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A set installed on the wall can be more appealing than one perched on a stand and protect your family from TV blunders

People setting up a new floating tv units are choosing wall mounting more frequently. Space can be saved, and a room can appear better, with a wall-mounted television. If you hang a TV on the wall instead of placing it on a stand, it will appear less intimidating.

 

Additionally, floating tv units helps stop dangerous tip-overs, which each year take hundreds of children to the emergency room.

 

However, you must get the appropriate mount for your room and TV.

 

Review the specifications.

 

To begin with, confirm that any TV mount you are thinking about can support the size and weight of your set. On the floating tv units box and the business website, there will be information about the maximum weight and screen size requirements. Don't assume that two mounts are rated for the same weight just because they can hold a television of the same size because brand ratings vary.

 

 

 

Next, think about how the wall is built where you intend to hang your TV. The majority of TV mounts work with drywall and conventional wood-stud framing, but you could need a specialized mount if you're hanging your TV on a wall made of plaster, concrete, or brick.

 

 

 

There are various VESA pattern sizes used by televisions. For televisions up to 32 inches, VESA 200 x 200, VESA 400 x 400, and VESA 600 x 400 are the most popular standards.

 

 

 

The VESA information for your floating tv units is typically available online or in the product specs section of the handbook. If neither are available to you anymore, you can measure your TV to find out its VESA size. Simply locate the four holes on the back of your television, and then begin by measuring the horizontal distance, in millimeters, between two of the holes. Then, measure the vertical distance between the holes. This measurement needs to fall within one of the previously mentioned ranges.

 

 

 

Choose the Correct Floating TV Units

 

The many mount types include fixed, tilting or swiveling, and full-motion. There is no superior style—it all depends on how your room is organized, where you want to hang the TV, and where you plan to sit.

 

 

 

We were interested in learning which TV mount models or sorts were simpler to set up and use. To find out, we constructed a wall that had drywall over 2x4 framing with the stud centers spaced 16 inches apart. Then, using the provided hardware, we fitted a variety of wall mounts we had purchased for between $35 and $350. We picked a 55-inch LG model that weighed little more than 40 pounds as our test TV. In the end, all of the models performed as expected.

 

 

 

Here is the information you need to choose the best kind of floating tv units

 

Fixed mounts, such as the one pictured above, prevent you from tilting or swiveling your TV. They are excellent options if you frequently sit in front of your floating tv units and have enough room to keep it at the ideal height, angle, and position. (Some models contain leveling screws that may be adjusted to ensure the TV is absolutely level after mounting.)

 

 

 

These mounts, like the $55 Kanto Fixed TV Wall Mount that is sold at Best Buy and Office Depot and which we tried, frequently don't leave much space between the floating tv units and wall. Check to verify if the TV has connections on the side before hanging one. If not, attach your cable box, streaming device, or gaming console's cords before mounting the TV.

 

If you plan to see your TV from any angle, tilting mounts are preferable than fixed installations. If you're mounting the TV high on the wall, a tilting mount allows you to slant the screen downward. If you're still going to be sitting directly in front of the TV, that can help you keep the ideal viewing angle while you're seated and also allow you to alter the angle to lessen any glare reflecting off the screen. Even though we don't advise it since heat and smoke can damage a TV, hanging a TV above a fireplace is a common choice and a tilting mount is a wonderful choice.

 

 

 

Consider a mount that can tilt and swivel if the TV will be higher than your seating position and at an angle. One example is the $170 Sanus Advanced Tilt 4D Floating TV Units, which is available at Amazon and Best Buy. The extent to which each model can swivel varies. Tilting models typically protrude further from the wall than permanent installations depending on the range of motion.

 

Full-motion, or fully articulated, mounts have more placement options because they can move in any direction, including forward toward the viewer. Examples include the $45 Onn Full Motion TV Wall Mount from Walmart, the $60 Best Buy Essentials Large Full Motion Wall Mount, and the $48 Amazon Basics Dual Arm Full Motion Articulating TV Mount (shown above).

