Excellent video. Very thorough, professional, full of all the absolute necessary details which so many other how-to videos skip for some reason. Thank you MisterSoul.
Yeah the cables are a real obstacles. IN this case there is a mantle below so a vase covers them coming down, then they go sideways across the mantle and a ornamental tree next to the fireplace kinda hides them as they go down from there.
You are excellent! Flows very well, easy to understand for the novice too! You answered questions as soon as they popped in my head! I've been apprehensive drilling in to the mortar. Which I'm not now and I plan mount my tv over the fireplace! Thanks very helpful and explained exactly what I needed!
Love your name as a tribute to a great Neil Young song. Good instructional video. Looking for a follow-up on hiding the wires using a custom, hollow wood mantel. There are already a couple, but they lack in sufficient details for the newbies out there.
YEah it does seem a little high but most places I go ( eateries, airports, lobbies) seem to have theirs up high or higher. Anyway I did not pick the hight, I just installed it, thanks for watching.
This is pretty good, except that the TV is too high to enjoy properly. There is a way to have your flat screen move down to the perfect viewing angle, even swivel back and forth. it's called MantleMount - just search for it...
i want to place a tv above the fireplace in my den. i live in a doublewide mobile home, so the stud issue seems a little complicated. i thought of screwing 2 x 4's into the studs, then mounting bracket onto that. also, any danger of damaging anything inside the chimney when i drill holes. its a wood burning fireplace, but as of yet we haven't used it.
I went ahead and tried those Tapcon 3/16 x 1-3/4" concrete anchors and found them to not work so well. I had half of them strip out and wouldn't hold up anything. I went ahead and used the concrete anchors that came with the tv mount instead which worked much better. Had to drill directly into the brick though as the directions said to never drill into the mortar. With four bolts my TV is locked into place easily. I even grabbed on the frame and dangled my legs just to be sure so I know it can hold more than 200 lbs.
Hi, Thanks that was very helpful. What about installing on a Tiled Wall. I am worried if I drill through the tile, would it crack the tile?? You also drilled through the brick joints instead of the actual brick. Would that also work for grout lines?
Any concerns about mounting above a wood-burning fireplace? I'm worried about smoke/soot damage to the TV, something that wouldn't be a concern (I think) above a natural gas fireplace, right?
+Ryan Stegman I think that's why people often have a shelf over the fireplace, I think it acts as kind of a deflector/shield from heat and pollutants etc. If it's a new install you could choose fans that go behind the fireplace (the stove type mainly) to push the warm air (and presumably particulate debris) away from your set. Other than that it might be worth checking out where your desired TV set's cooling intake fans are located - it'll most likely be at the rear, so over time you may get a slight build up of soot on the front of the TV, but if it's tilted, there'll be negligible amounts entering the set itself. I'm no expert, just someone facing the same issues.
Love the noobs who read 1 internet article and are now pro's and attack someone's attempt to help others. First how do you know if TV is too high when you have no idea the viewing angle or distance? And how do you know its too hot? Again that is function of fireplace type and construction. What temperature do you "think" is damaging to the TV? Good video and maybe mention of these "potential" problematic areas would be beneficial.
Just added you to my Favorites!! .. Gonna install a 60 inch on top of my fire place.. Where did you get your Mantle at. I have one but it need a little bit of work.
+Pedro DJ TREK Muniz THe mantel came with the house, you can get one online. Google "Fireplace mantel" then click on "images." I find it easier to look at photos (which will take you to a website) you can identify what you like a lot quicker that way.
Denise, that question has been asked more than any other. The best solution I came up with is to conceal it behind a vase or something as it comes down and then route it along the mantle.
Why didn't you drill holes put gaters than screws and washers over the mount to hold it better since its concrete tap cons should be used on the bottom and gaters on top right
is there any chance of piercing through into the flu area where fire and smoke will leak into home,,mine has come with 3 and a half inch bolts which seems awful long,,im scared to go into the brick due to this,,i have no idea how thick it is behind wall ,,thx
My main language is Spanish, I could not translate this part the right way: [ so when the hot water is down as they cut a template cardboard ] can you explain it in a different way ? more detailed ?please !!
