Pro: Closer fit to the wall than Tilting Mounts or Full-Motion Mounts. Budget friendly.
Con: Offers no movement after TV is installed.
Pro: Allows TV to tilt, usually up to 15°. Budget Friendly.
Con: Limited motion.
Pro: Allows you to extend TV away from wall and swivel it side to side to suit your viewing angle. Usually tilts up to 15°.
Con: TV sits 1″ – 2″ further off the wall. Typical cost is between $50-$200.
Pro: A specialty mount designed for mounting TVs in corners. May tilt up to 15°.
Con: Costs $75+ and can only be utilized in corners. Limited swivel motion.
Pro: These mounts allow you to mount your TV with almost no gap between your TV and the wall. These are perfect for picture frame style TVs. Usually included with your Picture Frame TV when purchased new.
Con: These mounts are typcally designed with manufacture propriety specifically for your model of Picture Frame TV. When shopping for generic picture frame mounts it’s crucial to verify compatibility with your specific model TV.
Consider the mounting location. Exterior mountings where the mount will be exposed to drastic changes in temperature, elements, and higher humidity a mount designed for exterior use will last longer and avoid corrosion.
Pro: May offer more swivel range of motion. Some manufactures only offer single-stud mounts for TVs less than 50″.
Con: Placement of TV is limited to where your studs are located in the wall. These are better suited for areas where you don’t mind if the TV is placed or centered exactly in a specific area. Not as secure for heavier TVs.
Pro: Offers more flexibility and ability to get TV mounted to a specific measurement side to side. Best option for centering TV side-to-side in an area. Allows you to hang your TV onto two studs.
Cons: May not offer as wide a range of swivel motion as single-stud mounts.
Tip: Mounts that are designed for 24″ stud spans will offer more flexibility on side-to-side placement and likelihood of getting your TV centered precisely vs. mounts that are limited to 16″ stud spans. The 16″ stud span mounts are better for TV’s less than 50″ to avoid exposing the mount past the perimeter of the TV.
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