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Introduction to Wall Mounting a Flat Panel LCD or Plasma TV

By Matthew Torres, About.com

It's a good idea to get a plan together before tackling the long overdue man's room improvement project - wall mounting a HDTV.

Understand the Basics - Research Wall Mounts

Wall mounting is a fairly simple project partly due to a standard in place for TVs and mounting kits. The holes line up. In addition, mount manufacturers are designing an array of flexible mounts for just about any situation.

Wall mounts can tilt, swivel, rotate, etc. They can bear a lot of weight when properly installed. Have money, have mount.

Generally, mounts will increase in prices as movement of the mount increases. This means fixed mounts are generally lower in cost than a full motion mount. The same also applies for size of the mount - a 26" mount will generally cost less than a 46" mount.

Keep in mind that the mount will likely outlast the HDTV so be sure to buy one with the features you'll want for the years to come.

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