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Onn and Best Buy models offered the greatest distance from the wall when pulled out, allowing for a variety of viewing angles, according to our testing of the various models. Such mounts are a wonderful option for a TV that will be installed high in the corner of a room because they can tilt up and down as well as swivel from side to side. A full-motion mount with two arms instead of one might be necessary for a bigger, heavier TV. The floating tv units must typically be placed farther away from the wall for these mounts to swivel fully, but many of them may be moved back closer to the wall when not in use.

 

 

 

There are additional varieties of mounts available in addition to those three that are created for certain uses. Some TVs, for instance, allow you to mount them from the ceiling, while others may feature two wall mounting plates that allow you to mount the TV in a corner. A TV can also be lowered for viewing thanks to mounts made expressly for placing it above a fireplace.

 

 

 

How do you pick a particular floating tv units once you have the proper kind in mind?

 

 

 

All of the wall mounts functioned very similarly during our testing. They were all rather simple to install and held our test TV firmly. Certain things were different, such how far articulation mounts could swivel. But if you purchase a mount that is appropriate for your TV, it ought to perform as promised.

 

 

 

Setting up a Floating TV Units

 

It's really not that difficult to wall-mount a TV if you're handy. Many mounts provide a template that you may use to mark the holes and drill them. For the most secure installation, it is advisable to lag-bolt the mount to the vertical studs behind the wall rather than the drywall itself or into masonry. A stud finder (for wood-framed walls), a level, a drill, appropriately sized drill bits for drilling pilot holes, and a socket set for inserting the bolts into the studs or the anchors used with masonry can make the installation go more smoothly. And despite the temptation to work alone, mounting the TV on the wall requires two people: Without assistance, it is difficult to secure and orient large TVs.

 

 

 

But not everyone feels confident taking on this as a do-it-yourself project. Instead, you might hire a pro to mount your TV. Depending on the mount type and how difficult the installation will be, prices change. Installation is a service that Best Buy, Target, and Walmart provide through either their in-house staff or a third party. Prices start at around $80 to $100 for a fairly simple installation, but hanging a floating tv units over a fireplace or on a surface other than drywall, such brick, stone, or plaster, would cost more.

 

 

 

One final point: Wires and cables can be hidden to keep everything looking tidy and professional. Concealment kits, also known as raceways, are widely available from shops and allow you to organize and conceal cables without requiring wall-cutting. The majority have an adhesive backing, allowing you to apply them to your wall without risking wall damage. Several can be painted to match the color of your walls.

 

What TVs are the best for hanging on walls? It's not as simple a question as it would seem at first.

 

 

 

Absolutely any modern floating tv units can be hung on a wall. Most of them include mounting holes on the back that follow the VESA interface standard, making it quite simple to purchase a wall-bracket that would fit. You can mount pretty much any TV on the wall as long as you're comfortable using a spirit level and a drill. However, just because you can doesn't mean you always should.

 

 

 

The depth of the TV's chassis is likely the most obvious factor to take into account. Because some flatscreens are much flatter than others, you might not like the look of your new TV sticking out from your wall if it is one of the less flat models. The much-lauded flatness of OLED TVs in particular is a highly qualified flatness, so keep that in mind as well. All of these floating tv units need a place to store their hardware, and when it comes to the Sony A90J, which we recently tested, its occasionally 6mm depth swells to a far more common 41mm where all of its circuitry, speaker drivers, and connectors are located.

 

 

 

It's crucial to think about where your floating tv units will be in your room, and no, we don't mean "on the wall." All of those large screens, whether they are made of glass or plastic, will reflect light from sources nearby to varying degrees. Reflectivity issues can result from improper orientation in relation to windows or interior illumination, and some TV makers are much more concerned with lowering their screens' susceptibility to glare than others.

 

Keeping in mind that this screen will require mains power and connections to sources like gaming consoles, cable boxes, blu-ray players, and everything else is important. Ideally, your screen will be located close enough to a power outlet and the rest of your system to not require lengthy connections. However, cables will be required, regardless of how long they are, and it's likely that you'll want to hide them in some way.

