There are many reasons for attaching the TV to the wall. Some people believe it looks better and the TV takes up less space. Others say it means you do not need an additional piece of furniture and the TV is also protected from accidents, which is particularly handy for families with small children. But what do you need to consider when buying and installing a wall bracket for a TV? And what options are there for racks and brackets for projectors and speakers? Here you will find all you need to know.
The VESA standard for TV wall brackets
TVs usually come with a stand but manufacturers do not tend to supply a free wall bracket. But at least: They do some of the groundwork for you. There are four rectangular threaded holes arranged on the back of flat-screen televisions for screws that will allow you to mount the TV wall bracket.
A standard put in place by the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) for flat screens ensures that these holes are not positioned in a completely random way. This standard is called FDMI (Flat Display Mounting Interface) and provides information about the maximum weight and the distance of the holes. Holes are therefore not spaced in a random way.
They can only be positioned at the following distances: 75, 100, 200, 300, 400, 600 and 800 millimetres. The larger and heavier the TV, the greater the distance.
Measure the distance between the holes (once horizontally, once vertically) and also note the diagonal length of the screen and the weight of the TV. This information will allow you to buy the appropriate wall bracket for your TV.
Different types of TV wall brackets
Once the safety aspect has been resolved, the next question is: Which model should you choose? In principle, there are the following types:
- Rigid wall bracket: The most simple version. The TV hangs quite close to the wall, almost like a painting.
Inclinable wall bracket: The TV can be tilted up or down. This is useful if you need to place your TV quite high up, for example.
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