Sanus has introduced a number of new TV wall mounts.  Details follow.

(ST. PAUL, Minn.)—Sanus Systems®, the leading global brand of audio/video mounts, furnishings and consumer electronics accessories, announces the shipment of two new Sanus HDpro™ Series full-motion wall mounts with the easiest post-installation adjustment technology available and complete FollowThru™ in-arm cable management, allowing installers to create a clean, professional flat-panel TV display.

VisionMount® models XF228 and LF228 are being offered within the Sanus HDpro™ Series, a collection of products designed specifically for professional AV installers.

“We’ve really listened to the needs of pro-AV installers and reacted through the engineering of our Sanus HDpro™ products,” said Steve Frank, Sanus director of product management. “The features on the new XF228 and LF228, from post-installation adjustment to cable management, make it incredibly easy for an installer to create a professional TV display in any room, and in significantly less time than is required to install mounts without these features.”

Both mounts offer ProSet™ post-installation adjustment, allowing the installer to adjust the height and level the display after the mount is installed on the wall. A major innovation is the FollowThru™ cable management system, which conceals and routes cables through the entire length of the mounting arm-even at the elbow-without inhibiting movement. The mounts also feature pre-assembled interfaces and strong, ultra-light extruded aluminum wall plates for the easiest and quickest installation possible. The QuickConnect™ system allows the TV to easily click into place, lock and also remove with the push of a release tab.

The XF228 and LF228 also offer 28 inches of full-motion extension, Virtual Axis™ fingertip tilt for effortless viewing angle adjustment without the use of tools, an open wall-plate design for generous cable management, and tool-less tension adjustment.

The XF228 supports TVs from 42 to 63 inches and up to 200 lbs., and lists for $619.99. The LF228 supports TVs from 37 to 58 inches and up to 135 lbs., and lists for $469.99 USD.

About Sanus Systems
Sanus Systems®, a division of Milestone AV Technologies, designs and builds fine AV mounts, furniture, stands and accessories. Every Sanus product is engineered to enhance AV systems and the surrounding décor. Today Sanus offers more than 300 home theater units, TV and audio stands, mounts, speaker supports, AV equipment racks and accessories. Sanus products are available at thousands of retail locations worldwide and can be seen at the company’s website: www.sanus.com.

Here’s a nice little supplement to the full TV wall mount tutorial. This is more of a photo walk-through, featuring a flat mount for a Samsung LCD TV.

TV Wall Mount Tools

• 2-foot level
• Ratchet (for lag bolts)
• Screwdriver
• Hammer
• Cordless drill
• Mounting brackets
• HDMI cable
• Component cables

TV Wall Mount Bracket (rear of TV)

TV Wall Mount Leveling

TV Wall Mount Wiring Holes

In the above photo, note the use of the desk grommets, which are used in the complete TV wall mount tutorial.

TV Wall Mount Wiring

TV Wall Mount Finished Installation

Premier Mounts has put together a high-end luxury system for plasma and LCD mounting solutions.  This integrated lift system allows you to completely conceal the presence of an LCD or plasma TV and use the motorized lift system to bring it in view only when you want to watch TV. Starting at $2500 though, it is only for the most serious applications.

For more details, see the Premier Mounts press release below.

Premier Mounts Introduces the First Fully-Integrated TV Lift System

Motorized lift can be adapted to a variety of home, hospitality and business settings

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Jan. 8, 2008) – Designing versatile and functional A/V solutions for more than 30 years, Premier Mounts (http://www.premiermounts.com) has expanded its mount portfolio to include motorized lift systems for flat-panel displays. Premier Mounts will introduce the industry’s first fully-integrated motorized lift system at the 2009 CES trade show in Las Vegas (booth #20507).

The use of motorized lifts has become standard in luxury home living rooms, bedrooms and boardrooms. Insert into an existing or customized cabinet, the mount enables homeowners and businesses to hide or conceal their flat-panel TVs at the touch of a button.

“Many consumers and businesses like having the option to hide or put away large flat-panel TVs when not in use,” said Jason Cole, product marketing manager at Premier Mounts. “Not only does it free up space, the lift also maintains the integrity of a room’s design. With so many design options available for cabinets and cases, Premier Mounts’ motorized mounting systems can add a luxurious and customized element to any space.”

