Installing Tv Above Fireplace Wiring

Full tutorial including wall mount electrical box and hiding wires thank you to lg.

Installing tv above fireplace wiring. To properly support your television you need to drill every hole into a stud so keep that in mind as you determine the installation location of the mount. If the temperature remains below 90 f it is safe to mount a tv above your fireplace. Like something that you would normally install above your fireplace. This minimizes dry wall damage but how difficult is this with insulation in the wall how can i feed the conduit through those holes and how would i drill through the full height studs on the left for power.

Hold the base of your tv mount up against the wall and using your stud markings as a reference determine where above your fireplace you want to install the mount. You may have luck with a fireplace that produces less heat features a deep mantel and strong. Mount brackets on back of tv to attach the wall mount according to instructions. Drill holes in brick according to mounting slots on tv mount.

Cut the openings for the outlets above the fireplace and use a flexible drill bit to drill through the studs above the fireplace. The wall stud locations will determine where you will make the wall holes for access. To create such a niche cut into the drywall then re frame it with 2x4 boards to create a 6x8 inch recessed area. How to mount the tv.

You can actually have your tv mounted behind a mirrored glass so that when is the tv is not in use it looks and acts like a normal mirror. You will also need to use a stud finder and mark the location of the wall studs. This involves installing a picture frame around the tv so that when the tv is not in use it s looks nice. A tv can be mounted flush with the wall retaining ample space for ventilation.

This method works especially well above fireplaces because it shields the tv from the heat of an active fire. How to mount a tv above a fireplace and hide wires for wall mounted tv. Only mount a tv above a fireplace if temperatures in that spot do not surpass 100 degrees fahrenheit. Use level when drilling to make sure holes are level.