| Because a Samsung LCD TV is slim and is only 4 or 5 | | | | If you think you have the DIY and carpentry skills |
| inches thick, it is very appropriate to hang on a wall like | | | | needed, go ahead. But if you are doubting your |
| a portrait or even place it on your ceiling. But of course | | | | installing skills, better let a professional do this for you. |
| you can still go for the traditional table or floor stand or | | | | If you decide to do the installation yourself, get yourself |
| a cabinet to place your TV along with other media | | | | another pair of hands so you have added help. Gather |
| devices. | | | | the instruments and tools needed such as screw |
| But if you prefer wall mountable LCD televisions, it will | | | | driver, screws, tape for measurements, and other |
| save you more space and can even serve as an | | | | necessary tools. Remember, you have to be ready |
| interior decoration to your home. With the stylish and | | | | before proceeding with the installation. |
| sophisticated designs of LCD TVs nowadays, you | | | | Remember these tips as well when wall mounting your |
| cannot go wrong in having it as an addition to your | | | | LCD TV. It should be placed where there is no direct |
| home decor. | | | | sunlight to fall on it. The viewing distance should be |
| But before starting with your mounting, here are a few | | | | considered as well - this is the distance from the TV |
| tips that you may want to consider: | | | | to the viewing or seating area. The rule of thumb is the |
| First, identify where you want to put your Samsung | | | | viewing distance should be not less than 3 times the |
| LCD TV. Where would you want to place the TV and | | | | screen width. The center of the screen should also be |
| would it be the preferred viewing area or position are | | | | eye level when seated at the viewing area. |
| the questions you should answer. Next, you need to | | | | And again, just never forget to hide cables and wires. |
| identify the right kind of wall mount for the television | | | | Avoid the messy look by running them on the wall or |
| and for your room. Since you will mount the LCD | | | | covering them with some camouflaging methods. You |
| screen so that it won't take space, consider a wall | | | | can hide them inside wiring channels that are of the |
| mounting option that wouldn't take considerable space | | | | same color as your room. Seek a professional's help if |
| too. And lastly, identify how you will run cables and | | | | you are unsure of how to run cables through the walls. |
| wires. | | | | You may spend a little on this, but just like what the |
| Now that you are ready to start the installation | | | | cliché says, it is always better to be safe than |
| yourself, be sure that you have the manual with you | | | | sorry. |
| and have read and understood everything written on it. | | | | |