Mount It ATX Buyer’s Guide
Need supplies for mounting your TV but not sure where to start? At Mount It ATX, we can recommend the best TV mount, soundbar mounts, or cable management products for your needs.
Which TV Mount Is Best for You?
There are three main types of TV mounts, fixed-position, tilt and full motion.
Fixed-Position Mounts:
These mounts are the most basic style TV mount. They do not allow you to adjust the viewing angle like a tilt mount, but they do typically sit closer to the wall than tilt or full motion mounts. Some low profile fixed-position mounts allow the TV to sit just 1” or less from the wall.
Tilt Mounts:
Tilt mounts are a great solution for any TV. They allow you to adjust the viewing angle and many will also allow you to pull the TV about 6” away from the wall. That 6” of space allows you to access the back of the TV to plug in HDMI or other cables.
Full Motion Mounts:
Full motion mounts allow you to pull the TV up to 24” away from the wall and rotate, while also allowing you to tilt the TV to adjust the viewing angle. Although many full motion mounts will say they are capable of supporting TVs as large as 90”, we do not recommend full motion mounts for TVs larger than 75” for two reasons.
- The larger the TV, the less room you have to turn the TV at an angle, which can defeat the purpose of having a full motion mount.
- Depending on the weight on the TV, when pulled away from the wall, full motion mounts could put more stress on studs. In some cases, this would require additional wood blocking between the studs, for stability.
For more information on which mount is best for your needs, read our article on How to Choose the Right TV Mount.
Purchasing Your TV Mount:
You can purchase your TV mount using the links below, or we can recommend and provide a mount for purchase at the time or your appointment. Our technician will walk you through the details of which mount is best for your needs.
Why We Recommend These Products:
A TV mount should be wide enough to attach to two wall studs. These recommended products are all a minimum of 24” wide which allows them to fit most wall studs. Many of the TV mounts available on Amazon are of very low quality and are not easily adjustable. For that reason, we’ve chosen the following TV mounts for their quality, durability, strength, and adjustability.
Fixed-Position Mounts:
For more information about choosing a mount or hanging your TV, check out the following articles on our blog:
Soundbar Mounts
Mounting your soundbar below your TV provides a sleek, clean look. These mounts can either attach to the wall, or the back of the TV. We recommend the following universal and Sonos soundbar mounts.
Which Cable Management Solution Is Best for You?
There are two main types of cable concealment products, those that provide a power outlet, or surface mounted cable raceways.
Powered kits provide a power outlet behind your TV but still need to plug into an existing wall socket. These products work like an extension cord hidden inside the wall that exits about 18” from the floor and plugs into the existing outlet. These cable concealment kits also allow you to hide low voltage cables like HDMI behind the wall as well. If you’re looking for a completely hidden outlet that does not need to plug into an existing outlet, we can recommend a licensed electrician to properly install an outlet for you.
Another option for cable management is called a cable raceway. This product is a surface mounted plastic channel that hides cables inside. Cable raceways attach to the outside surface of your wall with adhesive.
- Behind the wall with an outlet
- Behind the wall with two outlets and USB
- Behind the wall with two outlets and soundbar plug
- Surface Mounted Cable Raceway
For more information, check out our blog article on how to install a cable concealment kit behind your wall.
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Whether you’re looking for a product recommendation or someone to install your TV, Mount It ATX can help. We’re happy to answer questions, help you choose the best TV mount, and professionally install anything that hangs on your wall. Request a quote or contact us at (737) 707-5561 to get started today. We serve North Austin, South Austin, and Downtown Austin.