Premier Mounts’ LIFT1 (single system) and LIFT2 (dual system) are the simplest, quietest and safest motorized lift systems on the market today. Both systems have a maximum extension (raised height) of 71 inches — one of the highest reaches available. LIFT1 system holds flat-screens up to 52 inches can support up to 180 lbs. and has a MSRP listing of $2,499.99. The dual system, LIFT2, has a MSRP listing of $4,199.99 and can support flat-panels up to 58 inches and 360 lbs.

The Premier Mounts LIFT systems include:
• Steel three-channel floorboard
• Self-contained two-speed lift mechanism with no exposed chains
• Lift controller module
• Rear support collar
• Universal flat-panel mount
• Hinged or floating lid mechanism
Optional equipment available with each system includes an AC Power Sensor ($99.99) and an infrared handheld remote with a wired Control Receiver Panel ($119.99).

About Premier Mounts
For more than 30 years, Premier Mounts has been at the forefront of the audio/visual industry, creating solutions that have opened new opportunities for the use of A/V technology in homes, businesses and educational institutions. A global leader in developing and delivering innovative supporting solutions for projectors and flat-panel displays, Premier Mounts pioneered the concept of the universal mount. Today, Premier Mounts’ employees around the world pride themselves on connecting customers to the finest mounting solutions for A/V technology. For more information on Premier Mounts, please visit http://www.premiermounts.com
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If there’s one question that I receive more than any other, it’s about the stand that I used in the How to Wall Mount a TV guide.  While selecting the right TV wall mount is important, it’s also a good idea to find a nice piece of furniture to put all of your AV equimpment inside of.  Things like DVD and Blu-Ray players, cable and satellite boxes, and video game systems like the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii need a place to reside along with your new LCD or plasma TV.

You want something that has a clean look and goes well with your existing furniture.  If you can’t find anything locally (I know this can be hard), consider looking online at Amazon.com.  They’ve got some nice AV cabinets that work well with wall mounted TVs.  Additionally, if you don’t want to mount your TV on the wall, many of these AV cabinets work well (or were designed to work) as a stand for your large LCD or plasma TV.

Here’s 6 great-looking AV cabinets/stands that will work great with a flat panel TV:

1. Walker Edison 44 inch Cortez Wood TV Console

This TV stand and AV cabinet is available in both black and brown wood.  It accommodates most flat-screen TVs up to 65 inches when used as a stand.  Obviously, you can make it work with a number of different configurations for wall mounted TVs.  You get one shelf spanning across the width of the stand for AV components and a rear access hole for wiring.  Additionally, the bottom portion of the cabinet serves as a media storage compartment with two doors for accessing DVDs, games and accessories.  Click here see more.

2. Urbane TV Stand-60″

This espresso-colored TV stand features four individual shelves, two of which are adjustable.  This unique-looking design features two media drawers in the middle of the cabinet, which divide the component shelves.  While you can place an LCD or plasma TV up to 60″ in size on this stand, it will work beautifully with just about any TV above 40″ when mounted on the wall. Click here see more.

3. Linon Sutton 54-Inch Plasma TV Stand, Black

This black TV stand will hold up to a 54″ LCD or plasma TV.  It features an open back with plenty of shelf space for AV components and two drawers for media and accessories. Click here see more.

4. Gothic Cabinet Craft Real Wood Plasma TV Stand

This light brown wood TV stand features a single top shelf with a wide cable access hole in the back.  Two drawers occupy what would be a bottom drawer and can hold an assortment of media and accessories.  Best of all, this TV stand ships as a one piece unit with no assembly required. Click here see more.

5. Techcraft CRE48B Hi Boy Credenzas for 48-Inch Flat Panel Televisions

This black TV stand has a closed front, which is good for AV components that operate via bluetooth remotes or will otherwise be open when watching TV or playing games.  AV cabinets with doors can sometimes be irritating when trying to use remotes; however, they come in handy when trying to convince a spouse that there won’t be a bunch of unsightly “stuff” out in the living room if you move a LCD or plasma TV in there.  Just be ready for the trade off of aesthetics over function if you decide on a cabinet with doors. Click here see more.

6. 60″ Plasma TV Console with Media Storage – Black

This sleek-looking TV stand features brushed metal legs and handles, which really set off nicely against the black finish.  You get 3 center shelves with caple access holes at the back of each shelf.  Additionally, there are two media cabinets, one on each side of the shelves, which allow for storage of media and accessories. Click here see more.

Peerless, a popular and leading maker of TV wall mounts, has launched a new line of products to meet the demand for flexible wall mounting options.  Specifically, the wall furniture is designed to seamlessly integrate A/V components like DVD players, Blu-ray players and home theater receivers with your wall mounted flat panel TVs.

