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Premier Mounts' New Web Site Offers Tips on Flat-Panel Television Installation (27/10/2006)

Purchased a flat-panel television recently? Thinking about it? With prices continuing to decline, the Consumer Electronics Association projects that a large number of households will make the decision to upgrade their home-theater systems this holiday season. Once the decision has been made to purchase a flat-panel television, a new Web site -- www.mountingtips.com -- provides consumers with valuable insight and expert "how to" advice on placement and installation of home-theater equipment.

Sponsored by Premier Mounts, a leading manufacturer of mounting systems for plasma and LCD televisions, the site is designed exclusively to aid consumers in mounting and installing their new televisions. Featuring practical "how to" installation tips and an online forum for visitors to exchange information, the site is a must-visit for any household planning to upgrade to a flat-panel television.

According to Premier Mounts, the most commonly overlooked and often most frustrating part of upgrading an entertainment system is the installation of the equipment.

"In their eagerness to purchase a flat-panel television by the holidays or Super Bowl Sunday, many consumers neglect to consider the mounting procedures involved with such a large piece of equipment," says Jason Cole, marketing director for Premier Mounts. "Many people envision where they want their new television to go; they just have no idea how to mount it. We believe that the thrill of buying a flat-panel television shouldn't be denigrated by a negative experience hanging the equipment."

Here are a few tips from the Web site for households getting ready to or that have already purchased a flat-screen television.

* Practice makes perfect. The site suggests hanging a poster or picture in the place you're thinking of hanging your television if you are unsure of where to put it. Leave the "filler" there for a few days, and if it still looks good after the trial period, then chances are strong your television will look good there as well.

* Hang it right the first time. Rather than hanging your television once and later deciding you wish it were at a different height, Premier Mounts suggests having the middle of the television be eye level when sitting on the couch. This makes for the most enjoyable viewing, as you won't find yourself straining your neck to look. Some homeowners feel hanging a television at such a height will make the TV seem too low, taking away some of its decorative appeal in the process. If that's a concern, try hanging your television so the bottom of the screen is at eye level while you're sitting on the couch.

* Eliminate "cable" TV. Make your wall-mounted plasma or LCD television more aesthetically appealing. Few things look worse than a flat-panel television with cables dangling underneath. While most mounts enable you to hide cords within the mount itself, others may not. In such instances, it's often best to cut a hole in the wall behind the screen and snake the wires through the wall to where your A/V gear is. However, Premier Mounts recommends consulting an electrician for such a job as well as your building code, which might prohibit running power cables inside a wall.

* Take your time. While it's natural to want to get your flat-panel television up and running as soon as possible, keep in mind mounting a television typically takes a professional a couple of hours. That said, do-it-yourselfers should set aside twice that amount of time.

www.mountingtips.com