How to Mount a TV Above a Fireplace and Hide Wires
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2019
- How to mount a TV above a fireplace and hide wires for wall mounted TV. Full tutorial including wall mount, electrical box, and hiding wires
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Full how to on mounting a TV on a stone fireplace. I’ll show you how to hide your TV wires and easy ways to find the studs behind your stone or brick fireplace. I’ll also show you how to add an electrical outlet for a wall mounted TV will an extension kit. See the whole wall TV mounting process!
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This was a great project. My local codes say no power cables can be routed through walls 😒.
If I ever decide to do it anyway, and it catches fire, at least the evidence will burn up 🤷♂️
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Must be nice to be able to crawl/look behind the fireplace. But what about the other 99% of us?
That’s so unnecessary
I can't get behind mine
was about to post the same exact comment haha but so true i would need a chinese man to call
Dude, so many good, funny moments in this build, especially the arm move at the end 🤣. Awesome work
Thanks, dude 😀
The "yawn/stretch/arm around shoulder" move was my go to back in high school. Great project, but I really just showed up to watch you climb through a tiny hole in your wall.
The hole climbing was by far the best part. Yawn move was a close second 😀
I don't plan on mounting anything on my fireplace, but boy this gave me some hidden storage ideas!
Mark Loveless what a waste of space! Everything is fake and cheap.
If you've got a similar setup there are definitely somethings you could do there!
Perhaps lure the Donald in with a trail of hamburgers.
Hidden storage ideas in this case probably means where he's going to hide the bodies
Good job! I would have ran a data line as well ( Cat 6 or Cat 5e ) just in case you want a wired connection to the TV for streaming. I know that TV has wireless but wired is always better when possible. Thumbs up!
I'm so happy to see that you actually tested the heat of the fireplace!
You always have such great tips in your videos! Love the PVC channel idea for the wires! Much easier than running a line each time.
Shimmying through that hole reminded me of the Ace Ventura rhino scene lol. Great project and video Brad, smmooooth move too.
Wow brother!! You went above and beyond on this one! You did a great job and this one was a lot of work but well worth it! 👍🏼
Brad, I thought I had a challenge hanging my TV. This makes my situation seem so much easier. Also gave me a few ideas on how to overcome wiring and stud challenges. Thanks.
How did it go?
11:20 the moment that everyone was waiting for😂. Awesome work👍
Did a general search on how to mount electrical above a fireplace and look who showed up! Now I have all the info I need. Thanks and rock on Mr. R.
Put a 3x6 mantel over the fireplace made of cherry or walnut to deflect some of the heat.
We rarely use it, so we opted for lowest mounting we could get
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Yeah, it's pretty sweet. And you can choose from tons of art and photos
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Yep, it's here!
Great job, Brad! Love the TV choice as well. Trouble is, I am way bigger than you and would never fit through the hole you cut out, but my wife said it would have been fun to watch me try.
Thanks for sharing.
Love the project, did this myself last year only I have an actual fireplace with 3 inches behind the plaster and lath (house is circa 1916), and the adjacent wall only had 1.5" I also chose to run 3 hdmi, ethernet, optical and usb, even trickier, I put them all on wall plate. Plus I ran a dedicated power line for the tv, overkill I know. I spent a good 8 hours fishing all the wires but in the end it was all worth it. It looks amazing and my Partner is happy!!!
Sounds like you did a great job!
Exactly what I needed to know...with some great laughs at the same time. 😂Thanks & we'll be back for sure.
Great video. Quick, to the point, lighthearted. Subscribed for more!!
I don't even have a fireplace and found this video still very informative! Awesome Job! (as usual)
You crawling in and out of that hole made me laugh so hard, because I am picturing myself doing it with my arthritic sad body 🤣😆😂🤦🏽♀️ I must say you are amazing at your job
Awesome! Nicely done and looks amazing! And by the way I want that TV as well now, so congrats to LG for the product placement at the same time. ;-) Keep up the good work, man!
Thanks!
Beautiful TV. Great video, great job
Wow amazing work 👍👍👌
Funny, I was thinking of getting that OLED tv but settled for the LG 43" recently! Very informative, my parents and I have been thinking when they buy a new tv again I want them to have their tv above the fireplace but my dad has some concerns about the heat of the fireplace (wood burning) and the tv
Wow! What a thorough install video. And I really appreciate you vacuuming as you work. Nice work, thanks!
Love the static load test!
You just keep delivering good content.
Good on you!
Thanks, Bill!
Thanks for the video and extra thanks for the links. Huge win with the links
I too love sneaking in and out tight places. Nice job and nice piece of technology. Cheers
Awesome job Brad! Nice TV too! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 .... I felt every bit right along with you as you crawled in and out of the wall! 😁
Not as young as I once was, Fred 😀👍💪
@@Fixthisbuildthat same here! 😁
Good work and the finished job looks good as well. Man, I like that LG TV a lot! Good video.
Great job and great idea to test the heat before mount tv to the wall above fireplace 👍
OMG, lol. That was really funny to watch. I was surprised that you fit in that hole in the first place. Thank you for that. 😂
😃👍
12:06 and it was Netflix and Chill at your house - how smooth was that arm 😂 good job on the install 🙌🏻
Thanks, Rian!
this was a great video! love the detail you went into
Just a tip for anyone else attempting this. Every fire place will have technical specifications of minimum distances for things like mantels or TVs and they must be followed exactly or you will be voiding your insurance if you happen to burn your house down. Nice video Brad 👍🏽
Great info, didn't know that
My house is 50 years old, the builder is long since retired and dead. How am I going to discover those specs? Real world calling....
