You Can Wall Mount Your Television On Your Own

By Author: Laura Coates
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When you purchase a television that needs to be wall mounted you have several different options for mounting. Depending on which option you choose, you can either mount for free, a little bit of money, or a lot of money. It depends on how much time and trouble you want to put into the process. Be sure to weigh your options so you can find the method that will work best for you.

Your first option is to have the person who delivers your LCD TV or plasma mount it. Some companies will offer this service for a fee. Typically, you will have to pay for this when you purchase the television set. When your TV is delivered, the company will ask you where you want to place the wall mount, and they will then mount it for you. This process will not take very long at all, and they will probably even hook up your television so you can start watching as soon as they leave.

The second option you have is to call someone to come out and mount it for you. If a company has to come out to your home, they are going to charge you quite a bit, even though it is just a small job. They will charge you for travel time and a house ...
... call, along with the cost of the LCD TV wall mount or plasma wall mount as well as the cost of the actual mounting. They may or may not hook up your television for you while mounting it.

Your third option is the best for many people. You can mount your television on your own. Simply follow the instructions, and you can get your TV up in no time at all. Simply grab a screwdriver, a leveler, and another person and you will be ready to go. It will not take long for you to complete the process of mounting your TV.

All that you will have to do is attach the wall bracket to a stud in the wall, then attach the other bracket to the TV, and then attach the two brackets together. In most cases, this makes more sense that paying someone to mount it for you. You do not have to be skilled in electronics in order to mount your TV properly.

If you are going to mount your TV on your own, make sure that you have two people and that both of you can pick the TV up. As long as you have those two things, you will be able to save money by mounting your TV on your own.

If you do not feel comfortable mounting your TV, do not hesitate to get someone to mount it for you. Choose the option that makes the best sense for you. Consider your options and then make the decision that you need in order to get your TV mounted.

You will need to purchase an LCD TV bracket, or a plasma TV bracket for all three of these options. Make sure you buy a wall mount that will meet your needs and fits the LCD TV or plasma TV you have bought. Remember that once you have bought a wall bracket and tried to fit it and found out it doesn't fit, it is very unlikely that the company you bought it from will accept it back as unwanted as they will be unable to sell it on. If you need to return an item, make sure it is the same state as you bought it.
Laura Coates is one of two Direcrors at Chase AV Direct. Chase AV Direct specialise in audio visual accessories including plasma mounts and brackets.