These days ticket prices at theaters are getting to be outrageously expensive, and when you add in the cost of the snack food and the parking, a family can easily spend $70 just to see a movie. In addition, with all of the high definition TV shows that are broadcast now, and the plethora of on-demand movie channels, and the advent of blu-ray discs and more affordable blu-ray players, it is no wonder that more and more homeowners are creating home theaters in the living room.
It used to be that the home theater involved a very bulky projection TV. Now, even the largest HD LCD and plasma TV sets are becoming more reasonably priced, so the best option is to get one of these flat TVs. Moreover, despite improvements in recent LCD models, a plasma TV is still the closest thing you are going to get movie screen. So, get a large plasma TV, and mount it on your wall. A plasma TV wall mount is not very expensive; the main thing is to make sure that it is installed properly.
Plasma TV wall mounts are made by plasma TV manufacturers, but those are expensive and not necessary. Get a mount made by a manufacturer such as Armormount, and it should cost you less than $80. Just make sure it works for your TV. A mount is really two parts. Plasma mount brackets attach to the wall, with another part attaching to the TV.
If you have concrete walls, the most difficult task is drilling the holes, using the right kind of drill bit and drill for concrete. If like most you have hollow walls, you need to use a stud finder to find the studs behind the drywall, because you need to be certain that your holes will be drilled in these solid studs. Use the bracket to mark where the holes will go, and drill the holes after you are sure the marks for the holes are level. Then attach the bracket to the wall with the right kind of screws for your wall’s material, and once again check that it is level.
When attaching the other part to the TV, you may have to use trial and error with several kinds of screws before you find the right ones for your set. Make sure it is snug, and then have at least one other person help you lift it on to the bracket.
Plasma TV wall mounting is easy and saves space, and you can have the TV at the perfect level for your eyes.
