Mounting a TV is a great way to free up space in your living room. If you’ve got kids who get touchy with electronics that they shouldn’t be putting their hands on, an out-of-reach TV will keep gooey prints off your new OLED screen. In terms of visual charm, mounting a TV is a staple of modern home decor. It’s aesthetically pleasing, especially with TVs getting thinner every year. Plus, they can go anywhere from a flat wall to a corner, and even above a fireplace (although we advise exercising caution when doing so).
If you’re on the fence about mounting your new set, where it should go, and what mount you need, we’ve put together this guide on what to consider about your home before mounting, and what hardware you should be on the lookout for to get the job done right.
What’s with your walls?
Almost all
universal TV mount are compatible with drywall and come with all the necessary hardware you need to install, including bolts and drywall anchors. If you are installing your wall mount on a plaster or masonry surface, you’ll need some stronger hardware that won’t come in the wall mount box. (Not sure what type of material your walls have? 
This may require a trip to the local home or hardware store to gather the necessary power tools and products. One other thought about location: We suggest you avoid mounting a TV over a fireplace if you can — check out this article for our thoughts on that controversial topic.
Just as most TV wall mounts are compatible with drywall, all TVs use a standard mounting pattern, called a VESA pattern. The name is an acronym for the Video Electronics Standards Association, the body that decided what that generic pattern is. Basically, it just means that whichever wall mount you choose, it will be easy to attach to your TV.
Size, weight, and flexibility
When looking at wall mounts online, they will most likely be rated by the screen size of the TV they support and the weight they can hold, the latter of which is the most important factor. Different brands vary in weight even if the sizes of TVs are the same. If you are looking at a TV wall mount online, check the product description to see more information about the maximum weight and screen size it can handle. You can also find this info on the wall mount’s box.
The next thing to consider is the flexibility you want your TV to have while mounted. If you want to be able to see your TV from other rooms, a good option is a pivoting wall mount. This will let you change the direction the TV is facing to optimize the picture on the screen, even if you aren’t sitting right in front of the TV. If you are mounting your TV above the average eye level (42 inches), you’ll want to invest in a TV wall mount that tilts down to improve picture quality, thus for
tilt TV mount. Fortunately, most mounts can tilt and pivot.
If the TV can be positioned at the ideal height and you don’t need to access the TV ports on a regular basis, a
fixed TV wall mount will simplify the installation and the TV will be close to the wall, taking up less space. Consider a slim mount if this is the case for a more elegant overall appearance. Many tout how close they can hang to the wall.
If you are mounting your TV in the corner, you will most likely need a specially designed corner mount. A fully articulating mount is necessary to secure the mounting plate to the wall and keep the TV extended at all times.
One final consideration is a universal TV base. Combining the best of both worlds (table-top and wall mounting), these universal bases come with VESA-certified mounting arms and a bracket to hang them from. The bracket itself is normally height-adjustable, and many models will even allow you to tilt and swivel your TV from side to side.
To sum up, when selecting your TV wall mount, make sure you keep in mind the mount style you will need and pay special attention to the amount of weight the mount can hold. If you need help installing your new
full motion TV mount, check out our how-to guide to mounting a TV. Once you have the wall mount installed and the TV hooked up, all you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy your favorite show or movie.
This is a big advantage over the fixed and tilting models which require a large flat wall area – and also require you to view the TV straight-on. With this type of mount, you can push it against the wall when not in use, but then pull it out and angle it towards the room when viewing. As I said earlier, the term articulating wall mount does cover a wide variety of mounts. The most flexible type of mounts are full motion TV mounts. Also called fully articulating, or
cantilever TV mounts, these TV wall mounts are the most versatile type that you can buy. They will allow you to move the screen to almost any position you could possibly want.
Rolling TV stands, or
TV cart, or
mobile TV cart, are a great video and graphic solution for businesses. They help boost your presentations in conference rooms, trade shows, hotels, meetings, and other settings.
Because they are mobile you can take them in different places without having to worry about dislodging the displays from walls. And since most TV rolling stands are height adjustable and can be tilted, you can adjust them to your viewing preference.
Some TV stands come with shelves for storing items such as laptops, sovund systems and speakers, allowing you to have your presentation on wheels. There is a wide range of rolling TV stands in the market. To help you narrow down the list, here are some of our picks for the best rolling TV stands.
Do you want to buy the best rolling
TV stand cart? Are you looking for a flat-screen TV cart with wheels? In this article, we will help you choose the best rolling TV stand or cart. Many people don’t like hanging up their TVs on the wall like a frame.
If you are among them, you need a rolling TV cart that allows you to move your TV anywhere in your home. Not only it protects the TV from damages, but a rolling TV cart is also compact and lightweight.
In this article, we have a list of the best rolling TV carts as well as buying criteria that enable you to choose the best product to meet your specific needs. Without further ado, let’s review the rolling TV carts.
ONKRON TV stand or rolling cart is designed for TV sizes of 55 inches to 80 inches. It is an ideal product for curved panel screens, OLED plasma flat, LCD, and LED TVs with VESA mounting holes supporting from a minimum 200x200mm to maximum 800x500mm.
It is made of high-quality steel material that ensures the security of your TV and stable fixation. It can bear a TV weight of up to 200 pounds. It comes with a detailed instructional manual, which helps in quick and easy assembly. The essential hardware accessories make it easy for you to install your TV on the cart.
Perlesmith Mobile TV stand is a flat-screen TV cart with wheels and
swivel wall mount TV bracket designed for accommodating 23 inches to 55 inch LED, LCD, and curved and flat screens. It can handle a weight of 55 pounds. It is a rolling TV cart that fits VESA from 100x100mm to 400x400mm.
The interesting feature of Perlesmith mobile TV stand is its adjustable tray that has a strong media shelf holding your DVD player, laptop, or gaming console. The distance from the AV shelf to the floor is 12 inches to 24 inches. You can adjust the wall mount plate and choose your preferred height. This allows for a customizable viewing experience.
Perlesmith mobile TV stand comes with a built-in wire management system in its metal column, which allows for simple organization and concealment of cables and wires in the back of the stand.