How to Mount a TV From the Ceiling – A Brief DIY Guide
Nowadays, when you mount a TV from the ceiling, it is still considered an innovative idea. Even if thousands of people are embracing the concept in a bid to create an ideal room by utilizing a ceiling bracket to support a TV in what is considered a practical way at space saving. As a result, when you mount a TV from the ceiling you are ultimately minimizing clutter, maximizing visibility and optimizing your television’s sound capabilities.
Another reason why so many are turning toward the ceiling is because of its empty spaces. Apart from ceiling lights, or the occasional ceiling fan, the ceiling is one area that often times gets overlooked in the décor and as a result, it remains bare.
Yet, if you have decided to take advantage of your ceiling and want to mount a TV, there are a few steps that need to be followed.
** First, you need to decide what type of ceiling mount you want. For example, flat screen, plasma TV, or LCD and if you want it to be a fixed or rotated mount. Nowadays there are more ceiling mounts available, depending on what type of TV you have and your preference, this will determine what type of ceiling mount you buy.
** Next measure your television and mark on the ceiling where you want your television to be mounted using the LCD TV bracket, making sure that the spot you pick provides the most visibility and is near to outlets. Pick a solid area to screw your mount into and make sure there is enough room between the wall and television.
** Follow this by screwing the hardware into the ceiling. Get someone to spot you while you do this.
** Then simply attach the clamps to your television and screw the mount base into the clamps.
** Following the above steps, you will now need to get someone to help you lift your television onto the mount extension, whereby you screw the mount base into the mount extension.
** Lastly, wrap the safety belt around your television.
