Flat panel TV wall mounts come in a variety of designs that allow you the greatest amount of flexibility for flat panel TV viewing pleasure. Television wall mounts free up floor space and enhance the living area, and are cheaper than using a TV stand. Here you’ll find important information on what to look for and the kind of flexibility offered.
First, when looking for a television wall mount make sure that it meets VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) Standards.
Most flat screen wall mounts are universal; they can be adjusted to fit various flat panel TV sizes. Be aware that there are some that are not adjustable, in which case you need to be sure it’s the right size for your TV.
Flat panel TV wall mounts come with a variety of options such as, fixed, tilt, swivel, and articulating wall mounts. You may want to consider a ceiling mount, especially if you’d like to set up your flat panel TV in a corner. Either way, ceiling or wall, the mount should offer full adjustability for any viewing angle. Also, the TV wall mounts should come with a cable management clip that helps keep your cords organized.
Fixed TV Wall Mounts
This is your basic and cheapest TV wall mount. There is no flexibility for adjusting the angle, tilt, or direction. However, if you feel that you have only one right location that will give you the best viewing experience, than this might be a good choice.
Tilt TV Wall Mounts
This kind of TV wall mount is a fixed position mount that allows you to change the tilt or the angle of your TV. This comes in handy when there is glare, or you have changed your viewing angle, like going from a chair to lying on the floor.
Swivel TV Wall Mounts
One step up from the tilt TV wall mount, the swivel TV wall mount has the ability to not only tilt but to swivel to the left or to the right. The biggest draw back is that your TV will sit far from the wall.
Articulating TV Wall Mounts
The features of this TV wall mount include the ability to swivel to the left and to the right as well as change the viewing angle at the same time. Maybe you were watching a morning TV news show from your favorite chair. At night, off to a far side from the chair, you watch the TV while lying on the carpet. Again, this kind of TV wall mount will put your TV away from the wall.
Full Motion TV Wall Mounts
This is your most flexible TV wall mount. Not only can you angle the tilt, swivel the TV to the right and to the left, but you can move the TV a full 360 degree circle. So now not only are you limited to watching anywhere within one room, you maybe able to watch from several different rooms. Full motion wall mounts will end up far away from the wall.