@@larrybrown7299 This video has a modern fire place Larry to which i am referring, I actually do this in the real world Larry. i also wasn't referring to your old fireplace Larry. Welcome to the real world Larry. I am also a firefighter Larry and so i see it from both sides. Hopefully you don't burn your house down Larry
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Very interesting. Good job simplifying a complicated project.
Dude I don’t even know how many funny things ya did! My favorite is the sly arm move on the wife, classic!
Very thorough. Great video. Awesome T.V.!
Awesome! I am planning to hang my old LG on a veneer wall, but I am a little scare to do that. I saw you just made tinny holds and I was thinking if I need to break or remove the existing veneer.
Is there an specific type of bracket I need to use for a LG model 55SJ8500?
Hella cool. We just bought a house and we are installing a mount and this video is a great stepping stone for us
Love this!
Great explanation on how to search and identify if blocking exists and what type of structure it may be.
Thanks!
great instructive video. thank you.
Cool project Brad! I’m going to tackle a similar project later this year 👍🏻 But i doubt I’m climbing behind the wall 😬
Come on, go all in 😀
How wide is your stone surround? We are having a house built with 6’ stone width and are contemplating the 77” oled that is 68” wide. It will *technically* fit but I’m not sure if it will look too big. The fireplace stone will also go floor to ceiling so the height isn’t a problem. Thanks in advance!
Great tips Brad!! Looks like Bourbonmoth has some competition with his "will I fit in that" series
Yeah, definitely need to port that scene to IG
Well done. So I fhad a similar setup situation and followed you direction and have TV's on stone wall over fireplace... However, the heat of the fireplace seems to be too hot (I do not have a mantle. Have you experienced the same issue? What's best way to deflect heat?
This guy is very smart , creative, and detailed orientated.
Wow freaking Beautiful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Great job
This was amazing! Such a professional job!!! I need to hire someone in Long Island because I dont think I can pull this off lol
Gosh this is way more than I bargained for
I've seen some of your videos and have never subscribed. I just subscribed to your channel because you shimmied into that small hole in the wall. I laughed out loud and told my wife to come look. I'm a handyman and have no footage to show my wife the craziness of my day. Well done!!!
Beautifully done
Good job 👍
oh my gosh i immediately got claustrophobic when you shimmied into your wall space hahaha. thanks for the vid super helpful
Great job on the video. Very descriptive
Wow the TV, wow the installation, wow the Shawshank Redemption move. Cool video Brad.
Thanks, JC!
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Excellent info!!!!!!
Very nice job Brad.
That was quite a project but totally worth it. Looks so good there.
Totally agree!
Yes, we love how it brings the family room together and a new focal point for family movie night
You , Sir, get a THUMBS UP and a SUB just for climbing into that wall behind the fireplace. Committed to the project!! 🙌🏼
Great informative video.
Very informative! Thx!
Great tutorial
cool vid bro !!
Very informative thanks 🙏
Beautiful job
Awesome video. I feel like you had the best case scenario for that install lol
Yeah, the access back there was great
Great video. Many many thanks
Great video! Really informative.
Thanks!
I heard at the Rodriguez House at the end Lol I'm a Rodriguez too good work bro keep them videos coming @fix this build that
Definitely what a man does to get a free TV from LG!!! Bro, there are easier ways to hide the cables than all that crazy hard work!!! Just keep simple ........
How is the sound on a thin t.v. such as your new one? Do you have/recommend a external sound system such as a sound bar or surround system?
Thanks, did the heat affect the wire running in the wall?
Mwua-ha ha “...maybe next year”.
Great video Brad! Lots of cool techniques, the contortionist shimmying included😆
P.S. now I want that TV!
I have the same TV and maybe the same mount. I do have a serious surround sound with Denton and Martin Logan that rally makes it seem incredible. Oh, not to mention the Philips Hue lighting. Makes for a GREAT experience. Anyway, you’re gonna love the TV. I hope you’re able to up the audio and lighting experience too.
I've got Hue in the room, just need some speakers to match 😀👍
We use drop anchors and then all thread coming out of the stone making sure its as perfect as possible elevation and plum and level. Then you can use nuts to set a flat base all the way around. So the mount in many cases, does not ever touch the wall . Very strong and very durable esp in real stone work and masonry thats thicker then 4”
Beautiful job sr 👏🤘
Great job 👍
Loved it!!!
Really liked the video. Wondering if you considered a temporarily way to bring the TV down to eye height when watching TV. My issue TVs over fireplaces is you're looking up when watching. Your's isn't that bad because you have no mantel.
Pretty decent for a diy. As a professional, we ALWAYS route wires through the attic or down to boxes. Hmdi wires should be at least 12” apart from romex to prevent distortion. Nice job
This is especially crucial when all you have is space for the flute. I don't have a side wall like this guy.
My guy, this came out 👌🏽 🔥
Great video thank you
Good job men
Great video. Clear. Concise. Doesn’t drag. Great tips. Bones points for the laugh I got from your “full Shawshank Redemption” comment. LOL
I'm honestly more impressed that in all that shawshank shenanigans you managed to perfectly keep your cap on backwards :P tv looks awesome
Nice job, I love your videos.
How would you rate this LG tv now ? I’m on the fence between a 55 vs a 65“ also LG vs Sony ? Over the fireplace, brick install some what same scenario as yours.
I absolutely love it so far. Such an amazing picture and I like the software and home screen abilities
Thank you from Vietnam!
Way Cool!!!
Do you have to use special HDMI cables for fire resistance since it's over a fireplace or can you use put reg HDMI cable in the wall?
we have a gas fireplace to and i want to mount one above it. you have no issues with the tv overheating from the woodstove?
You're a beast man. Good vid.
Dude!!! The last part where you pulled the “arm stretch” move during the movie - good stuff. Thanks for the good content.
I still got those moves 😉😂