There are three main TV mount types: fixed (flat to the wall), tilting (angles the screen down) and full-motion (swing arm that pulls out and turns). Pick fixed if the TV sits at eye level and you watch from straight ahead, tilting if it must go higher, and full-motion for corners or rooms where you watch from different spots.
Updated 31 October 2026.
VESA sizes: will the bracket fit your TV?
VESA is a standard pattern of four screw holes on the back of the TV, measured in millimetres across and down, such as 200 × 200 or 400 × 400. Brackets list the patterns they fit.
- Small TVs and monitors often use 100 × 100 with M4 screws.
- Larger TVs use 200 × 200 and up, usually with M6 or M8 screws.
Find your TV’s VESA size and weight in the manual or on the label at the back. The bracket must list your VESA pattern, cover your screen size and be rated above your TV’s weight. Use spacers if the back is curved; never force screws that are too long.
Fixed mounts
- Slimmest look, a few centimetres from the wall.
- Cheapest and strongest: fewest moving parts.
- Best when the screen centre is near seated eye level.
- Downside: hard to reach the ports behind the TV, and no glare adjustment.
Tilting mounts
- Angles the screen down by a few degrees.
- Suits TVs mounted higher (bedrooms, above a wall unit, a shop or church hall) and cuts window glare.
Full-motion (swivel) mounts
- An arm pulls the TV out, swivels it left and right and usually tilts too.
- Ideal for corners, open-plan rooms and reaching the HDMI ports easily.
- Puts the most strain on the wall, because the weight hangs away from it. It needs solid masonry or proper fixings into studs.
Are full-motion mounts safe? Yes, if the bracket is rated for your TV with spare capacity and the wall is solid. For big, heavy TVs, prefer a sturdy double-arm bracket over a light single arm, and don’t hang on gypsum board alone. Step-by-step fitting: how to mount a TV on the wall.
Typical prices in Kenya
Approximate prices for basic brackets in Nairobi electronics shops and online:
| Type | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Fixed | KES 1,000–2,500 |
| Tilting | KES 2,500–4,000 |
| Full-motion | KES 1,500–5,000+ |
Larger, heavier TVs and sturdy double-arm models cost more. A fundi’s fitting fee is usually extra. Prices vary between sellers, so compare a few.
Choosing for your room
| Room | Best mount |
|---|---|
| Sitting room, sofa straight ahead | Fixed |
| Bedroom or high on the wall | Tilting |
| Corner, open-plan, several seats | Full-motion |
| Renting, no drilling allowed | Floor stand |
Get the height right first with the TV mount height chart. Renting? See mounting a TV without drilling.
Quick answers
A standard four-hole pattern on the back of TVs, such as 200 × 200 mm. A bracket fits if it lists your TV’s VESA size and weight.
Fixed for eye-level viewing straight ahead, tilting for higher placement, full-motion for corners or several seating spots.
Yes, when the bracket is rated above your TV’s weight and fixed into solid wall. They load the wall most, so avoid weak walls and flimsy single arms for big TVs.
