What are the Different Kinds of TV Wall Mounts?
While small CRT or tube type televisions are often mounted to save space, large flat panel TVs are also being mounted in lieu of placing them on a stand or pedestal. The mounted flat panel TV creates a striking, ultra modern look while creating a theater-like experience in the home. Home theater displays used to require proprietary TV wall mounts, but manufacturers have since agreed upon some basic configurations to allow customers to purchase universal TV wall mounts. This can save the consumer money and the predrilled holes in the rear of the television make installation easy. In general, typical universal TV wall mounts for flat panel displays have basic parts: a wall plate that attaches to the wall or entertainment center, and rails that attach to the back of the TV. The rails are made to utilize predrilled holes in the rear of the display. The rails normally consist of two perpendicular arms with back-facing devices that connect to the wall plate. Once the rails and plate are inst
