LCD TVs can be mounted on the ceiling as well as the wall.
One kind of mount that can be used to hang TVs is the ceiling mount. This kind of mounting system is often used in bedrooms or in places with little surface area on the walls or ground. There is a lot of advice and considerations that should go into determining where and hang a ceiling TV mount.
Stabilization
Anything that is hung from the ceiling has an inherent risk of falling down. Since televisions can be fairly heavy, depending on the size, it is important to ensure that your ceiling mount is completely stable and that your ceiling can handle the weight. If you are not sure if your ceiling can handle the weight of a TV and the mount (the mounts are often heavier that the TVs themselves), it is a good idea to contact a professional builder to give you a weight estimate for your ceiling.
Range
When hanging a TV from the ceiling the range from the edge of the wall should also be considered. At best you will be able to hang the TV about 2 feet from the wall. This may not be the ideal spot that you were hoping for. Another range issue with hanging a TV from the ceiling is the fact that the closer in to the middle of the room you get the less strong the beams are. It is essential to hang the mount from ceiling beams, and the beams are strongest closest to the wall. The beams in your room also may not be located in the ideal spot where you hoped to hang your TV.
Weight
Your ceiling and ceiling mount will be holding a lot of weight. This is not a kind of weight that will ever lessen. When something heavy is hung from the ceiling there is a constant pressure pulling the item downwards. It is important to have strong enough screws to handle this constant pull. Usually a few long screws are not enough. You will have to install the mount using large anchors that are crisscrossed over the beams or that use some other anchoring system. You do not want to risk your TV falling from the ceiling mount.
Professional Install
Since installing a ceiling mount is a tricky process, one option is to use a professional. A professional knows the best way to hang a TV from the ceiling and will have all the necessary tools on hand. A professional also will be able to hang the mount with minimal disruption to the surrounding ceiling and objects. A professional may even be able to run cable and electrical lines through the attic so they are not visible inside the room.
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