 

 

 

Also keep in mind that mounting your floating tv units to the wall drastically limits your ability to place a soundbar underneath it. Therefore, the TV on your wall ought to sound at least passably well.

 

There are a few crucial factors you need to understand before you start making holes in the wall that will assist you determine how and what to use to floating tv units

 

Know the size you require: The VESA standard, which is used by all TVs and mounts, standardizes the pattern of holes on the back of floating tv units that are used to fasten the mounting frame to the TV. To find out the precise VESA size required, consult the TV owner's manual. There are three different VESA sizes: 200 x 200, 400 x 400, and 400 x 600.

 

Determine the type of wall: Most walls are made of drywall, which is supported by vertical studs made of wood or metal. The floating tv units needs to be fastened into the studs; it cannot be fixed to the drywall by itself. You will require masonry anchors if your wall is made of brick or cinder block. Older homes occasionally feature plaster walls without studs. You will want toggle bolts and toggle anchors for these walls.

 

Choosing the finest TV mount depends on what works best for your room out of the various options available. With fixed mounts, the floating tv units is simply fixed to the wall. Full-motion mounts allow the TV to be extended out from the wall and moved in any direction, while swivel or tilting mounts allow the TV to be adjusted vertically or horizontally. A swivel, tilting, or full-motion mount may be the ideal option if your room demands that your TV have a little more mobility so that everyone can see it.

 

Choose the location for your floating tv units: To choose the ideal location, think about how you prefer to watch TV. Remember where the nearest electrical outlet is as well as where the wall studs are. Where the TV can be installed will also be determined by where the holes on the TV mount template must be positioned in relation to the centers of the studs.

 

How to wall-mount a television

 

Mark the studs, first. Find the studs where you wish to install the floating tv units using a stud finder, then mark the centers of each one. Standard stud dimensions, measured from the center point, are 2 inches wide and 16 inches apart. Studs are spaced 24 inches apart in some walls. You will drill the holes at the center of the stud.

 

2. Attach the wall mount template with tape. Make sure the template is straight by using a level. A template indicating the size and placement of the holes to drill is included with TV wall mounts. There should be a total of four holes drilled. Where the TV can be installed will depend on where the template's holes are positioned in relation to the studs' centers. There are several hole possibilities on the design because you can offset the mounting holes if the stud positions don't quite line up with where you want the TV to go. The location of the hardware on the TV's back can also be altered.

 

3. Drill the openings. Drill into the four designated hole positions on the template using the drill bit size recommended by the floating tv units instructions. Drill approximately 2 inches into the drywall and 1 inch into the stud. You should only drill a pilot hole to help the screw through a wooden stud rather than the entire length of the screw. Drill a hole the depth of the anchor if you're not mounting to drywall, then put the anchors in the holes you just made. Before drilling, always double-check where the holes will be. Remove the template after drilling the holes.

 

4. Mount the device to the wall. If required, enlist the assistance of a friend to hold the wall mount to the wall as you fasten it because it could be quite hefty. Use any washers that are given if instructed to do so in the instructions. To allow for any necessary changes, tighten the hardware just enough to make sure it is firmly mounted. To check that the wall mount is level, place the level on top of it. If required, make the appropriate adjustments before fully tightening the screws or bolts into the wall.

 

5. Attach the hardware to the TV's back. The majority of wall mounts have a separate framework piece that you mount to the TV's back. Aligning the frame with four of the holes on the TV's back, place it there. Unless you need to offset the mount due to the placement of your studs, make sure the mount is centered both horizontally and vertically. To fasten the frame to the TV's back, use the hex wrench.

 

6. attach the TV to the mount. When attaching a floating tv units, connect the mounting hardware on the back to the mounting hardware fastened to the wall. As you are about to make final adjustments, hold off on tightening anything completely. Make sure the TV is level by placing the level on top of it. Once level, make any necessary changes and tighten the screws, nuts, and other hardware.