I hung a 50 inch plasma in a corner with this mount...http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082806&p_id=3724&seq=1&format=2I was very happy with the product. My only suggestion would be to go to your local hardware store and get replacement lag bolts. Get the same size as the bolts that come with the mount, but it is worth the $2-$3 for new bolts. I actually broke the head of one of the monoprice supplied lag bolts with a hand tool when I was tightening it into the stud.I picked up this shelf...http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=109&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082809&p_id=6426&seq=1&format=2to hold my DirecTV receiver. Works as advertised.

 

[Premier]

 

[houston]

thanks for the suggestions guys.

anything i need to make sure i compare on my tv to the mount? or is it as simple as picking one that is big enough for my tv?

would rather not buy something online and then have to return it after finding it doesn't fit.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Go to the manufacturer's website of your tv or look in your manual and it should tell you what type of VESA mount your tv is compatible with. VESA is a standard setup for flat tv mounts. Then just make sure that the mount you want to buy works with the VESA standard of your tv.

 

[Pick]

Make sure the mount can handle the weight of the TV. Some are made for smaller TVs. We got one that swivels both ways and moves up and down and glad we did. Once you get it where you want it's fine but nice to be able to adjust it to begin with.

We had Best Buy install it in our other house but when we moved to our current house we installed it ourselves just fine. We left the mount attached to the TV and then just hoisted the whole thing up to the wall to attach.

 

[Tiger Fan]

For larger TVs, you want to make sure to go with an "open architecture" model, so you can simply slide the TV back and forth to center it properly....which makes hanging the mount that much easier (no need to worry about centering the mount exactly b/c of inefficient stud alignment)

 

[george]

bump

 

[Pick]

For larger TVs, you want to make sure to go with an "open architecture" model, so you can simply slide the TV back and forth to center it properly....which makes hanging the mount that much easier (no need to worry about centering the mount exactly b/c of inefficient stud alignment)

I think that's what the Best Buy guys did.

 

[Tiger Fan]

For larger TVs, you want to make sure to go with an "open architecture" model, so you can simply slide the TV back and forth to center it properly....which makes hanging the mount that much easier (no need to worry about centering the mount exactly b/c of inefficient stud alignment)

I think that's what the Best Buy guys did.

huh?

 

[GDogg]

For larger TVs, you want to make sure to go with an "open architecture" model, so you can simply slide the TV back and forth to center it properly....which makes hanging the mount that much easier (no need to worry about centering the mount exactly b/c of inefficient stud alignment)

I'm also in the market for a couple wall mounts and the TVs need to go in certain spots (according to my wife). Can you explain the above? This sounds like something we might want to get just to make sure I'm able to place it in the "perfect" spot.

 

[Tiger Fan]

For larger TVs, you want to make sure to go with an "open architecture" model, so you can simply slide the TV back and forth to center it properly....which makes hanging the mount that much easier (no need to worry about centering the mount exactly b/c of inefficient stud alignment)

I'm also in the market for a couple wall mounts and the TVs need to go in certain spots (according to my wife). Can you explain the above? This sounds like something we might want to get just to make sure I'm able to place it in the "perfect" spot.

So I'm no expert, but as I understand it, I want my TV centered on the wall. There are certain wall mounts that have a ton of holes (example) that will ensure that you will be able to hit 2 studs in your wall....even thought the studs may not be centered where you want the TV. You will then be able to "slide" the TV from left to right to center it in the position you wish.

 

[xulf]

Anyone know anything about this brand: http://1saleaday.com/main/

I need to buy a mount for a 51" plasma for baby-proofing purposes. I'm thinking I should buy one that can hold up to 60+" just to be safe (which the one in the link does not).

Anyone have any other good deals or suggestions for these mounts?

 

[B-Deep]

monoprice is the way to go

 

[Worm]

monoprice is the way to go

Ya, the answer is still monoprice.

 

[Mr. Ected]

Think about installing a electrical outlet in the wall behind the TV, while doing so, make a route for your cables to go behind the wall. Makes everything look nice. Having the outlet up top, means one less wire to run behind the wall. This is the way mine is set-up, it was like that when I bought it. (actually bought the TV from the people before me, they were downsizing, so I bought the TV and some other furniture for a nice deal.)

 

[B-Deep]

Think about installing a electrical outlet in the wall behind the TV, while doing so, make a route for your cables to go behind the wall. Makes everything look nice. Having the outlet up top, means one less wire to run behind the wall. This is the way mine is set-up, it was like that when I bought it. (actually bought the TV from the people before me, they were downsizing, so I bought the TV and some other furniture for a nice deal.)

i bought some kityou put a plate on the floor and one on the wall that are wired through the wall, but not wired into the power. then there's a male end on the floorplate and you connect it to the female end of a cord and put the male end of that cord into your wall socket or surge protector and bingoit let me have the wiring all running through the wall without me having to tap inot the actual power lines AND let's the surge protector on the floor run all the things in my entertainment center as well as the TVworked awesomeEdited to add:It is called power bridgehttp://www.powerbridgesolution.com/

 

[Philo Beddoe]

Think about installing a electrical outlet in the wall behind the TV, while doing so, make a route for your cables to go behind the wall. Makes everything look nice. Having the outlet up top, means one less wire to run behind the wall. This is the way mine is set-up, it was like that when I bought it. (actually bought the TV from the people before me, they were downsizing, so I bought the TV and some other furniture for a nice deal.)

i bought some kityou put a plate on the floor and one on the wall that are wired through the wall, but not wired into the power. then there's a male end on the floorplate and you connect it to the female end of a cord and put the male end of that cord into your wall socket or surge protector and bingoit let me have the wiring all running through the wall without me having to tap inot the actual power lines AND let's the surge protector on the floor run all the things in my entertainment center as well as the TVworked awesomeEdited to add:It is called power bridgehttp://www.powerbridgesolution.com/

I second this it was a piece of cake. Also, I bought a mount with a build in level.

