How do I know if my ceiling can support the weight of the mount and my TV?

A ceiling joist will safely support a ceiling-mounted TV. Flat-screen TVs and mounts are light enough to hang from a ceiling. When reading the description of ceiling mounts, note how much the actual mount weighs and what size and weight TV it will support.

Are TV ceiling mounts easy to install?

Ceiling mount packages come with hardware kits and mounting guides to make the job safe and easy. You'll choose a location in the room near an electrical outlet, and a stud finder will help you locate the ceiling joist. When you screw the mount into the ceiling joist, it's easier to have another person helping to hold the mount in place, as well as to hold the TV when you clamp it to the mount.

Are there different types of TV ceiling mounts?

TV ceiling mounts come with various features. Most mounts come with a tilt/swivel or a tilt feature. A mount might have a folding hide-away feature when it's not in use. Another feature is the adjustability of the pole height, rotation and angle, including telescopic poles. Most mounts are for indoor use, but there are also corrosion-free exterior mounts.