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How To Mount A Tv Over A Brick Fireplace And Hide The Wires
Mount tv on brick fireplace hide wires. This is what i was thinking of but wires seem shorter. Conceal tv wires behind wall trim. The steps to mount a tv on a brick fireplace. You can mount the wires to the wall with wall clips or mounting tape. Mount tv wall mount kit according to directions. It probably costs more to mount a tv on brick stone or concrete than on drywall or plaster due to the added labor required to drill holes.
Measure the length of the cords you can easily do that with a string and plan the artwork accordingly. Includes how to hide the wires install junction boxes and display components. The problem is that our home was built in 1986 well before flatscreen tvs were a reality. Drill holes in brick according to mounting slots on tv mount. How to mount a tv above a fireplace and hide wires duration. Use level when drilling to make sure holes are level.
Im not skilled enough to drill holes. To install and effectively hide tv wires measure the span of wall between the base of the screen and the floorthats how the length of cord cover you need and you can often cut to fit. Gas fireplace key thing is down to right side and i have a small space to put cable box xbox and wii. Factors that can affect cost are the material of the wall you want the tv mounted on whether you want the wires hidden and any additional entertainment system connection you desire. Youre going to need more than your basic masonry bits which will dull quickly and the consensus is that a hammer drill is best for the job. Mount brackets on back of tv to attach the wall mount according to instructions.
I received a few questions on how exactly we were able to mount our tv on a brick fireplace. This is not my actual home but similar. Flat wall beside fireplace. Fix this build that 300940 views. Jan 5 2016 the very first time i envisioned our living room i knew i wanted our flat screen mounted to the brick fireplace. How to mount the tv.
I wanted one focal point and placing the television elsewhere would have meant two conflicting focal points. Before mounting the wires draw an outline on the wall with a pencil that can be erased easily. If youre dead set on mounting a tv on a brick fireplace its a good idea to call an expert.