+Sally Flores Look into using a two piece plastic track that snaps together. It has an adhesive strip on the back and it can be painted. Google: Plastic Cable Raceway
My dad was supposed to mount my tv today. The only place that it can go is above the fireplace. It's just a plain bare wall, no brick, he says he can't mount it cause he can find support beams? He said their were 2 but the mount didn't reach both sides
Probably need to add a couple of 2x4's horizontal between the two existing studs, it's more trouble because you have to cut your drywall and then finish it but it would be the best way to accomplish the job.
you gotta hide the wires man lol its only professional to use low voltage carlon box to cut in on bottom and to the tv then use extension cord to plug tv in and run hdmi ect
Your TV is in more danger of heat radiance close to and in front of a fireplace than it is being above one where a mantel exists. We all know heat rises but there are a few things to consider 1) Gas only? Decorative Fireplace? Not an issue. 95% of heat is going up and out the chimney. The electronic unit is producing more heat than it is receiving. 2) A good mantel will deflect the majority of the heat away from the unit. 3) Do you actually use the fireplace, ever? My Mothers fireplace is decorative only thanks to an earthquake in 94. There is no chimney any longer. It was the perfect place to mount her TV and throw a fake box in that is only light bulbs.
Why? Ive seen so many home.rehab shows and mounting over a fireplace is.common. my cable installer warned us not to...due to the heat rising from the fireplace. But...i do not personally know anyone who has blown a flatscreen due to fireplace heat
Its too bad that many people are morons. Just like women that buy a TV because of how the bezel looks. You will take years off the life of the unit. Its too high. TVs are designed to be watched at eye level. It also will void warranties for Samsung and Vizio TVs.
+Chris Cooling YES! I hate nothing more than a TV mounted 6 feet off the floor. It makes you wonder if these idiots sit in the front row at the theater.
so..just leave the cables hanging over the fireplace. Stop posting videos. just stop. Actually, stop do anything involving any kind of instruction whatsoever.
Was hoping you would show us how to conceal the cables.
Excellent video. Very thorough, professional, full of all the absolute necessary details which so many other how-to videos skip for some reason. Thank you MisterSoul.
Thanks for your comments Ron and thanks for watching.
Yeah the cables are a real obstacles. IN this case there is a mantle below so a vase covers them coming down, then they go sideways across the mantle and a ornamental tree next to the fireplace kinda hides them as they go down from there.
Great job! Can you show how to hide wires when your mounting a TV? In drywall or brick
You are excellent! Flows very well, easy to understand for the novice too! You answered questions as soon as they popped in my head! I've been apprehensive drilling in to the mortar. Which I'm not now and I plan mount my tv over the fireplace! Thanks very helpful and explained exactly what I needed!
Your instructions were flawless. Thank you.
I'm sure you can find awesome woodworking plans on woodprix
Awesome I think.
Love your name as a tribute to a great Neil Young song. Good instructional video. Looking for a follow-up on hiding the wires using a custom, hollow wood mantel. There are already a couple, but they lack in sufficient details for the newbies out there.
YEah it does seem a little high but most places I go ( eateries, airports, lobbies) seem to have theirs up high or higher.
Anyway I did not pick the hight, I just installed it, thanks for watching.
Right to the point, with good information throughout. Thank you sir!
why did you not show how to run wire on the fire place?
Thank you sir for this easy to follow tutorial 👍🏾
Excellent! Not wordy. Straight to the work. Well done. Im a suscriber now.
MisterSoul99 how do you install if the fireplace has drywall over the brick?
Very helpful. Thanks!
Yes I would drill in the grout lines. IF the tile is on sheetrock I would try to locate studs to fasten to.
This is pretty good, except that the TV is too high to enjoy properly. There is a way to have your flat screen move down to the perfect viewing angle, even swivel back and forth. it's called MantleMount - just search for it...
