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Wellscapes
HEALTHFUL LIGHTING | AIR | WATER | SOUNDS | ECOSYSTEMS
7 Considerations
to Select the Right
Flush Mount for
Kitchen & Bath
Installation
Build quality, brand and application
diversity, customization, and a solidsurface
design are a few of the features
to look for in a flush mounting system.
By Galia Ben-Dor
MOST PEOPLE consider
their homes an inner
sanctum from the stress
and pressure of the outside
world. Technology certainly
plays a crucial role in domestic
tranquility.
But the more devices on
countertops and nightstands,
the more overstimulating
and overwhelming it
is to the senses. Minimizing
the visual impact of technology
should be a priority.
Minimize the Clutter:
With appliances, fixtures
and cabinetry commanding
most of the real estate in
kitchens and baths, physical
space for tech is marginal.
The prevalence of surfaces
comprising tile, marble, and
other harsh materials can
make integration tough.
By recessing tech flush
with the wall surface, a
quality mount can help
achieve an environment
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that's convenient, enjoyable...
and clutter-free.
Deploy Tech Installation
Diversity: One of the best
ways to protect sensitive
electronics is to get them
off the countertops and
into the walls and surfaces
(and even the ceiling).
Tablets, voice assistants,
and touchscreens will be far
removed from splashes of
water, splatters of cooking
grease, sprays from aerosols,
clumsy hands, or being taken
into another room.
Leverage Multi-Brand
Support: Partner with a provider
that tailors its mounts
to the precise dimensions
and distinctive design.
No gaps between the
mount and the wall surface,
all openings in the mount
properly aligned with
the ports of the device,
perforated grilles to permit
optimal audio transmission
Flush mounts assist with installing tech that reduces clutter.
and reception, and built-in
POE-to-USB converters
for charging make a big difference,
requiring no extra
time or effort on your part.
Address Structural
Integrity: One day you're
working in a newly constructed
home with open
studs, the next you're
involved in the renovation
of a historic residence. A
manufacturer that designs
and engineers mounts
purpose-built for specific
structural scenarios and surfaces
like tile, marble, glass,
and granite is super handy.
Seamless in Solid Surfaces:
You can patch up
drywall but you're out of
luck should you crack the
granite when boring into the
material. It gets tricker when
those surfaces are grooved
or textured.
The inclusion of depth
calibration mechanism lets
you tweak the positioning
of the mount for perfect
alignment with the surface.
Make It Genuinely Flush:
Even the slightest protrusion
of a keypad can blemish
a beautifully finished wall,
not to mention collect dust
and grime on its upper lip.
Your guarantee of a seamless
blend of technology with
a variety of surfaces comes
from documentation of
finished projects, tradeshow
exhibits, and demo kits.
Enhance Through Discreet
Technology: It's hard
to relax and enjoy time at
home when technology has
overtaken the environment.
When tablets, speakers,
screens, and other tech have
overstepped their bounds,
it's time to put them in their
proper place.
GALIA BEN-DOR is coCEO/founder
of Wall-Smart.
cepro.com
WALL-SMART
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