Today the flat screen TV is very popular among consumers. It is easy to see why these modern TVs are such a hit with viewers all over the world. They are much lighter in weight, they offer a true HDTV high resolution picture, and they take up much less space than the old CRT TVs of years gone by.

Because of the greatly decreased space requirements and much lighter weight many people today are finding it better just to do a wall mount flat screen installation.

Flat panel wall mounted units offer several advantages over setting them on conventional type TV floor stands.

1 – A wall mounted flat screen TV looks very modern and stylish and can really add to the decor of a room.
2 – Flat panel wall TV mounts will free up some valuable floor space and give your room a less cluttered look.
3 – Flat panel wall mounts with full viewing adjustments will allow for great viewing from anywhere in your room.
4 – The wall unit will get your flat screen above the floor and out of the reach of small children.

In most homes the wall mounting hardware will be secured to the hidden wood studs behind your wall exterior. You will need a stud finder to locate these studs. You must also be able to determine where any hidden water pipes or electrical wires are running behind your wall so that you do not puncture them with your mounting hardware. If you are in doubt please consult a professional first before you start.

A smaller percentage of homes will need to have the wall bracket hardware secured to concrete, cinder block or brick walls. This will require special wall anchors, but this hardware is usually included with most wall mount hardware kits supplied with the mount.

When choosing the best flat screen wall mount for your TV there are two major things you must consider. You must choose the right mount for the size TV that you have. There are some major differences between wall TV mounts for small flat screen TVs and the larger flat screen TVs. You must pick the right mount for the size of your television to hold it properly.

There are 3 main types of flat screen TV wall mounts to choose from. The next thing that you will need to decide is what type of TV wall unit that you will need that will fit your needs and your budget.