That is something that has been talked about before, in this particular case the fireplace is not really in use. Thanks for mentioning that.
i want to place a tv above the fireplace in my den. i live in a doublewide mobile home, so the stud issue seems a little complicated. i thought of screwing 2 x 4's into the studs, then mounting bracket onto that. also, any danger of damaging anything inside the chimney when i drill holes. its a wood burning fireplace, but as of yet we haven't used it.
So how are your cords and plugs hidden like in the picture without the mantle??
I went ahead and tried those Tapcon 3/16 x 1-3/4" concrete anchors and found them to not work so well. I had half of them strip out and wouldn't hold up anything. I went ahead and used the concrete anchors that came with the tv mount instead which worked much better. Had to drill directly into the brick though as the directions said to never drill into the mortar. With four bolts my TV is locked into place easily. I even grabbed on the frame and dangled my legs just to be sure so I know it can hold more than 200 lbs.
THanks for your comment. I have never had a problem with TAPCON screws provided the right size drill bit is used.
MisterSoul99 I used the drill bit that came with the screws. Bought the big box of them.
So how do you route the cables and power cord for a tv above a fireplace so that they are hidden?
You have to pay an electrician to put a plug in the back. We paid 225 for that but it was worth it
Eric Can they put it in a brick chimney?
Hi, Thanks that was very helpful. What about installing on a Tiled Wall. I am worried if I drill through the tile, would it crack the tile?? You also drilled through the brick joints instead of the actual brick. Would that also work for grout lines?
center the wall and center the bracket I like it !!
Thank you for that crumb of comfort, but it sure looks like it.
Any concerns about mounting above a wood-burning fireplace? I'm worried about smoke/soot damage to the TV, something that wouldn't be a concern (I think) above a natural gas fireplace, right?
+Ryan Stegman I think that's why people often have a shelf over the fireplace, I think it acts as kind of a deflector/shield from heat and pollutants etc. If it's a new install you could choose fans that go behind the fireplace (the stove type mainly) to push the warm air (and presumably particulate debris) away from your set.
Other than that it might be worth checking out where your desired TV set's cooling intake fans are located - it'll most likely be at the rear, so over time you may get a slight build up of soot on the front of the TV, but if it's tilted, there'll be negligible amounts entering the set itself. I'm no expert, just someone facing the same issues.
Love the noobs who read 1 internet article and are now pro's and attack someone's attempt to help others. First how do you know if TV is too high when you have no idea the viewing angle or distance? And how do you know its too hot? Again that is function of fireplace type and construction. What temperature do you "think" is damaging to the TV? Good video and maybe mention of these "potential" problematic areas would be beneficial.
Great video! What's the brand and type of the TV mount that you used for this?
thanks man awsome video
One idea is to place a vase or photo between the mantel and the Tv and bring the wires down behind it, from there you still have to deal with it.
You have to camouflage it, run them down the middle of the screen and put a vase or something to cover them.
Very helpful!
So how would you go about it if you did want to use your fireplace.
Just added you to my Favorites!! .. Gonna install a 60 inch on top of my fire place.. Where did you get your Mantle at. I have one but it need a little bit of work.
+Pedro DJ TREK Muniz THe mantel came with the house, you can get one online. Google "Fireplace mantel" then click on "images."
I find it easier to look at photos (which will take you to a website) you can identify what you like a lot quicker that way.
the screws are 3/4, 1 inch or 1 inch 3/4 of a inch ?and what about thick ?
How about putting in a corner wall .or on two walls.
Hi, I need help to install tv top m of fireplace. Let me know if you can do it for me
so the screws are special for cement or the mortar ?
my fireplace has drywall and not concrete above it. Should I assume that there is no concrete behind the drywall?
Found this interesting. This is what I want to do, but how do you hide the cables?
Denise, that question has been asked more than any other. The best solution I came up with is to conceal it behind a vase or something as it comes down and then route it along the mantle.
okay...thank you! That makes sense!! Thanks so much for the great video
one question about how many pounds can hold that 4 or 6 kind of screws ?
Thank you.