Take a look at this two-shelf option at Amazon: SCS212 – Wall Mounted Dual Component Shelf

CHICAGO – Peerless Industries, Inc., the industry leader in professional-grade audio/visual mounting solutions today announced the availability of its new expandable and elegant SmartMount^® Wall Furniture. The new furniture is the only wall furniture on the market that allows seamless installation of additional shelving while offering perfect centering underneath the mounted flat panel screen, making it a smart choice now and for the future.

Single-Stud and Double-Stud Models Deliver Center Component Placement

Peerless’ SmartMount^® Wall Furniture is available in both single and double-stud models enabling the shelving units to be centered underneath the mounted flat panel screen. With a per shelf load capacity of 80 lb, these shelving units support even the heaviest of components. This new series of shelving units comes in a one or two-shelf configuration with the option to add extra shelves creating a personalized solution that is elegant and expandable.

Sleek Appearance Enhanced With Internal Cable Management

The elegant design of Peerless’ SmartMount^® Wall Furniture sleek lines, high gloss color and tinted glass shelving complements any environment. Its built-in cable and power strip housing, which holds a 4 or 6-plug power strip, conceals cables from view and centralizes components under the mounted TV for an ultra-clean, picture perfect installation.

Pricing and Availability

The new SmartMount^® Wall Furniture is now available in high gloss black. Prices range from $159 to $349 depending on the model. To find out more about Peerless’ professional grade mounting solutions, visit www.peerlessmounts.com.

You can (and should) take it upon yourself to mount your flat panel TV on the wall; however there are a few things to consider before setting out on this task.

1. Buy the Right Wall Mount for Your TV’s Application

Take a little while to reflect on how your TV will actually be used?  Will it be used at different viewing angles? If the answer is “yes”, then you should probably be looking at swivel wall mounts so you can angle it toward your kitchen while you are cooking or toward the bathroom while you are getting ready in the morning if it is a bedroom TV.

Give due consideration to the layout of the room. If your TV will be mounted above eye-level, then a tilting wall mount is probably in your future. Planning ahead will help you get the most out of your viewing experience.

2. TV Wall Mounts are Made for Different Sized TVs – Get It Right

In my experience, the boneheads at Circuit City and Best Buy don’t know jack about mounting a TV on the wall.  If you’ve read the content on this site, you know more than they do. TV wall mounts are now standardized in sizing and bolt options. You should get your TV wall mount from a reputable vendor like Amazon.com so that you can be sure that your mount fits your new TV.  Having good customer service and a return policy is important.  You don’t have to spend $200 at Circuit City on a TV wall mount that you can get from a good online vendor like Amazon for well under $100 in most cases.  Amazon and other online vendors have great mounts.  Click here to see what Amazon has to offer in its wide selection of TV wall mounts.

3. Wooden Studs in Your Wall Make Life Easier

Make sure you know what is inside your wall.  Wooden studs make the job so much easier.  Metal studs make installations more difficult and require more thought and consideration on the approach you should take to mounting your TV.  If you have metal studs in your wall, make sure you exercise extra care in getting the job done right.

4. Apartment Dwellers, Make Sure You Are Allowed to Put Holes in the Wall

Take the time or read your lease or talk to your landlord before you start the the wall mounting project.  Banging on or putting holes in the wall of an apartment can get you into hot water with your landlord.  Make sure you are allowed to put it on the wall before you invest in a wall mount or other tools.  If you are not squared away on the front end, you could end up shelling out damages to your landlord or even get yourself evicted for breaching your lease.

5. Get Your Tools BEFORE Starting the Project

Once you start on wall mounting your TV, you don’t want to have to stop for an emergency run to Home Depot for a socket or Office Max for a desk grommet.  Make a list of the tools and accessories you need the day before you plan on installing your TV on the wall.  Look in your tool box and make sure you have everything.  If not, go borrow that tool from your neighbor or make that run to Lowes.

Planning ahead will help you TV wall mount installation go much smoother.  It will also help you while you are working on your project because you will have already planned your steps and you will know what is coming next.

TV wall mounts come in all shapes and sizes.  The large variety of wall mounts available can perform many different functions.  Make sure you know what is need to fit your own personal space.

There are three basic types of mounts for mounting your flat panel TV on the wall.  Below you’ll find descriptions how each of these types of TV wall mounts work and where you should use them in your house.  Additionally, you’ll find links at the end of each description that takes you to ArmorMount’s selection for each type of mount.  ArmorMount is a trusted and respected seller of TV wall mounts, who provide you with the best bang for your buck on wall mounts and accessories. By clicking on the ArmorMount links you can see images and specifications of particular mounts and hopefully get a better idea of how they will work in your space.

