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Flush mounting a big screen

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1/1/08 at 10:49am
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I set up my family room with a dedicated tv wall. Behind the wall is a room so I have access to the back of the components, tv and speakers. I want to flush mount a 50" flat panel to the wall rather than hang it on the wall but I haven't figured out yet how to secure it without using the tv stand.

If I use the tv stand, it can't be flush mounted as the stand sticks out well in front of the tv. If I don't use the tv stand, I'm not sure how it can be secured for a flush mount installation. I originally had planned for a rear projection dlp, so I built a 2x4 tv stand behind the wall to hold the tv. Given the cabinet design (width) of a rear projection it would work perfectly. How can I make it work for a flat panel?

* This picture shows the primary tv wall. I will put shelving in the opening at the bottom for components and will cut a hole in the drywall just above that for the tv screen. The second picture is looking through the door at the "component" room. It's the back of the wall in the first picture.
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1/1/08 at 5:23pm
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Re: Flush mounting a big screen

well this is how I see it, somewhat simple. basically you go out and get a regular wall mount, maybe telescoping might help( but likely not) in any event go get some more wood and make supports to screw the wall mount into, then you can use the telescoping part, to adjust the tv so its flush with the wall on the other side instead of having to meticulously position the supports the right distance, this is also nice if you plan on changing tvs in the future
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1/3/08 at 4:29pm
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Re: Flush mounting a big screen

Hi Nathan. I recently installed a 50" plasma in my wall. Like zpdrummer mentioned, you will have to use some sort of supports with a wall mount. I made a false wall behind my tv(actually a piece of 3/4" plywood). I then installed the wall mount. If you go this method you will have to make the opening slightly taller than the tv. When installing the tv onto the mount you will have to lift the tv up higher than the mount then set it down on it. If you have seen most flat screen mounts you'll know what I'm talking about.
I like the way my tv looks set into the wall. This also makes room for my projector screen to come down in front of it. Unfortunatly I don't have a pic of the backside of the false wall that is in the room directly behind the ht room. But if your really interested I can probably take a pic and post it.
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1/3/08 at 5:18pm
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Re: Flush mounting a big screen

Thanks for the suggestions fella's, it sounds like the right way to go.
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1/5/08 at 9:01am
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Re: Flush mounting a big screen

If you want the tv flush mounted, buy a telescoping mount with roll adjustment. The arm will help in getting the tv on the mount without the problems of raising the tv in the space and finding the static mount (Blind). Roll adjustment for leveling the tv in the space. We do this a lot and a telescoping mount although more expensive, makes life much easier.
You will want a gap around the tv for air flow. For blocking find center of your space, measure 8" left and right, then screw in 2x6's vertically to attach the tv mount to.

Here is a pic of a job with recessed tv's. Is this what you want to do?
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1/5/08 at 9:54am
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Re: Flush mounting a big screen

That is pretty close to what I am planning. The difference being that I have access to the tv through a back room so I can make the gap between the tv and wall very tight for a nice flush finish. Thanks for the pictures, that's a very clean installation there.
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1/5/08 at 10:01am
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Re: Flush mounting a big screen

Another thing, if you go with a telescoping mount, (which I recommend) it will add about 5-6" of depth to the tv. Something to consider.

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