Why didn't you drill holes put gaters than screws and washers over the mount to hold it better since its concrete tap cons should be used on the bottom and gaters on top right
What is the brand of tv mount?
is there any chance of piercing through into the flu area where fire and smoke will leak into home,,mine has come with 3 and a half inch bolts which seems awful long,,im scared to go into the brick due to this,,i have no idea how thick it is behind wall ,,thx
Not really, most chimnies are a few feet thick with the flue in the center 8" or 10" wide, you would need a long screw to reach it,
if you mount it over the fireplace wont the heat from the fire harm the TV?
Okay if it is important to you- "I am not putting a tv above a working fireplace, a source of heat"
howz that?
My main language is Spanish, I could not translate this part the right way: [ so when the hot water is down as they cut a template cardboard ] can you explain it in a different way ? more detailed ?please !!
Haha!! Best response ever!
I'm from California.
Please tell me you are not putting a tv above a working fireplace, a source of heat?
I'd like to help you out (why I made the vid) but I doubt you live in my area.
How would I hide the cables?
Sally Flores Ya gotta be creative, get an old Mantel clock or a vase and bring the wires down behind it.
+Sally Flores If your brick fireplace goes from floor to ceiling, like mine, build a custom, hollow, wrap-around wood mantel to run the wires through.
+Sally Flores Look into using a two piece plastic track that snaps together. It has an adhesive strip on the back and it can be painted. Google: Plastic Cable Raceway
what size screws? I know you said the length but how thick?
1/4 or 5/16
My dad was supposed to mount my tv today. The only place that it can go is above the fireplace. It's just a plain bare wall, no brick, he says he can't mount it cause he can find support beams? He said their were 2 but the mount didn't reach both sides
Probably need to add a couple of 2x4's horizontal between the two existing studs, it's more trouble because you have to cut your drywall and then finish it but it would be the best way to accomplish the job.
a piece of plywood accross and framed to look nice
how many pounds can we hold into a brick wall ? because you did not use the studs to hold the TV
Jose Posada jeez its masonry no studs
Getting power and cable to the TV seems to be the trick
you gotta hide the wires man lol its only professional to use low voltage carlon box to cut in on bottom and to the tv then use extension cord to plug tv in and run hdmi ect
Your TV is in more danger of heat radiance close to and in front of a fireplace than it is being above one where a mantel exists.
We all know heat rises but there are a few things to consider
1) Gas only? Decorative Fireplace? Not an issue. 95% of heat is going up and out the chimney. The electronic unit is producing more heat than it is receiving.
2) A good mantel will deflect the majority of the heat away from the unit.
3) Do you actually use the fireplace, ever? My Mothers fireplace is decorative only thanks to an earthquake in 94. There is no chimney any longer. It was the perfect place to mount her TV and throw a fake box in that is only light bulbs.
Well you wouldn't be the first to do it and regret it, but you are not, so that's good.
Excess heat plus electronics equals bad times.
You show a stone wall in the thumbnail yet demonstrate over flat brick. Fail
TV way to high.
Do you need a hammer Drill for this job?
Yes for sure
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For the love of god, please stop mounting TVs over the fireplace
Why? Ive seen so many home.rehab shows and mounting over a fireplace is.common. my cable installer warned us not to...due to the heat rising from the fireplace. But...i do not personally know anyone who has blown a flatscreen due to fireplace heat
Its too bad that many people are morons. Just like women that buy a TV because of how the bezel looks.
You will take years off the life of the unit.
Its too high. TVs are designed to be watched at eye level.
It also will void warranties for Samsung and Vizio TVs.
TV over fireplace: The ultimate display of elitist snobbery!
Chris Cooling god you're dumb. #NoHelp
+Chris Cooling YES! I hate nothing more than a TV mounted 6 feet off the floor. It makes you wonder if these idiots sit in the front row at the theater.
so..just leave the cables hanging over the fireplace. Stop posting videos. just stop. Actually, stop do anything involving any kind of instruction whatsoever.
How did I know your contribution to RUclips would begin and end with comments..... oh yeah and one cat video.
MisterSoul99 Wire instructions would be cool though.
evan c Because I'm right that's why. Who are you? His partner? You're both fired!
+Brian David is definitely a small dick.
Yowzoe is a bitch.