LCD TV stands are available in all shapes and sizes. Stands may be metal, fiberglass, wood or any other conventional material and of various finishes, such as wood enamel, or metallic or even expensive lacquers.

Looks apart, the most important consideration when buying a stand is whether it will support the weight of your television. Most TVs have weight capacities printed in their manuals. Don’t be fooled by the size of the stand. A bigger stand does not mean it will bear the weight better. It all depends on what material the stand is made up of.

The second consideration is floor space. If your living room is too big, then you might consider a stand with a swivel. Swivels allow the TV to be turned in any direction around a vertical axis so that it can be seen from all angles of the room. There should be enough space from the wall if you plan on rotating the TV. Stands are also available with wheels and casters, which allow them to be shifted from one room to another. Such portable stands are ideal when there are many rooms in the house.

Design is also important. The look of the stand must complement the décor of the room. Wooden stands go best with traditional looks, while metal and fiberglass stands are better suited to contemporary decors.

LCD TV stands vary in price from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. If you are creative, you may contract a carpenter and get a stand custom-made according to your requirements.

LCD TVs are mounted by special wall mounts. These are ideally made of metal. Ordinary mounts allow the TV to be fixed on the wall. But there are more sophisticated types that have several rotation angles to make it possible to turn the TV if required. They also have hinge joints on their arms which makes it possible to either pull the TV farther from the wall, or to push it back in. Wall mounts with swivels can even provide rotation of the TV around a horizontal axis.

The first consideration when buying a wall mount must be its sturdiness. LCD TVs, being flat and sleek are not that heavy. But they are fragile. Hence, it must be checked if the metal would be able to bear the weight of the TV. Weight capacities of mounts are often inscribed on their packages. Also, the area where the mount would clamp the TV should be thoroughly inspected. A loose clamp would become looser with time and may cause an accident. It is better to go for mounts that allow the TV to stand in grooves rather than clamps.

If your wall mount can be rotated and twisted, then all the joints must be sturdy enough to bear such movements. They are also available with locking mechanisms, where you can lock the position of the mount once it is adjusted.
The beauty of a LCD TV mount lies in its subtlety. If you are hunting for a good wall mount, settle for one that’s not too big and is barely visible. It is also a good idea to select a wall mount in the same color as the wall in order to camouflage its presence.

LCD TVs on wall mounts have become an omnipresent feature today in public places like theatres, shopping malls, hotels, hospitals, and other facilities with large viewing audiences.