This picture shows how the cables are hidden in the mantel piece. The first step is to find a big chunk of barn wood chunk size may vary or whatever wood.
Mounting A Tv Above A Fireplace With Full Video Tutorial
Mount tv above fireplace hide wires. Also these cables can be hidden behind surface mounted channels which can be purchased in an array of colours to aid in camouflaging the wiring. Mount tv to wall mount. How to install a tv above a fireplace and hide the wires step 1. You can mount the wires to the wall with wall clips or mounting tape. Gas fireplace key thing is down to right side and i have a small space to put cable box xbox and wii. Im not skilled enough to drill holes.
This is what i was thinking of but wires seem shorter. Find the studs on your wall. Its not the easiest and quickest way to hide your tv cords but its certainly an eye catching one. A tilting or full motion mount may be the best option above a fireplace so you can tilt the tv down for the best viewing angle. This can be done by cutting a small hole in the wall behind the television and running the wires behind the wall. Drill holes in brick according to mounting slots on tv mount.
The hinge on the old barn wood. Run tv cables above a fireplace step 1. Slide a stud finder horizontally across the wall above your fireplace and mark stud. Use level when drilling to make sure holes are level. Conceal tv wires behind wall trim. How to mount the tv.
This is not my actual home but similar. Flat wall beside fireplace. How to hide cables and wires. Mount tv wall mount kit according to directions. Hide the cables to avoid cluttering the fireplace mantel. Whether the wall above your fireplace is brick drywall concrete stone or plaster most television mounting services can accommodate your needs.
Lg oled tv. Full tutorial including wall mount electrical box and hiding wires thank you to lg for sponsoring this video. How to mount a tv above a fireplace and hide wires for wall mounted tv. Hold the base of your tv mount up against the wall and using your stud markings as a reference determine. Mount brackets on back of tv to attach the wall mount according to instructions. It can be a great solution when you want to hide tv wires over a fireplace.