change out old tv in back bedroom with new flat screen

I did exactly the same thing, mounted a larger flat screen over the hole where the small tube type was. Give me a few, and I will post the pictures showing how it was done. .

If there was an area in which the old TV set into, make or have a door made to match the rest of the caibinets, Mount it with s piano hinge and mount the flat TV on the outside of the new door. You get a TV mounted and additional storage at the same time.

Here is how I did it. If any questioons, PM me, glad to help, and hope this gives you some idea of how to do it.

I gave some thought to making a door with hinges as suggested, but as the TV was wider than the opening, hinging it would have created other problems. It could have been done with a hinged panel the width of the TV, but it would have stuck out a bit more, and besides, I was lazy that day Si I just took the simple and stupid way. It is a very solid mounting, and it is not moved for travel. If I do want to store anything behind,(which I do), it is simple to loosen two locking screws and lift it off.

BTW, the nest size up in width would have been too tall to put in the space I had, but may think about it soon.

We attached a solid plank of wood within the cabinet that cannot be seen and attached a swivel tv mount to it. With a full articulating arm it can be readily viewed anywhere in the galley or main living area, or simply lay flush with the cabinet face.

Thanks for all the great ideas you guys are awesome!!

I would suggest slightly tipping the mount you make so the top is out further than the bottom. This will line up the screen more to your eyes when sitting. I've found some flat screens don't show the picture the best if they're up high pointed straight out towards your head when you're standing up. Then when you sit down, the picture looks off sometimes.

Bill

I just ran across this thread. I am in the same boat. Taking out old TV's... Great ideas.

Johno02 wrote:
Here is how I did it. If any questioons, PM me, glad to help, and hope this gives you some idea of how to do it.

Great Job!