We all have things about houses we dont like. How to install a tv above a fireplace and hide the wires step 1.

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How to hide tv wires over fireplace. Drill holes in brick according to mounting slots on tv mount. Find the studs on your wall. Install a raceway and paint it the same color as the wall. 7 stylish ways to hide tv wires without cutting the wall. This rise in tvs over the fireplace trend has been mine for a while. Mount tv wall mount kit according to directions.
Mount brackets on back of tv to attach the wall mount according to instructions. Mount tv to wall mount. Its all in the mantel. How to mount the tv. Hide the cables to avoid cluttering the fireplace mantel. But back to the tv part because the only place one was over the fireplace.
This technique even works over a brick or stone fireplace. Its more function than form and stuff. 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. Make a wood frame and cover it in fabric. This can be done by cutting a small hole in the wall behind the television and running the wires behind the wall. Our friend julie blanner has a great project that uses a simple target shelf or you can create your own using crown moulding to hide those ugly wires and cables leading to and from your tv.
Hold the base of your tv mount up against the wall and using your stud markings as a reference determine. How to mount a tv above a fireplace and hide wires. This video features a tv being mounted over a fireplace with a power outlet installation and wire concealment all city code compliant. Cue the sketch drama music. Slide a stud finder horizontally across the wall above your fireplace and mark stud. Its a creative way to hide tv cords without cutting the wall however you have to choose the.
Hide tv cords behind other. Use level when drilling to make sure holes are level.