For less than fifty bucks, this wall mount holds a 108-pound, 85-inch TV securely. The front of the TV is only 4" out from the wall. Mounting instructions were decent, although there's nothing like having done one previous TV wall installation before to screw up your courage (and then get it right). Note this model of the Mounting Dream Fixed TV Wall Mount does not tilt, swivel or extend. That is a GOOD thing in my case because I wanted the TV close, closer, closest to the wall. The mounting unit and brackets add only 1.1" (28mm) to the TV depth. The plate that mounts to the wall comes in three pieces and you bolt/screw them together; that's a minor hassle but keeps the box size smaller and saves a dollar in packaging/shipping costs. You didn't ask. so here are some mounting tips: • Read the friggin' directions for the wall mount *and* for the TV. My TV maker has specifics about how far into the TV the 4 VESA bolts should extend in, on account of otherwise you might screw into a circuit board • You gotta bolt into a stud. Wallboard might hold a 20-pound TV but not for a beast this size. Get a good stud finder. I have owned a half-dozen, my current favorite is the Ryobi ESF5002, about thirty bucks, and why it's good is: You slide it left-right until all 5 LEDs are illuminated, that means you're dead center on the stud, you push a button that makes a dimple on the wallboard (so small the spouse/partner will not notice), and that's where you drill the mounting hole. • There's a small level in the kit; I would use a longer level if you've got one. * With a flush-mount kit, if the wall outlet is behind the TV (very nice, fewer wires show, see photo), attach the power cord etcetera beforehand. It is so snug you may need a flat-mount power cord (flat at the wall end), a couple bucks on AMZ or an electronics store. Or if you're having a power outlet installed, specify a recessed outlet. • The TV sits so close to the wall, you should attach your USB cables or speaker cables now. Otherwise, you may need to gently use a long pair of pliers. • With TVs, even a 65" TV can weigh over 50 pounds, so it's a 2 or 3 person job to attach the TV (with the mounting arms attached) to the wall bracket. The third person holds the TV steady while the two husky guys do the lifting, the person 3 keeps the cables out of the way and/or attaches the power plug to the outlet if it's too short to fit. Note that some brands are 10-20 pounds heavier than others. • When people walk into the TV room, they come through an archway that points right at the wide of the TV, so we used gaffer tape (like duct tape only black, comes off) to secure cords we know would sooner or later try to jut out • This mount is great value, although when you're in for two grand for the teevee, price is less an object.
