I was just wondering if it is actually possible to mount a flatscreen TV on the ceiling with it laying flat?

Question

If you remember that TV commercial from a few years back, the TV manufacturer showed the television mounted flat upon the ceiling above the users bed. I am just wondering if it is possible.

Thanks.

Anybody know where I can find the ceiling mount? I can't seem to find one that does what I'm looking for.

Answer 1

You may have cooling issues.
TVs are designed so that hot air inside the TV goes out from the top and the sides.
If you put it flat, hot air will be more difficult to escape so your TV will be working hotter. That may not be very good for the TV electronics, so you may shorten the life of the TV.

Answer 2

That would be a big no. Your wall is not hollow. There are studs in there, just find them. In typical US construction, those are 16" apart. Knock on the wall in a horizontal direction, when the sound changes from hollow to solid, you found one. You could also employ an electronic stud finder as well. There are fairly inexpensive ones available at the hardware store. Mounting your TV using nothing more than wall anchors is begging for trouble. You don't want the TV to fall off the wall and get smashed, do you?

Answer 3

Yes it is possible. LCD only however. Plasma screens are not designed to be mounted horizontally - there is a high possibility the weight of the glass itself will cause it to fracture/break.

Mounting it properly will be an issue. However as someone else noted you will need to find a way to get cooling/ventilation to the unit also. Heat rises and collects on the ceiling. Heat from the roof also gets transferred to the room via the ceiling. Without proper ventilation you will cook the unit.

Answer 4

Should be with proper support (don't want the silly thing falling on your head)Ensure you get into studs for max holding power and use screws for gods sake no nails.