Bracket terminology

There are almost as many types of brackets as there are Plasma TVs and LCD TVs to be supported by them. In a world which affords people maximum choice, people want to take complete ownership of exactly where their plamsa TV is placed, and that means the bracket has had to expand to accommodate this.

Tilting TV brackets:
These brackets are designed to allow TV to be tilted down, and are therefore great if you wish to position your Plasma TV quite high on the wall and then tilt it downwards to make a viewing eyeline. Ideally, find a bracket that tilts up to fifteen degrees for maximum flexibility supported by maximum safety.

Flat TV brackets:

The effect achieved if you use one of these is much like what it would be if you were to hang or mount a picture. These brackets will mount your TV flat against the wall, and are best used if the viewing positions in the room are fixed.

Cantilever wall mounts:

These offer great flexibility, which is what the word cantilever refers to. They tilt both up and down and from left to right, so if you have a large room with a number of viewing positions, or are likely to move the furniture around then this type of bracket is the one for you. Cantilever brackets are often a little more expensive than their simpler wall mount counterparts but this is because cantilever brackets provide greater freedom and flexibility.

Swivel TV brackets:

Mainly used for mounting smaller LCD TVs with screens under 30″. Like cantilever brackets they can also move up an down and left to right.

Ceiling brackets:

These attach to the ceiling and generally offer rotating, tilting and swiveling features.

What is the best TV bracket?
We are often asked what is the best TV wall bracket, and the honest answer is, it depends on a number of factors.
A bracket’s job is a humble one, firstly, it is there to safely support your plasma or LCD TV, so you need to make sure it will hold the size and weight of your TV. A good indicator of whether a supplier’s brackets will last is the length of their guarantee; you don’t want your TV to suddenly come crashing down just 18 months after you purchased the bracket, so choose a supplier that’s prepared to guarantee its products for years.
After this, it is a question of positioning. Do you want the TV to hang from the ceiling, or do you want to mount your screen above a desk?
One thing is certain, after safety, the best brackets are invisible, and claim no glory for showing off your home entertainment system.
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a ceiling mounted TV

Ceiling mounted Plasmas and LCDs for business

Remember the days sales presentations were done with overhead overlay projectors? No color, just black and white static images run through the copy machine. The whirring sound of the fan and the heat given off by the lamp?

Those days are gone. Now, the hot ticket in your board or conference room is a Plasma or LCD flat panel display either wall mounted with brackets or hung from the ceiling.

With this your sales presentations are certain to add a touch of class and awe at the larger than life images, either for showing videos, Powerpoint presentations or just computer displays,

It’s a valuable sales tool that will pay for itself in short time, Ask your local professional the best way to mount your plasma/LCD TV by bringing him a diagram of your conference or board room, or have him visit. It’s well worth it.