August 30, 2011
The process of installing a TV bracket is relatively straightforward, which means that you can attempt it yourself if you feel confident of doing a good job. All you need is a little DIY know-how, the right tools and the relevant instruction manuals.
Before you can begin, you must first establish which types of wall you have in your house, as different wall types can affect the installation procedure.
Here’s what to do if you have:
Brick or block walls
1. Pick a position in which to mount the TV and mark the centre of it
2. Put the wall plate of the TV bracket on the wall and mark the fixing points
3. Drill appropriate holes where marked
4. Insert the plugs in the drill holes, then fit the wall plate using the provided bolts
5. Fit the TV part of the bracket to the back of the TV and attach any arms or attachments
6. Using the help of another person if your TV is heavy, lift the TV up, attach it to the wall plate of the TV bracket and secure.
Plasterboard or stud walls
This is roughly the same procedure as above but with a couple of differences. Firstly, you must use a stud finder to locate the studs in the wall, and secondly, you must fit the TV bracket into at least two upright studs, as it can be heavy and needs extra support. Seek expert help if you are unsure about any part of this process.
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August 29, 2011
TV brackets are primarily used as part of home entertainment systems to improve the viewing experience, or as a way of making TV screens containing information more accessible in public places (i.e. rail stations). However, they could also offer another benefit for homeowners.
Although you may not think of it at first, TV brackets can be used to child-proof your home. With the TV bracket mounted up on the wall, far out of reach of curious little fingers, there is no danger of your child hurting his or herself on it.
Another thing to think about is that TVs can be very expensive, and playing children or rambunctious pets can easily damage the screen or knock the TV over if it is simply placed on a stand, table or in a cabinet. If the TV is mounted on the wall, this will effectively keep it out of harm’s way.
To ensure that your TV bracket helps to protect both your children and your investment, you must double-check that it is installed properly. If you aren’t confident about installing it yourself or you don’t have the right tools, it is always best to consult someone with experience in fitting TV brackets.
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August 28, 2011
There are plenty of people out there who would love to have a TV screen in more than one room of their homes, but they simply don’t have the space available. Even if they use the brilliant space-saving devices that are standard mount TV wall brackets, they still might not have enough wall space available in cramped spare bedrooms and cluttered kitchens.
The demand for more flexible TV brackets that don’t take up as much room has prompted manufacturers to come up with a couple of innovative new options. Cantilever TV brackets and ceiling TV brackets are both specially designed to help you install a TV set virtually anywhere, no matter how much space there is available.
With cantilever TV brackets, all you need is enough wall space for the bracket’s adjustable ‘arm’. Once the bracket is installed you can tilt, swing and swivel the TV to a comfortable viewing angle, so you will be able to see the screen from every corner of the room.
Ceiling TV brackets, on the other hand, hang the TV screen directly from the ceiling without the need to use any wall space. These too can be tilted and adjusted to help you get the perfect viewing angle.
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August 27, 2011
When you buy a new TV, it is important to get it installed in your home as soon as possible. This not only allows you to start enjoying it right away; it also protects it from accidental damage whilst left sitting in a corner.
TV wall brackets are the preferred installation option in most homes these days. If you want to mount your TV on the wall, however, there are a few things you must do before you start.
1. Find the right TV bracket. You need to find a bracket that is compatible with the make and model of your TV, and that also supports the size and weight of the TV. The weight-holding capacity is especially important, as you don’t want your TV dropping from the bracket and breaking (or injuring someone!).
2. Clear some wall space. Choose the wall you want to install your TV bracket on, and ensure that it is clean, flat and even. You might need to take down picture frames or other decorative features to make room for the TV. If you don’t have enough wall space available, you might want to consider using cantilever or ceiling TV brackets.
3. Who will install the bracket? If you have a little DIY knowledge and the right tools, you can install the bracket yourself. If you aren’t confident, however, it’s always best to call in a professional.
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August 26, 2011
The most popular way to mount TV sets on the wall is using flat mount or ultra slim TV wall brackets, which are generally fitted on the wall facing chairs and sofas in living rooms. However, there is another type of bracket that is rapidly becoming just as popular – cantilever TV brackets.
Cantilever TV brackets offer a huge number of benefits to the user, the most obvious advantage being flexibility. By making use of the bracket’s moveable, bendable ‘arm’, you can adjust the screen to which ever direction or angle you choose. You don’t have to settle in one position; you can swing the screen around if you change seats, or tilt it down if you fancy lying down on the sofa to watch TV.
Another benefit of cantilever brackets is that they are useful when you don’t have much wall space available. You don’t need a smooth, flat expanse of wall in order to mount the TV set; you only need enough space for the bracket itself to fit. You can suspend your TV over a bed, a desk or high up in the corner of a room if you need to – it’s up to you.
To put it simply, the flexibility of cantilever TV brackets allows you to watch TV your way.
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August 25, 2011
There is nothing nicer than waking up on a dreary Sunday morning and popping the TV on to watch a sports match, some morning TV or even a classic film. It’s the perfect way to spend a lazy day.
