A cosy home is especially welcoming during the stormy autumn weather and approaching winter. Having your own home cinema in which to view films on the big screen makes the cold season even cosier. The important thing is to correctly install the projector and screen - the construction material, anchor and screw must be suitable for the load which the mount will be subjected to.
There are two basic types of mounts: Ceiling mounts which hold the projector in a panel or in a box, and telescopic mounts which directly hold the projector without a storage enclosure.
The height of the room is crucial for the ideal installation. Conventional mounts which carry around 15kg tend to be suitable when installed at a distance of approximately 15cm below the ceiling. Alternatively, adjustable mounts offer the option to vertically retract projectors. Wall mounts for projectors are another option to bridge spatial distances. Electrical mounts now also offer unprecedented control and comfort. A simple rule of thumb helps determine the right distance between the projector and the screen: The projection surface should only be about half as big as the viewers’ seating distance, allowing them to see the entire screen.
The mount often includes a fixing plate which is attached to the ceiling with screws and anchors. The holes should first be marked in the right place before being drilled with a hammer drill. Walls made of perforated brick should only be drilled into with a rotary drill to prevent damage to the stone. Threaded sleeves are located beneath the projector, which allow it to be connected to the mount.
Concealed fixings are a sensible solution when mounting the screen, allowing the picture to unfold its full potential. Fixed frame projector screens remain in position and are attached to the wall with anchors and screws, just like a picture. Foldable projector screens on the other hand can be lowered and retracted by hand or controlled via remote control. A rope tension system holds the surface to the edges of the display. The screen case is normally mounted to the ceiling or wall with provided angle brackets.
The existing anchor substrate plays a crucial role when selecting the right anchor with which to install home cinema equipment. Expansion anchors and their corresponding screws should be used for solid building materials. The fischer DUOPOWER is a safe choice, for instance. Its intelligent two component anchor can expand, fold and knot, making it particularly practical. It can be used in various anchor bases due to its three functions, making it ideal for installing the projector bracket and screen case in solid construction materials, for example.
Toggle anchors are particularly suitable for subsurfaces with cavities, such as stud walls. The fischer DUOTEC for instance can carry heavy tensile and shear loads by folding behind the panel. It can also be used as a regular expansion anchor in solid construction materials, however.
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