TV wall mounts are most commonly used for fixing LCD and Plasma TV's onto a wall. Obviously, the older style box television set may also be wall-mounted. If you are interested in this sort of TV wall mount then you would most likely be better off just looking for advice or even a contractor to help you install wall cabinets or shelving to put it in. Usually, there's a technique to cunningly camouflage any necessary wiring for a box set TV. You can hire an electrician for running extra wiring through the walls to the TV, but most homeowners do not like to pay substantially more for the TV installation than the TV itself.

Two of the principal skills necessary for fitting a LCD or Plasma TV wall mount will be the capability to locate more than one wall stud to fix it to. You will also require a working understanding of home electrics. Where you are feeling at ease running wiring for the power cables and video feeds then by all means do it yourself. If you know how to locate wall studs and possess basic carpentry skills you may hire an electrician to run the cables for you after which you can carry on yourself to finish the project on your own. Otherwise, it is most likely better to employ one contractor who can perform both jobs jointly.

One of the only differences between a Plasma TV and LCD (liquid crystal display) TV, so far as installation goes is, that a mid-sized LCD is significantly lighter than its Plasma counterpart. This implies that for a smaller sized or mid-sized LCD it is possible to get away with attaching the mount to only one wall stud, although you'll still need to fix down the other end with some kind of anchor.

Of course, you can still have a couch or some furniture installed for those times when all you would like to do is relax in front of the TV. On the other hand, you can also put some bookshelves up or leave the area open and put all of your furniture around your wall mounted TV should you want your room to imitate a home theater. Naturally, the older style box television set can also be wall-mounted.

Create an area where you can relax!

Plasma TVs have been a more widespread choice for home owners because of the superior brightness, a wider viewing angle, plus a broader color spectrum. However, just recently, LCD technology has begun to catch up and its lighter weight display is one trait in which the LCD is, in truth, superior. Market analysts are actually beginning to see LCD televisions overtake their Plasma counterparts.

Customize your room as well as your TV wall mount:

One of the best things about TV wall mounts is just the space that they save in the home, but the increased versatility they give to your interior decorating ideas is huge. For example, if you're worried about your new television dominating all your free time and blunting conversation with guests, put an additional chair or two underneath the TV. You and your guests may sit down to enjoy each other's company, but if your living room furniture is all pointed in the direction of the new, TV then a lull in the conversation may lead to retreating into a digital sedative.