How to Mount a TV Above a Fireplace and Hide Wires

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  • Опубліковано 27 жов 2024

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  • @Fixthisbuildthat
    @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому +18

    Want more Home DIY projects? Let me know which projects you'd like to see next!
    And here is a playlist of my other Home DIY videos: ua-cam.com/video/JtqwYrJNCbI/v-deo.html

    • @annlatham
      @annlatham 5 років тому +2

      What do you think about vinyl plank flooring? I am about to put it over concrete floors . Do you know much about it?

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому +2

      @@annlatham I have a video on it! ua-cam.com/video/6KEthELQfro/v-deo.html

    • @annlatham
      @annlatham 5 років тому +1

      Fix This Build That woohooo! Thank you very much!

    • @youtubeisbroken241
      @youtubeisbroken241 5 років тому

      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 🤷‍♂️

    • @youtubeisbroken241
      @youtubeisbroken241 5 років тому +1

      Ann Latham vinyl flooring also makes for a great (and cheap) accent wall. Plus it’s a good project to build up your skill with using it before tackling the floor.

  • @bg73
    @bg73 5 років тому +91

    Dude, so many good, funny moments in this build, especially the arm move at the end 🤣. Awesome work

  • @mark_loveless
    @mark_loveless 5 років тому +68

    I don't plan on mounting anything on my fireplace, but boy this gave me some hidden storage ideas!

    • @Weesperbuurt
      @Weesperbuurt 5 років тому +3

      Mark Loveless what a waste of space! Everything is fake and cheap.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому +6

      If you've got a similar setup there are definitely somethings you could do there!

    • @Weesperbuurt
      @Weesperbuurt 5 років тому +2

      Perhaps lure the Donald in with a trail of hamburgers.

    • @rotel7083
      @rotel7083 5 років тому +5

      Hidden storage ideas in this case probably means where he's going to hide the bodies

  • @UltimateTechHub
    @UltimateTechHub 5 років тому +21

    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!

  • @firebirdude2
    @firebirdude2 Рік тому +46

    Must be nice to be able to crawl/look behind the fireplace. But what about the other 99% of us?

    • @consciouslifestyle9018
      @consciouslifestyle9018 8 місяців тому +1

      That’s so unnecessary

    • @Jfresh55
      @Jfresh55 5 місяців тому +1

      ⁠I can't get behind mine

    • @ttvgato6716
      @ttvgato6716 4 місяці тому

      was about to post the same exact comment haha but so true i would need a chinese man to call

  • @JonnyBuilds
    @JonnyBuilds 5 років тому +32

    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.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому +5

      The hole climbing was by far the best part. Yawn move was a close second 😀

  • @mlb10384
    @mlb10384 5 років тому +2

    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!!!

  • @reforzar
    @reforzar 5 років тому +7

    The picture frame mode is awesome.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому

      Yeah, it's pretty sweet. And you can choose from tons of art and photos

  • @vinny142
    @vinny142 5 років тому +7

    I'm so happy to see that you actually tested the heat of the fireplace!

  • @diggler306
    @diggler306 5 років тому +2

    Great explanation on how to search and identify if blocking exists and what type of structure it may be.

  • @jeffforbes3772
    @jeffforbes3772 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @mynameisirrelevant46
    @mynameisirrelevant46 4 роки тому +1

    This guy is very smart , creative, and detailed orientated.

  • @thedrizz1913
    @thedrizz1913 5 років тому +7

    Shimmying through that hole reminded me of the Ace Ventura rhino scene lol. Great project and video Brad, smmooooth move too.

  • @kimdavis3835
    @kimdavis3835 5 років тому +21

    Put a 3x6 mantel over the fireplace made of cherry or walnut to deflect some of the heat.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому +1

      We rarely use it, so we opted for lowest mounting we could get

  • @UNKN0WN_YT
    @UNKN0WN_YT 5 років тому +1

    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.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому

      I've got Hue in the room, just need some speakers to match 😀👍

  • @zandrazook4573
    @zandrazook4573 Рік тому

    Wow! What a thorough install video. And I really appreciate you vacuuming as you work. Nice work, thanks!

