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Ready to transform your brick fireplace into a cozy TV hangout? With the right tools and the proper precautions (and a little help from a friend!), you can mount your new TV with no trouble at all. From initial measurements to installation, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about this DIY project so you can get to relaxing and unwinding in front of the big screen.
Things You Should Know
- Position your TV so it's at least 42 inches (106 cm) above the ground and at least 12 inches (30 cm) above the fireplace.
- Mark the holes for your wall bracket on the fireplace and drill them with a hammer drill and masonry drill bit.
- Follow the instructions that come with your wall mount and TV bracket to finish installing your TV on the fireplace.
Steps
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Tips
- Ask a friend or family member to help you with this project. They can help you lift anything heavy and keep things in place so you can focus on drilling.Thanks
Warnings
- Make sure that your TV is at least 42 in (106 cm) above the ground and at least 12 in (30 cm) above the fireplace to protect it from heat and smoke. Ideally, the TV should have enough space to hang without being affected by the fireplace heat.Thanks
- Always wear safety glasses when working with electric drills and drilling into concrete.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Hammer drill
- Masonry drill bits
- Tape measure
- Level
- Wall mount
- TV
- Concrete screws or concrete strike anchors
- Hammer or rubber mallet
- Wrench or #3 Philip's-head drill bit
- Cord concealer
- Safety glasses
- Extension cord (optional)
References
- ↑ https://fireplacetips.com/mounting-tv-above-a-fireplace/
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/tv-weight-fact-and-fiction/
- ↑ https://www.bhg.com/decorating/fireplace/styles/tv-over-fireplace/
- ↑ https://fireplacetips.com/mounting-tv-above-a-fireplace/
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/masonry/22423298/how-to-drill-into-brick
- ↑ https://www.impressiveinteriordesign.com/how-to-hide-tv-wires-over-brick-fireplace/
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-hide-tv-wires/
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