Wall mounts are sometimes included with a TV, but on the whole are sold separately. They, as the name would suggest, allow a TV to be mounted to a wall. First off, you will need to double check that your screen can be wall mounted, because not all LCD televisions can be, even if they are slimline.

Mounting a television will require a solid stone or brick wall, and the mounting position cannot be above a radiator or similar heat source. With a mount, you can pull and position a television up to 60cm's distance from the wall mount. Of course, it will depend upon the mount, but the majority of them will allow for alteration of the viewing angle.

A superior mount will also offer the ability to tilt up and down, by adjusting the angle nobs and controls. Wall mount manufacturers are not responsible for any damage to a product, or injury from a falling television, due to a faulty mount. Therefore, it's important that you buy a mount which is sturdy, reliable and lasts decades without producing a fault.

Your televison's warranty will be void if it falls from a faulty mount. And, if you have small children or pets, a faulty mount can pose a serious safety hazard. There is a "Flat Display Mounting Interface" (FDMI), which a standard defined by the 'Video Electronics Standards Association' to make sure a wall mount meets a set of defined regulations.