TV stand: types, description, installation

The TV stand is an important element of the interior. Being part of the overall design of the room, it carries an important functional load. Therefore, her choice should be approached with special responsibility.

Functionality of racks

Familiar and long time popular analog TVs today gave way to plasma and LCD. Such options are, no doubt, much more convenient and functional, because, apart from their technical advantages, they have the most important thing - they are compact and do not take up much space. However, after buying a new TV, there is often a question of where to install the newly acquired equipment. One of the most optimal options is a TV stand. The choice of racks for TV should be given special attention. This important piece of interior should not only be in harmony with the general concept of the room, but also perfectly cope with its main task.

The stand under the TV is intended, first of all, For the installation of TV equipment in the event that it does not use a special curbstone or the technique is not fixed to the wall. In addition, the holder can be equipped with special shelves that not only integrate all additional devices (for example, DVD-player), magazines and other things, but also hide unnecessary wires. Due to its compact size, the TV stand does not take up much space. It is ergonomic and is an excellent substitute for the familiar to all thumbs.

Pros of racks under TV

The structures designed for fixing and installing the TV have several advantages, such as:

• Simplicity of installation;
• The ability to move anywhere in the room;
• A wide range of models;
• Height adjustment;
• The ability to rotate the screen from any angle;
• You can hide the wires;
• There is a place for installing additional equipment;
• durability;
• High aesthetic properties.

It should be borne in mind that there are no universal designs possessing all the indicated properties. Therefore, when choosing one of the many types of racks, it is necessary to understand which of the given requirements it must satisfy.

Kinds of racks under the TV on a place of installation

Stand for TV can be made in two versions, depending on the installation location:

• Wall;
• Floor.

Wall racks are convenient because they do not take up much space and help to save space, which is especially important in small-sized rooms. With their help, the TV is statically attached to the wall. Disadvantage - the technique is fixed only in one position. The floor variants benefit from the fact that with their help the TV can be rotated at the right angle.

Types of racks on the constructive

• Suspended stand with swivel mechanism. This option has a special design: the TV is built into a special panel that rotates around a metal support that is statically attached to the wall. The convenience of using such racks is obvious: if necessary, you can turn the TV from any angle. In addition, such an element will be a perfect complement to the interior.
• Floor stand for TV with roller wheels. This design is convenient in that, if necessary, it can easily be moved to any place in the room. However, it should be noted that in such constructions there is no turning mechanism, and the TV turns only with the help of roller wheels along with the stand.

• Rack with bracket. These options are very functional. A special bracket allows you to adjust the height of the screen position, so that the TV can be easily fixed at eye level.
• Table stand for TV. This is a compact and functional option. In some cases, the equipment is planned to be installed on the table. This may be due to the limited size of the room or with a design idea. Here, a desk stand will come to the aid of the TV. It is a comfortable, small structure made of metal, wood, tempered glass or a combination of materials.

Materials used

Manufacturers now offer a wide variety of design options for installing a liquid crystal or plasma TV. The rack for TV can be executed:

• From metal;
• Made of wood;
• In the combined versions with glass, from which the shelves are mainly made.

Often, the holders themselves are made of strong aluminum tubes, while shelves intended for installation of additional equipment - from wood, MDF or tempered glass. In any of the proposed embodiments, the structures are reliable and practical, so the choice depends on your taste preferences, as well as on the general concept of the design of the room where this piece of furniture is planned to be installed.

Types of design of racks for TV

• Corner stand for TV. Ideal for small rooms. It is compact, installed in a corner and does not take up much space.
• Glass stand for TV. Typically, such structures are not entirely made of glass, but contain separate glass parts, for example shelves. The main supporting elements are made of wood or metal. In the production of shelves, a strong tempered glass is used.

• Stand for TV on a metal "leg". The most common and functional option. The TV is mounted on a special mount, which, in turn, is fixed on a metal bar. Does not take up much space and harmoniously fits into any interior.

What to look for when choosing a rack

When choosing a TV stand, you should pay attention to the following aspects:

• How the rack will be combined with your technique;
• Whether it fits into the general concept of the premises;
• Whether it is safe enough for use (if you choose a variant with glass, it's worth paying attention that it's necessarily hardened);
• Whether it is possible to hide wires in the selected rack;
• Whether the stand is suitable for your TV model (a very important nuance - in some cases, inattention can lead to the fact that you simply can not install the equipment).

Installation of racks for TV

The process of installing the stand for a TV depends largely on which option you prefer. The floorstand for TV is easy to install. The metal "leg" is installed on the floor, and the monitor is fixed to special fasteners. In variants with shelves, it is necessary to fix additional elements.

The table stand is also very easy to install. The most difficult thing here is to fix the TV monitor to a special cross-shaped lock. But with the wall holder will have to tinker. Brackets for installation of this design must be fixed to a certain width, in case of an error, it will be impossible to fix the TV.