A Look at Flat Screen Mounting Types

Mounting a flat screen panel or monitor requires a bit of forethought and planning. Before you purchase a flat screen mounting device, there are a number of things that you need to consider.

Will the Flat Screen Mounting Fit the TV or Monitor?

While there are VESA standards that define where the screw holes are placed on the back of your flat screen television or monitor, not all manufacturers follow them for all of their devices. Apple, for example, has many monitors that aren’t standard and may require a special Apple VESA mount adapter. If your flat screen doesn’t tell you the VESA standard it meets, measure the distance between the holes to make sure you get a flat screen mounting device that will fit it properly.

Is the Weight Rating High Enough?

Flat panel screens may weigh far less than traditional monitors and televisions, but many still weigh far more than you’d expect. It’s important to choose a flat screen mount that is rated to hold your monitor’s weight. In fact, it’s best to exceed the weight rating. You’ve invested far too much money in your flat screen plasma or LCD to take chances with a flimsy flat screen mount.

Will the Flat Screen Mount Work with the Size of Your Screen?

Weight is only one factor. If you choose a corner wall mount, for example, the width of the screen may not fit right between the two walls. Many tilt wall mounts will only support a specific size screen, often because the center of balance is different. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations on the flat screen mount to make sure you get the right size rating.

Flat Screen Mounting Types

Here’s a quick rundown of the different types of flat screen mounts available.

Flat Wall Mounts keep your flat panel television close to the wall and is usually the least expensive flat screen mounting option.

Tilting Wall Mounts let you tilt your television or monitor up or down, but not in any other direction. These are the best choice if you’ll be mounting the flat panel high on the wall.

Arm Wall Mounts are the most popular choice for mounting flat panel monitors because they allow the monitor to be positioned and repositioned for comfort and use.

Corner Wall Mounts allow for flat screen mounting between two walls, an option that’s popular in rooms with little wall space.

Car Headrest Mounts are growing in popularity as people make more use of the mobile capabilities of pad and tablet computers. An iPad car headrest mount makes it easy to mount your iPad for backseat viewing.

Choosing the right flat screen mounting device can make your TV viewing experience more enjoyable and keep your new flat screen device safe.