MOUNT BUYING GUIDE
Save space & add style
You can create valuable space on top of furniture or remove your furniture
altogether for a clean, modern look in any room. Mounting your TV on the
wall and out of the way is a great way to emphasize its sleek, thin design.
Improve viewing angles & eliminate glare
Get the most out of your flat-panel TV by mounting it on the wall for optimal
performance. Wall mounts can extend, tilt and swivel, making it easy to find
the best viewing angle and reduce glare from lights or windows.
Safety
Mounting your flat-panel TV on the wall is the safest option
for protecting your family, pets, and property. With their tall,
thin structure, flat-panel TVs are very susceptible to tipping
over, which can cause property damage, personal injury or
even death. Luckily, no matter your mount type, mounting
your flat-panel TV is a safe and secure way to avoid property
damage and injury.
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REASONS TO MOUNT
When shopping for a TV mount, you’ll want a basic understanding of
components, features, and uses in order to make an informed buying choice.
Let’s go over some important considerations when buying your perfect TV mount.
Safety first!
Before you consider anything else, always ensure your mount is UL-listed.
UL is the world’s largest product safety testing and certification organization.
If your mount is UL-listed, you can trust its ability to safely support its listed
TV weight on the approved surfaces.
Where will your TV be?
Do you have a large room with multiple seating areas, a space with a lot of
natural light, or is there only one seating area (such as in front of a treadmill)?
If you have a space that has many needs to cater to, you will want to invest in
a mount that can extend, tilt and swivel – a full-motion mount makes it easy to
view from any angle.
SHOPPING FOR A TV MOUNT
What else should you consider
when buying a mount?
With so many different mount options and possibly new vocabulary, it can be
hard to make a decision. Here are some great items to watch for when
buying your mount.
Maximum extension:
If you have a large TV and/or large room, having a
mount that allows maximum extension is especially important. No one has
to suffer through a bad TV viewing experience with the right mount of
extension in a full-motion mount.
Tool-less Tilt:
Adjusting your TV tilt with a tool can be cumbersome. Tool-less tilt allows you
to move your TV to the perfect viewing position with the touch of a fingertip.
Dual Stud Wall Plate:
Here, your mount secures into two wall studs, offering
expanded placement options on wall and added stability.
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Side-to-Side Slide:
Also known as ‘Lateral Shift,’ this feature allows you to
shift your TV side-to-side on the wall plate. This feature is very helpful for
installation situations in which the wall studs are not centered on your
preferred mounting location.
Wall Surface Type:
Do you have wood or steel studs? Or perhaps you have a concrete wall.
These are things you have to keep in mind when purchasing a mount, as not
all mounts include the appropriate anchor kits for mounting to concrete or
steel studs. If you are unsure which wall anchors are included in the box, one
can always reference the product manual or contact customer service for help.
Mount Compatibility:
Many TVs feature the same screen size, but other variables
such as product weight and mounting hole patterns may
affect their mount compatibility. Skip the guesswork and
confirm compatibility instantly by using the SANUS
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Tool. Simply enter your TV model number
and in seconds, the SANUS MountFinder will provide a
complete list of SANUS TV Wall Mounts guaranteed to
work with your specific TV.
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MOUNT TYPES
Full-Motion
Full-motion mounts provide the most flexibility for on-wall TV placement.
Facilitating a variety of possible viewing angles, full-motion mounts are
perfectly suited for rooms with lots of ambient light or large seating areas.
Tilting
Tilting mounts can be tilted up or down to reduce unwanted glare and
reflections from lights and windows. Tilting mounts are the perfect solution
for rooms with a lot of light or viewing locations in which the TV will be
placed above eye level.
Fixed-Position/Low-Profile
A simple, safe solution to make the most of a small space;
Fixed-position mounts position TVs almost flush with the wall.
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Doing it yourself? Before diving into the installation of your new TV wall Mount,
take a moment to assess variables that will affect the installation process.
Wood Studs:
Always consider the spacing of the wood studs in your mounting location and
verify that the wall plate spans the width of the stud bay (16in vs. 24in.).
Concrete or Steel Stud:
Not all mounts are compatible with steel studs or concrete walls. When
applicable, be sure that the mount you’ve purchased includes the appropriate
concrete or steel stud anchor kit for your mounting surface.
If your product does not include the appropriate kit,
make sure to reference the manual or contact customer support.
It is not recommended to install a full-motion mount onto a concrete wall,
please consult a professional installer.
INSTALLING YOUR TV MOUNT:
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
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HeightFinder:
Use the HeightFinder tool on SANUS.com to take the guesswork out of
determining where to drill on your wall for a desired TV height.
Installation template:
With an installation template, you can drill holes with ease and confidence.
There is no need to support the weight of your mount wall plate while you
try to drill into your wall.
Installation videos:
If you’re a visual learner, or just want a little extra help, there are step-by-step
instructions to easily follow while you are installing your mount.
Post-installation level adjustment:
Post-installation level adjustment makes it easy to ensure the mounted TV is
perfectly level, and lateral shift makes it easy to center the TV on the wall,
even with off-center studs.
INSTALLING YOUR TV MOUNT:
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Mounting your TV will instantly make your space look sleek and modern,
but there are additional options that can make your TV viewing
experience even better.
Cable management:
Cable tunnels and in-wall cable management systems areboth great
options for concealing unsightly cables.
Sound bar:
If you’re planning to enrich your HDTV experience with HiFi sound,
you’ll want to invest in a soundbar mount that connects to the bottom
of your TV or TV mount.
Other components:
Be sure to invest in mounting solutions for other small/medium sized
components such as a cable box, Blu-ray player, or video game console.
INSTALLING YOUR TV MOUNT:
FINISHING TOUCHES
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