1. Low Profile TV Wall Mounts

Low profile mounts keep your TV close to the wall and hide unsightly cables quite well.  The mount used in the TV mounting instructions here on TVWallMountGuide.Net features a low profile TV wall mount.  There is a good reason for this choice.

In the room that this Samsung 42″ plasma TV was installed, the wall on which the TV was installed is at an angle where you can see down the wall from both sides of the TV.  That is to say, there are no closed corners to this wall in the living room.  When you walk in the front door, you see the TV from the side.  With a low profile TV wall mount, however, you see very little of the TV and it really shows how clean the install shaped up.

For More on Low Profile TV Wall Mounts – Click Here

2. Tilt TV Wall Mounts

Tilting mounts do just what the name implies – they can tilt downward for better viewing angles when mounting the TV up higher than eye level.  These mounts typically tilt down about 15 degrees or so and the TV sets about 4″ (give or take) from the wall.

A rather popular trend is mounting a flat panel TV above a fireplace.  While there are a number of considerations that go into such a project, the use of a tilt TV wall mount would work well over a fireplace.

For More on Tilt TV Wall Mounts – Click Here

3. Swivel TV Wall Mounts

Swivel mounts work well in a number of situations.  If you’ve got a wall that doesn’t have an open corner where the side of the TV is visible, the a swivel mount is quite convenient.  Swivel mounts also work well is offices, kitchens and bedrooms due to the flexibility of angling the TV for the viewing position.

For More on Swivel TV Wall Mounts – Click Here

In order to properly and safely mount your LCD or plasma TV on the wall, you’re going to need some tools to make it work right and keep that expensive TV up on the wall.

Here’s the tools used in the project described by this guide:

• Power Drill and 3/16? bit
• Socket set
• Tape measure
• 2? level
• Hammer
• A few nails
• Utility knife
• Stud-finder (not used for this project, but some find these quite handy)
• Strong Friend

Gather your tools before you open the box and start into the process of assembling and hanging the TV wall mount.  This way, you won’t be distracted by missing tools during your project.

Don’t Get Suckered With High-Priced TV Wall Mounts at Retail Stores

Selecting the proper wall mount for your new plasma or LCD TV is an important decision.  If you purchased (or will be purchasing) a television from a big box retail store like Best Buy or Circuit City, then the store probably carries wall mounts as well. Plasma and LCD TV wall mounts are high profit items for the big box stores. Best Buy, for instance, carries a variety of wall mounts for flat panel plasma and LCD TVs, but they charge $200-$400 for them. Don’t get suckered for these prices.  The wall mounts that these big box retailers sell are the same quality that you pay a fraction of the price at less expensive online retailers.

Don’t Get Scammed By Lame Online Sellers

While you could go on ebay and find some really cheap TV wall mount, there is no way to know who you are actually dealing with or whether the ebay seller can deliver the right mount for your TV.  Additionally, there are many fly-by-night drop shippers offering low priced mounts of unknown quality.  While you don’t need to get ripped off by a retail store, you also want to avoid buying a piece of junk from some unknown seller or mount maker.  In short, you should only purchase a quality mount from a reputable retailer and you should buy a reputable branded mount as well.

Buy a Flat Panel Wall Mount From a Reputable Seller at a Reasonable Price

As noted above, retail stores mark up the price of plasma and LCD wall mounts.  Additionally, there are online sellers that market questionable products at cheap prices.  So then, what are your options?  There are a few reputable brands and sellers online that give you a quality mount without gouging you on price.

Amazon.com offers a number of affordable flat panel TV mounts. Cheetah Mount’s Tilt TV Mount for 32-55? Plasma & LCD best seller covers the most popular size range of 32? to 55? flat panel TVs.  Amazon.com also offers free shipping and a 100% money back guarantee on many of the TV wall mounts sold on the site.

You can view their entire selection of mounts in the Amazon TV wall mount category.

Popular types of TV wall mounts include:

• Low Profile TV Wall Mounts
• Tilt TV Wall Mounts
• Swivel TV Wall Mounts

Again, don’t shell out the ridiculous prices that Best Buy, Circuit City and the rest charge for flat panel mounts.  Save a couple hundred bucks and get a mount that you know fits your TV for much less.  For more information you can also visit our guide to Types of TV Wall Mounts.