How to choose a bracket for your TV
Before, how to choose a bracket for TV, user of TV equipment, for which it is purchased, it is necessary to understand the design features and characteristics of this holding device.
Why do you need it
The TV bracket is, the most often, metal support console, is mounted on a wall or ceiling and forms a ledge, on which the TV is installed. In the first place, it is a convenient design, which helps to fix the TV. This is a great solution for small spaces, example, kitchen, in which it is inconvenient to install TV stands, as space is enough only for more functional furniture. Of course, there are other options for kitchen TV, but to hang the equipment on the wall is the most optimal. By the way, the choice of TV for the kitchen also has its own characteristics.
Installing TV equipment in this way can be a great design solution. LCD screen with a large diagonal on the wall become a bright detail of the interior.
Picking up a functional bracket for your TV, the user will be able to adjust the angle, turn the screen to the side, set the optimal height for your TV. Besides, wall mount TV is safer. But you should take into account the load of the TV. Not every base is able to withstand the weight of such equipment, so it is very important to know, how to properly hang the TV on the wall. If the fasteners easily fit into the wall (plaster or self-made partition), it is better to refrain from installing the TV on such a base. In this case, you should consider load-bearing walls or ceilings.
Today, stores have a wide selection of such holders for TVs. Their installation does not require special skills, but the choice can be difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the criteria in advance, how to choose the right bracket for your TV.
What to look for when choosing a TV holder
It is a mistake to believe, that the brackets from different manufacturers are exactly the same. They have their own characteristics and are aimed at solving a number of problems. Usually, brackets perform various technical functions. The main characteristics when choosing are as follows.
- Focus on the characteristic type of technical device. Though, that many types of brackets have a universal mechanism, thanks to which the TV is installed on it, there are also specific models for equipment of non-standard parameters. In the second case, such a purchase is often forced, when other options simply do not exist.
- Type of fastening and availability of additional technical devices. As consumers today are increasingly thinking about buying and connecting a speaker system to a TV, then it is advisable to place both devices side by side. For such options, manufacturers have developed brackets with additional shelves to accommodate related equipment.
- Maximum weight is possible. Before, how to buy a certain model of bracket, it is necessary to get acquainted with the possible maximum load, which he can withstand. Information on the weight of the TV and the maximum load holding system can be found in the technical data sheets of the devices.
- Ergonomic parameters and design of the device. In addition to the basic technical characteristics, the bracket can play a role in the design of the room itself. Due to the different colors, shape and variety of materials, such a technical device can emphasize the chosen style of interior. Some models are equipped with decorative panels, behind which you can hide the wires.
What is the VESA standard
The most popular manufacturers, engaged in the production of suspended structures and fasteners, in most cases, a standard list of FDMI parameters is used. It is a part of the established sizes for other technical devices. A combined family of such indicators, which is the only international standard, called VESA.
The standard specifies the size between the fasteners. Holes under them can be located at the corners of the rectangle, triangle or square. This feature should be taken into account when buying a holding device. Standards in the holder and the back of the TV (on which it is attached) must match. You can get accurate information in the equipment specification.
The first universal bracket, which was listed by VESA, there is a holding device with parameters 100x100. This bracket shape has four square bolts, where each side is equal to 100 mm. To date, there are several accepted international standards, which are used to mount the TV. If a model is required, which provides the maximum distance between the bolts - it's VESA 800x400.
There are universal models, which can be suitable for several technical devices.
VESA bracket
Classification of brackets for TVs
Depending on the future location of the TV equipment, there are such types of holding device.
- Fixed type of wall bracket. Convenient model for small spaces. Thanks to that, that the model fits snugly against the wall, you can save free space. As a disadvantage we can note that, that the model implies a clear fixation. Therefore, installing a TV on such a holding device, it will no longer be possible to change the viewing angle.
- Inclined type of wall bracket. It should also be chosen for small spaces, as in the previous version. The main difference is, that the inclined type allows you to change the angle of vertical inclination to 20 degrees. To use the design as much as possible, while maintaining comfortable conditions during use, it is recommended to install the model closer to the ceiling.
- Inclined-rotary model. This is an option, which combines the functions of all the above types of brackets. It can change the position as vertical, and horizontal slope in the plane. But this model takes up more space, therefore, it is not always convenient to use it in small rooms. in addition, this model implies more weight, than standard brackets, in accordance, you need to select other parts for mounting.
- Ceiling version. Convenient model, which can place the TV in three planes. The only limitation is the height of the ceiling.
When choosing a bracket, it is important to correlate many parameters, in particular such, as the optimal viewing distance, because after the final fixation of the holding device and the TV on it, it will be much harder to remove equipment from the wall. in addition, it is recommended to consider the availability of additional technical devices in advance, which will be located together with the television equipment.
