by JCseo | Dec 22, 2015 | blog
Televisions have come a long way in the last few years, offering much better picture and sound quality than was available in the past. Televisions have also gotten larger and flatter, so in many cases it makes sense to mount the TV on the wall. TV installation may seem like a simple endeavor, but one wrong move can damage your precious new equipment – or your wall. Instead of blindly diving into installing your new TV, consider the following tips and tricks. Select Your Spot Carefully After installing your TV, it should stay in the same place for a long time. Make sure that the place you select is perfect for your purposes. When sitting where you normally will to watch shows and movies, you should be able to look straight and slightly down at the TV. Having to look up to see the television can give you a sore neck and may affect the way that you see the picture. Don’t Install Above a Fireplace Many people decide to install TVs above fireplaces, as this seems like a natural focal point for the room. Installing the television above the fireplace can be challenging in the first place because of the material that will need to be drilled through, but the TV will also be poorly positioned for viewing. Additionally, if you use the fireplace often, the heat can shorten the life of your TV. Find the Studs and Mount the Bracket After you have decided upon the perfect area to install your TV, you must find the studs that you will mount the bracket on. Use a stud...
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