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Moen SecureMount Anchors Offer Versatile, Stud-Free Flat-Screen Television Installation
| Source: Moen Incorporated
NORTH OLMSTED, OH--(Marketwire - May 11, 2009) - Did you know that more than 25 million flat-screen televisions
will be purchased this year? Have you thought about how they're going to be
installed? Finding a stud in the exact location of desired placement is a
continued issue among homeowners and installers. Moen is helping users to
see the big picture with Moen® SecureMount™ Flat-Screen Television
Anchors -- now available at www.buySMA.com.
SecureMount Anchors can be used with any flat-screen television weighing up
to 150 pounds (68 kg), which accommodates most televisions up to and
including 55 inches. SecureMount Anchors offer an easy, secure
installation anywhere on the wall -- no studs required!
"The SecureMount Anchor system features an innovative design that makes it
possible to quickly, easily and securely install a flat-screen television
anywhere on the wall, with one stud, or no studs," said Tim Bitterman,
group marketing manager at Creative Specialties International, a division
of Moen. "Its unique design reduces the most common concern of conventional
installation -- finding a stud in the proper location or rebuilding part of
the wall to reinforce with wood blocking."
Easy Installation
SecureMount Anchor installation is quick and easy -- simply drill your
holes, insert and tighten the anchors and proceed with installation of the
mounting bracket and TV.
By utilizing principals of physics the D-shaped SecureMount Anchor is
precision-engineered for optimal bracing behind the wall providing the
performance and reliability consumers have come to expect from Moen.
Strong, Secure Installation
SecureMount Anchors are recommended for use in 1/2-inch up to 1 1/4-inch
drywall. "These anchors were designed to provide professional installers
precision placement and peace of mind," said Bitterman. "Our testing proved
the SecureMount Anchors are 67 percent stronger versus other flat-screen television anchor
installation systems." Independent testing was conducted by OnSpex and NAHB
laboratories. SecureMount Anchors for flat-panel televisions are a
UL-recognized component.
For more information or to purchase Moen SecureMount Anchors, visit
www.buySMA.com.
Creative Specialties International
(CSI), a division of Moen Incorporated,
provides innovative solutions for today's bath, including fashionable bath accessories, Home Care® by
Moen® bath safety products in
a wide assortment of styles and finishes and SecureMount Anchors for
flat-screen television installation.
