Ideal height for mounting your Flat Screen TV

One common concern amongst Flat Screen TV owners is the height at which to mount their TV on the wall. The ideal height depends on where in the room you wish to mount the TV. An experienced TV installer can help you in choosing the correct height.

If you are mounting the flat screenTV above a fireplace, the best height will depend on the height of your fireplace mantel.

• If the mantel is less than 4 feet from the floor or your fireplace does not have a mantel, mount the flat screen TV around 12 inches above the mantel or fireplace itself.
• If your fireplace mantel is tall with a height of more than four feet ground up, mount the flat screen TV no more than 6 inches higher than the fireplace.

When mounting a flat screen TV on a wall above the fireplace, a slight downward tilt will make it easier to view from a seated position. You may also want to consider the viewing distance for an optimum viewing experience.

The optimum height to mount a flat screen TV in your living room or bedroom is to hang it at eye level.

Most TV installers would recommend mounting the TV at eye-level. If the TV is too high you will strain your neck upwards to watch it and after a while this may cause you pain in your back and neck.

A good method to decide on the height is to sit down on your couch and stare straight at the wall where you wish to mount your flat screen. The top line of your TV screen should be aligned to where your line of sight meets the wall. You can estimate roughly where you wish to mount the TV, give or take a couple of inches.

If you’re watching TV in the bedroom lying down on your bed you should put it slightly above eye level so you’re looking up. The TV needs to be tilted appropriately to avoid strain and to match the perfect viewing angle.