SANUS Vuepoint FLT1 Extend + Tilt TV Wall Mount for TVs 32"-70", Max Tilt and Easy Cable Access

When I got this mount I was skeptical about how well built that it would be. I was surprised at the heavy gauge steel that it is made from. It will definitely hold the weight of a large TV. It has a good range of tilt due to how it extends away from the mount on the wall. The wall mount has slots for the mounting bolts to have enough range to be mounted into the framing of the wall that it is mounted on. This would be great to use over the mantle of a fireplace or in a bedroom where the TV would need to be tilted down to watch from laying in a bed. I would recommend this product!

I have installed 9 previous wall mounts for TV's in different locations but all were the "wall huggers" which hold the TV close against the wall and makes cord connections difficult. Wanted a different one for my home gym "running room" to position a 40" TV directly in front of my treadmill and that would tilt the TV exactly where I wanted it. The Sanus Vuepoint was the perfect solution. Because of my past experience, I didn't read the directions and still haven't, but the installation is very easy, don't let it scare you. Step one is to attach the two TV brackets to the back of the TV, make sure you follow your instructions and use the correct mounting hardware which is provided for basically any TV. Simply remember the brackets should be parallel to the back of the TV with the top hook on the top and the lock down knobs pointing to the outside edge of the TV for accessibility. Make sure all 4 screws are tight and secure. Step two is very important as installing the wall plate will determine exactly where your TV will hang. I recommend taking the wall plate and placing it in the top hooks of the TV bracket before installing, that will show you exactly where you should place the wall plate on the wall. Sanus also includes a cardboard template which will help you immensely to determine the position of the wall plate. For ease in installing the wall plate and making a secure installation, I recommend first installing a board of at least 3/4" thickness on the wall first and using long deck screws securing the board to the wall studs, then simply installing the wall plate on the board. The board is not essential, but sure makes it easy to install the wall plate. For either method, finding the wood studs in the area where you want to mount the wall plate is essential. A stud finder will help if you have one or can borrow one from a friend, I simply use a small drill bit and drill holes in a horizontal line on the mounting area until I find a stud, then mark the exact center of the stud. That is where you will want to install a mounting screw for the wall plate for a secure installation. The wall studs will probably be 16" apart, but make sure you read your directions and use the enclosed cardboard template carefully, positioning the wall plate and correctly mounting it is everything. Once you have the wall plate mounted (Make sure to use a level for correct mounting) simply hang the TV on the wall plate with the TV brackets. I have provided 2 photos to help, if you use my recommended mounting board it can be any board as it will be hidden by the TV in the end. Using this method, I got a perfect mount of my TV in my running room and can tilt the TV to my desired position and easily attach or removed HDMI cables to the back of the TV with plenty of space between the TV and the wall.