Using TV brackets to mount a TV set in your bedroom, you don’t need to leave the bed to comfortably watch TV. Cantilever and tilt TV brackets allow you to adjust the screen so you can see it easily, even whilst lying down.
With the ability to tilt, swivel, rotate and otherwise adjust the angle of the screen, there is no need to strain your neck to watch TV, nor do you have to put up with the glare of light on the TV screen.
Mounting a TV bracket in the bedroom is quite a simple process. If you have wall space available, you can mount your flat screen TV using a flat or ultra slim TV wall bracket, choosing a spot at the right height in line with the foot of the bed.
If you have limited space available, you can mount your TV in the corner of the room or from the ceiling using either the cantilever TV brackets we mentioned earlier or with ceiling TV brackets.
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August 24, 2011
Have you ever wanted to watch the news or catch up with your favourite TV programmes whilst you cook? Would you like to watch sports matches or other events on TV with your friends and family around the dinner table? If your answer to either of these questions is yes, you might want to consider installing TV brackets in your kitchen.
The first thing to consider is the size of TV screen you will need. There is often limited space in the kitchen and you can save the huge widescreen TVs for the living room, so a 10 inch or above screen should do the trick.
Next, you need to choose the right kind of TV bracket for the kitchen. It needs to be able to support the size and weight of the TV you want to mount, and it also needs to be compatible with the model.
Many people use either cantilever or ceiling TV brackets in the kitchen, as they are adjustable and don’t require as much wall space. With these brackets, you can tilt, turn and adjust the screen as you need to, whether you are cooking in one part of the kitchen, washing up in another or sat around the dining table. These brackets also keep the TV up and out of the way of splashes and spillages, as well as any other accidental damage.
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August 23, 2011
People nowadays prefer to mount their TV sets on the wall not only because it looks good and complements the contemporary decor in their living rooms; it also saves a huge amount of space.
If you currently keep your TV set in a TV cabinet or on a TV stand or table, take a look at it and imagine how much more free space you would have if the screen was mounted flat on the wall instead. These wall-mounted TVs are similar to picture frames hung on the wall, needing no floor space and lying flat to the wall surface.
With this extra space, you could instantly make your living room look more spacious. This is especially handy for people who have a small, cramped or awkwardly shaped living room, where extending is not a viable option. You can leave this newly-created space as it is, making the room look bigger, or you could use it for decorative features or other items of furniture.
Another benefit of mounting the TV on the wall with TV brackets is that it gives you a better viewing experience. You can mount the TV at exactly the right height for the size of the room and how far away your seating is, and you can even find tilt TV brackets which allow you to adjust the screen to suit.
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August 22, 2011
Posted in Uncategorized — Written by Nathan
Flat screen TV mounting brackets are a clever way to smarten up your living room by making new space and giving your TV a stylish new profile. When you install flat screen TV mounting brackets, you can hang your LED or LCD screen on the wall, just like a work of art!
With this in mind all you have to do is choose the right flat screen TV mounting brackets for you and then where to put them.
Standard flat screen TV mounting brackets are ideal for any size TV and are robust enough to support huge 50 inch TVs. You may well have seen these flat screen TV mounting brackets used above mantelpieces or other pieces of furniture. You can use cable covers to hide any extra cables.
Swivelling or tilting flat screen TV mounting brackets give you added viewing angles. You can adjust the flat screen TV mounting brackets to suit you wherever you sit, up, down or side to side. These flat screen TV mounting brackets give you even more options.
Ceiling flat screen TV mounting brackets finally allow you to hang your telly, on you guessed right, the ceiling! These flat screen TV mounting brackets are perfect when space is really at a premium and give you the potential for 360 degree viewing.
Sony KDL-46EX524
Sony KDL-46EX723
Sony KDL-46EX724
Sony KDL-46HX723
Sony KDL-46HX823
Sony KDL-46HX923
Sony KDL-46NX723
Sony KDL-55EX723
Sony KDL-55HX823
Sony KDL-55HX923
Sony KDL-55NX723
Sony KDL-55HX823
Sony KDL-46HX923
Sony KDL-46EX723
Sony KDL-46EX724
Sony KDL-46NX723
Sony KDL-32EX723
Sony KDL-32EX724
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August 22, 2011
The standard installation for LCD TVs may be to mount them flat on the wall, but there are also other ways to fit TVs using more flexible TV brackets.
Suspending TV brackets from the ceiling using ceiling TV brackets is more common in homes than you might think, and it can be a really useful option if you don’t have the wall space available for a standard installation.
You may have spotted ceiling TV brackets commonly used in commercial premises and public places, especially in transport hubs like airports, bus and train stations where a large number of people need to see the screen at once. For a similar reason, TVs are mounted on the ceiling in doctors and dentist waiting rooms, as well as in office receptions, libraries and even in sports bars.
This trend for ceiling mounting has now spread to homes, particularly where people have limited space available. Ceiling-mounted TVs are commonly found in spare bedrooms, kitchens and in smaller living rooms. The TV is kept up and out of the way, but it can be tilted down or rotated round so that everyone can see the screen.
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