  • @sharashahouni4236
    @sharashahouni4236 4 роки тому +3

    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! 👍🏼

  • @LeeroyReading
    @LeeroyReading 5 років тому +11

    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 👍🏽

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому +2

      Great info, didn't know that

    • @larrybrown7299
      @larrybrown7299 2 роки тому +4

      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....

    • @LeeroyReading
      @LeeroyReading 2 роки тому +3

      @@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

    • @TheLarryBrown
      @TheLarryBrown 2 роки тому +3

      @@LeeroyReading You're great at sarcasm, you must be a fun spouse. Unfortunately you're not so great at helping me follow your pie-in-the-sky fantasy advice.

    • @LeeroyReading
      @LeeroyReading 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheLarryBrown you are a special human Larry

  • @FactsMattersUSA
    @FactsMattersUSA 2 роки тому +12

    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

    • @eddieestrada112
      @eddieestrada112 Рік тому +2

      This is especially crucial when all you have is space for the flute. I don't have a side wall like this guy.

  • @StevenG429
    @StevenG429 3 роки тому

    Hella cool. We just bought a house and we are installing a mount and this video is a great stepping stone for us

  • @ManCrafting
    @ManCrafting 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @nurabdul1436
    @nurabdul1436 5 років тому +3

    Wow that's actually a boatload of precision work! Wonder ow much would it cost to hire someone to do that....

  • @lee541982
    @lee541982 2 роки тому

    Amazing you tested the temperature. My first impression was puting a TV over there is gonna catch fire for sure...

  • @boxmfg
    @boxmfg 5 років тому +1

    Wow the TV, wow the installation, wow the Shawshank Redemption move. Cool video Brad.

  • @Tony-112
    @Tony-112 5 років тому +2

    Wow amazing work 👍👍👌

  • @JSKmonkeywood
    @JSKmonkeywood 5 років тому +13

    finally appeared. after all this time waiting for your tutorial video. greetings from Indonesia

  • @1Odama
    @1Odama 4 роки тому

    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 ........

  • @andrewfranklin3070
    @andrewfranklin3070 2 роки тому

    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!!!

  • @alexandernovikov6053
    @alexandernovikov6053 4 роки тому

    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

  • @SouthernStyleDIY
    @SouthernStyleDIY 5 років тому +5

    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.

  • @AroundtheHouse
    @AroundtheHouse 5 років тому +2

    That was quite a project but totally worth it. Looks so good there.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому

      Totally agree!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому +1

      Yes, we love how it brings the family room together and a new focal point for family movie night

  • @brighth8883
    @brighth8883 3 роки тому

    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

  • @dimensionswoodworks
    @dimensionswoodworks 5 років тому +1

    Cool project Brad! I’m going to tackle a similar project later this year 👍🏻 But i doubt I’m climbing behind the wall 😬

  • @kmassery
    @kmassery 5 років тому +2

    Did a similar mount. Wish this video was available back then

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому +1

      Yeah, I wish there was one out I could have seen as well!

    • @kmassery
      @kmassery 5 років тому

      Enjoy your videos Brad. I have used your designs for some of my garage storage

  • @inNYCC
    @inNYCC 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful TV. Great video, great job

  • @courtneyfaas1266
    @courtneyfaas1266 5 років тому +2

    I don't even have a fireplace and found this video still very informative! Awesome Job! (as usual)

  • @mwendabaimwendabai4923
    @mwendabaimwendabai4923 3 роки тому

    Love it. I have a similar project, challenge is I do not have built ins or where to snake the power from. Also, fab TV, thinking by now they should have those on great discounts

  • @Jay0Ve17
    @Jay0Ve17 2 роки тому

    Just saved me hours of head scratching and unknowns! thank you!! watching in 2022 aye!

  • @ep1929
    @ep1929 Рік тому

    Great job, hope you've put led colour change strips on back of TV for backlighting, it would look awesome shining against the natural stone.

  • @deepsgnips
    @deepsgnips 5 років тому

    I too love sneaking in and out tight places. Nice job and nice piece of technology. Cheers

  • @scbeach1
    @scbeach1 4 роки тому

    Great job and great idea to test the heat before mount tv to the wall above fireplace 👍

  • @Ricky-km7hy
    @Ricky-km7hy 4 роки тому

    Well done looks great . I had the idear of putting a TV on a chimney breast and where the fire would be to put the PlayStation and other bits .

