If you want to buy a new TV that is not a flat screen, good luck! Since this technology hit the market, flat screens have become the norm rather than the exception. Whether you prefer plasma or LCD, you are guaranteed to gain a better picture as well as tons more floor space in your living room or rec room. If you would prefer mounting your TV on the wall rather than using a pedestal, you have some choices to make. Here's a short look at each of the three types of wall mounts.
Low-Profile
If you are a do-it-yourselfer, this is by far the most trouble-free of all the mounts to install. Like all wall mounts, it will need to be installed over a stud in the wall. There is one main disadvantage to low-profile mounts: once the TV is mounted, it cannot be moved whatsoever. It cannot be tilted, and it cannot pivot from side to side, etc. If your child wants to plug in a video game system to the back of the TV, for instance, the entire set will need to be removed in order to allow him access to the back.
Tilting
These types of mounts have pivoting action in the middle of the bracket that allows the TV to be tilted upwards or downwards. If you have a plasma TV this is an especially attractive feature, especially if you have children who like to watch while lying on the floor.
Full-Motion
As its name implies, this type of mount allows the TV to be tilted up or and down and swiveled side to side. The moving arm allows you to move the TV away from the wall and place it in virtually any position that's right for you. These mounts are difficult to install because the moving pieces necessitates having several people on hand to move the TV into place safely.
Obviously, full-motion mounts are the most versatile of all the designs, but they are not for everyone. If you always watch your TV from the couch, a low-profile may be all you need.
