TV Mounting: Details to Consider

If you are interested in getting your television mounted to the wall, you should consider a few details. Even if you plan to get it mounted by a professional company that offers this service, you will need to think about where to place it first. You should consider details like the best height for it, the best place to get as little glare as possible, and where your wires will go. 
The best location for most televisions on the wall is at eye-level, so think about how high up your eyes will be when you are sitting on the couch. Placing it too high or low can result in neck strain every time you watch TV, while placing it at eye-level provides more comfort and a better viewing experience overall. If you think that doing it this way makes it look too low in comparison with the rest of the wall, you can place it higher up, but you will have to move your couch back in order to still get the best viewing experience. If you are not sure what looks best, you can always ask the TV mounting company that you use. 
Avoiding glare is another desire for most people interested in TV mounting. If you have already mounted it and are just noticing the issue, you can try to fix it by closing a window shade or moving a lamp to a different spot. However, you can prevent getting glare to begin with by looking at the desired spot before you put the television up, and making sure there is no glare there already. If you plan on using a mount that swivels, you can easily change the angle to avoid glare, which means that you can skip this step. 
Finally, think about what you will do with the cords before you complete the task of TV mounting. Before you pick the wall, you should consider where the electrical outlets are, since choosing the wall farthest from them means you will have lots of cords to stretch across the room. Of course, you can also purchase cord concealers, or even have them routed through the walls or under the carpet so that they stay hidden. 
These are just the main details to think about before you mount a television. This can be time-consuming if you choose to do it on your own, and can cost money if you hire someone else. For this reason, figuring these details out beforehand can save you time, money, or both.