  • @grandtrunk49
    @grandtrunk49 4 роки тому

    Good work and the finished job looks good as well. Man, I like that LG TV a lot! Good video.

  • @Astrohhh
    @Astrohhh 5 років тому +3

    You need to put an RGB LED strip behind the TV!! I think it would accent the fireplace so much more too.. even just a dim white light around the back would look awesome. But either way, this looks amazing and you did a great job!!

  • @renegtz
    @renegtz Рік тому

    awesome video, I have one question for you or someone reading this. If you would have to charge for this job? how much would it be approximately? given the amount of time, steps and tools involved?

  • @debdottir
    @debdottir 5 років тому

    Very interesting. Good job simplifying a complicated project.

  • @felixfromnebraska8648
    @felixfromnebraska8648 5 років тому

    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.

  • @Jfizzle813
    @Jfizzle813 2 роки тому

    Great job , but I've had problems with every LG TV I've owned ! Hope yours holds up! Mine didn't last 4 years and I paid wayyy to much for it lol .

  • @billprocter942
    @billprocter942 5 років тому

    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.

  • @wagapoo
    @wagapoo 4 роки тому +1

    great instructive video. thank you.

  • @SmokeystarOriginal
    @SmokeystarOriginal 4 роки тому +4

    Gosh this is way more than I bargained for

  • @perdueperdue173
    @perdueperdue173 3 роки тому

    Beautifully done

  • @brandonmarick2799
    @brandonmarick2799 4 роки тому +1

    Love the static load test!

  • @Goose8219
    @Goose8219 3 роки тому +1

    Look at Brad you ole sly dog you woof woof. The old yawn and reach move. Classic. Great video you learnt me some good info on this one. You should make a video with the behind the scenes deal. You make it looks so easy boss. Took me two hours to mount my TV

  • @anthonyalexander5607
    @anthonyalexander5607 Рік тому

    this was a great video! love the detail you went into

  • @TetraCNC
    @TetraCNC 5 років тому +1

    When you do your built in you may want to incorporate a removable panel so you can get back there again if you have issues. Nice work

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 5 років тому +1

    Awesome job Brad! Nice TV too! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 .... I felt every bit right along with you as you crawled in and out of the wall! 😁

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому +1

      Not as young as I once was, Fred 😀👍💪

    • @FredMcIntyre
      @FredMcIntyre 5 років тому +1

      @@Fixthisbuildthat same here! 😁

  • @austinrebecca
    @austinrebecca 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video and extra thanks for the links. Huge win with the links

  • @billblake6954
    @billblake6954 5 років тому +1

    You just keep delivering good content.
    Good on you!

  • @mchaplinjr
    @mchaplinjr 5 років тому +1

    Excellent info!!!!!!

  • @bvibes13
    @bvibes13 5 років тому

    Beautiful job

  • @heroknaderi
    @heroknaderi 4 роки тому +1

    Very informative thanks 🙏

  • @markkraus8142
    @markkraus8142 4 роки тому

    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?

  • @befmx31
    @befmx31 5 років тому

    Very nice job Brad.

  • @shadeylady8993
    @shadeylady8993 4 роки тому

    Great tutorial

  • @jessicabuckley4931
    @jessicabuckley4931 3 роки тому

    Great job! Quick question.. what was the size of your fireplace?

  • @esixx17
    @esixx17 5 років тому

    are there any you tube award honors? crawling through the wall has to be nominated for something.

  • @tapoutrobby1843
    @tapoutrobby1843 3 роки тому

    Great job on the video. Very descriptive

  • @mdvener
    @mdvener 5 років тому +1

    NICE JOB!!! Coming from a retired electrician.

  • @garyclure8850
    @garyclure8850 3 роки тому

    Same TV I've got. Hoped to mount it the same way, but my house construction is quite different.