 

[Mr. Ected]

Think about installing a electrical outlet in the wall behind the TV, while doing so, make a route for your cables to go behind the wall. Makes everything look nice. Having the outlet up top, means one less wire to run behind the wall. This is the way mine is set-up, it was like that when I bought it. (actually bought the TV from the people before me, they were downsizing, so I bought the TV and some other furniture for a nice deal.)

i bought some kityou put a plate on the floor and one on the wall that are wired through the wall, but not wired into the power. then there's a male end on the floorplate and you connect it to the female end of a cord and put the male end of that cord into your wall socket or surge protector and bingoit let me have the wiring all running through the wall without me having to tap inot the actual power lines AND let's the surge protector on the floor run all the things in my entertainment center as well as the TVworked awesomeEdited to add:It is called power bridgehttp://www.powerbridgesolution.com/

Slick!

 

[rascal]

So, funny story.

Called a professional to install my 125 lb plasma into a built in. Going to have to get that extends.

So the ##### bag was looking for studs using his stud finder. Thought he found one and drilled a pilot hole....into a drain line for the bathroom upstairs.

TV still isn't mounted.

 

[B-Deep]

So, funny story.Called a professional to install my 125 lb plasma into a built in. Going to have to get that extends.So the ##### bag was looking for studs using his stud finder. Thought he found one and drilled a pilot hole....into a drain line for the bathroom upstairs.TV still isn't mounted.

ouch"it happened"

 

[VA703]

So, funny story.Called a professional to install my 125 lb plasma into a built in. Going to have to get that extends.So the ##### bag was looking for studs using his stud finder. Thought he found one and drilled a pilot hole....into a drain line for the bathroom upstairs.TV still isn't mounted.

 

[Dark Matter]

Think about installing a electrical outlet in the wall behind the TV, while doing so, make a route for your cables to go behind the wall. Makes everything look nice. Having the outlet up top, means one less wire to run behind the wall. This is the way mine is set-up, it was like that when I bought it. (actually bought the TV from the people before me, they were downsizing, so I bought the TV and some other furniture for a nice deal.)

i bought some kityou put a plate on the floor and one on the wall that are wired through the wall, but not wired into the power. then there's a male end on the floorplate and you connect it to the female end of a cord and put the male end of that cord into your wall socket or surge protector and bingoit let me have the wiring all running through the wall without me having to tap inot the actual power lines AND let's the surge protector on the floor run all the things in my entertainment center as well as the TVworked awesomeEdited to add:It is called power bridgehttp://www.powerbridgesolution.com/

Slick!

 

[The Hank]

Think about installing a electrical outlet in the wall behind the TV, while doing so, make a route for your cables to go behind the wall. Makes everything look nice. Having the outlet up top, means one less wire to run behind the wall. This is the way mine is set-up, it was like that when I bought it. (actually bought the TV from the people before me, they were downsizing, so I bought the TV and some other furniture for a nice deal.)

i bought some kit you put a plate on the floor and one on the wall that are wired through the wall, but not wired into the power. then there's a male end on the floorplate and you connect it to the female end of a cord and put the male end of that cord into your wall socket or surge protector and bingo it let me have the wiring all running through the wall without me having to tap inot the actual power lines AND let's the surge protector on the floor run all the things in my entertainment center as well as the TV worked awesome Edited to add: It is called power bridge http://www.powerbridgesolution.com/

Slick!

- definitely going to check out this system, looks like what Im looking for

Anyone have any suggestions on a mount? I have a 47" Vizio that is a few years old that I am looking to get mounted. I also have a soundbar as well, should I get the dual power supply version in this case?

TIA

 

[Mr. Ected]

Think about installing a electrical outlet in the wall behind the TV, while doing so, make a route for your cables to go behind the wall. Makes everything look nice. Having the outlet up top, means one less wire to run behind the wall. This is the way mine is set-up, it was like that when I bought it. (actually bought the TV from the people before me, they were downsizing, so I bought the TV and some other furniture for a nice deal.)

i bought some kit you put a plate on the floor and one on the wall that are wired through the wall, but not wired into the power. then there's a male end on the floorplate and you connect it to the female end of a cord and put the male end of that cord into your wall socket or surge protector and bingo it let me have the wiring all running through the wall without me having to tap inot the actual power lines AND let's the surge protector on the floor run all the things in my entertainment center as well as the TV worked awesome Edited to add: It is called power bridge http://www.powerbridgesolution.com/

Slick!

- definitely going to check out this system, looks like what Im looking for

Anyone have any suggestions on a mount? I have a 47" Vizio that is a few years old that I am looking to get mounted. I also have a soundbar as well, should I get the dual power supply version in this case?

TIA

Bought this ($27) for my 47" older, larger, heavier plasma when I moved it down to my basement when I bought a new TV for my family room. It works fine, was easy to install, is easy to take the TV on and off the mount, should you need to do so. My only recommendation is to get a longer screwdriver to get up behind the TV to screw in the screws that finalize the attachment of the TV to the mount.