Important Things To Consider Before Choosing TV Brackets

Follow the TV's specifications

The TV brackets are designed to fit a specific type of TV, and the weight and the size matter. If the wall mount can only support a 33-inch TV, you shouldn't try to fit a 44-inch one. Eventually, it'll fall down.

Before choosing TV brackets, be sure to read the TV's specifications and buy a wall mount that can support the weight and the size of the TV.

Is the wall strong enough to support the heavy TV?

Before anything else, first, you need to consider whether the wall could handle the TV. Modern flat TVs are way thinner and lighter compared to the old bulky TVs, but they're still heavy.

Nowadays, most TV brackets are produced in a way that makes them compatible with almost all types of walls – drywalls and brick walls included. The TV mounts usually come with a package with the hardware you'll need to install it. Read the specification of the wall mount, so you'll know if it's compatible with your wall type.

The exact weight varies between models and brands. Even TVs of the same size can weigh differently. For example, the weight of a 55 inch TV can vary between 15-50 kg. The wall should be able to support its weight every day, without the TV ending down on the floor. The TV bracket's specification will also include the maximum size and weight that the brackets can carry.

What other components you want to install?

Are you planning to install just a TV? What other components do you want to use? Most of the people are also installing devices such as sound systems, gaming consoles, DVRs etc.

If that's your case, you need to plan space for them as well. They need to be close to the TV and an outlet, easily accessible cords which go in the TV hookups.

Pick a place with open shelves or consider installing floating shelves. The easiest solution is to place a bookshelf or a TV table underneath.

Where are the TV ports located?

Various brands design their TVs differently. That means that their ports are all over the place. Some are located on the left, some on the right, some on top, some on the bottom.

You have to choose TV brackets according to where the important ports are located. Most of the TVs (but not all of them) have their ports located in the back. If that's the case, you'll need to pick a wall mount that allows the TV to be moved forward and backward so you can plug and unplug other devices.