  • @mountainviewturning5319
    @mountainviewturning5319 5 років тому +1

    Great job 👍

  • @taylormchenry2712
    @taylormchenry2712 5 років тому +1

    The fireplace you have is actually a prefabricated fireplace with vented gas log system, which you would want to always burn with glass doors open. Closing the doors will not allow oxygen flow to the unit. Anyways interesting video and I'm curious on if the TV will hold up without having a mantel installed to deflect the heat.

  • @JTWoodworks
    @JTWoodworks 5 років тому +1

    Great tips Brad!! Looks like Bourbonmoth has some competition with his "will I fit in that" series

  • @willyvanexel6005
    @willyvanexel6005 4 місяці тому

    I know the video is old but just in case you see this - how did the wiring hold up with the heat behind the wall? We’re looking to do something similar but wondering whether the wires can stand up to the heat. Thanks.

  • @rayanboutrig9198
    @rayanboutrig9198 4 роки тому +1

    this is the hardest funniest building video in the world

  • @jm_mort
    @jm_mort 5 років тому

    I'm honestly more impressed that in all that shawshank shenanigans you managed to perfectly keep your cap on backwards :P tv looks awesome

  • @wattsjc1
    @wattsjc1 5 років тому +1

    Great video! Really informative.

  • @sepuett
    @sepuett 2 роки тому

    Love this!

  • @godaffect
    @godaffect 5 років тому +31

    Geez! Got a rush of anxiety watching him go through that hole and even more when he was in that tight space back there.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому +6

      It was surprisingly open back there. The bookshelf part was the worst

  • @dcoop1020
    @dcoop1020 5 років тому +2

    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.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  5 років тому

      I absolutely love it so far. Such an amazing picture and I like the software and home screen abilities

  • @utilitarian
    @utilitarian 5 років тому +2

    12:06 and it was Netflix and Chill at your house - how smooth was that arm 😂 good job on the install 🙌🏻

  • @vienna844
    @vienna844 11 місяців тому

    OK that was informative. I’m looking at a TCL 75 inch QLED on sale at Sam’s Club but it’s got a three year warranty. I’m hiring someone to do what you do question is do I need the HDMI cords running through the wall and what would be the reason for that please advise. Thank you.

  • @yoshinator15_
    @yoshinator15_ 5 років тому +1

    Awesome video. I feel like you had the best case scenario for that install lol

  • @enkelenshatri
    @enkelenshatri 5 років тому +2

    Bravo djali jem💪🏻💪🏻 tfort tka baba

  • @anrod185
    @anrod185 5 років тому

    Very thorough. Great video. Awesome T.V.!

  • @taliban6504
    @taliban6504 3 роки тому

    Thank you from Vietnam!

  • @RicksReview
    @RicksReview 4 роки тому

    Nice job, I love your videos.

  • @JamiSwanBeauty
    @JamiSwanBeauty 3 роки тому

    oh my gosh i immediately got claustrophobic when you shimmied into your wall space hahaha. thanks for the vid super helpful

  • @Wavemasterx3_
    @Wavemasterx3_ 2 роки тому

    My guy, this came out 👌🏽 🔥

  • @karenhilmy
    @karenhilmy 3 роки тому

    Great job

  • @RB-xc9vh
    @RB-xc9vh 5 років тому +2

    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!

  • @simmuborgir3337
    @simmuborgir3337 5 років тому +3

    11:20 the moment that everyone was waiting for😂. Awesome work👍

  • @eingelvf
    @eingelvf 5 років тому +3

    11:50 this frame mode is insane bro!!!!!!

  • @theavguykcmomahomiesboi7652
    @theavguykcmomahomiesboi7652 5 років тому

    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”

  • @jamesbarry1983
    @jamesbarry1983 4 роки тому

    You’re my hero dude

  • @julietphillips1991
    @julietphillips1991 5 років тому +1

    Boy you must really love that TV!

  • @sellmav
    @sellmav 5 років тому

    You made that look soooooo simple!!! 😳

  • @frankc2717
    @frankc2717 5 років тому

    Great informative video.

  • @gregbadwolf7350
    @gregbadwolf7350 4 роки тому

    Great video thank you

  • @jeffforbes3772
    @jeffforbes3772 5 років тому +1

    Pretty cool Mr. R.!