How much space do you need above a fireplace to mount a TV?
about 12 inches
Above Fireplace Mounting The rule of thumb is, if your mantel is less than four feet from the floor, you should mount your TV about 12 inches above it. This rule applies to a fireplace without a mantel as well.
Can you use a fireplace with a TV mounted above it?
The short answer is – yes. However, to ensure your television isn’t damaged from the heat, care must be taken to ensure heat generated by the fireplace is redirected away from television. There are many styles and options for fireplaces that will look great with your television.
Is a TV above a fireplace too high?
It’s not advisable to mount a TV above a fireplace because excess heat and electronics don’t mix. The area above the fireplace is often warmer than other wall surfaces in your home. The farther the fireplace mantle extends into the room, the more it will deflect heat from the above wall (and TV mounted there).
Should TV and fireplace be same size?
For the false wall options, generally there is a rule of thumb – always make sure the fireplace is wider than the TV. In our experience, the fireplace should be a little wider (6-8 inches) than the TV. This allows the wall to frame the TV, while offering sleek lines for the edges of the fireplace.
How do you protect a TV above a fireplace?
A well placed Fireplace Mantel or a Fireplace shelf can act as a buffer to help protect your heirlooms and TV from the heat radiating up from the front of your fireplace. It can offer only some protection though, to delicate electronics and the plastic casing around your television.
How do you hide TV over fireplace?
To hide a TV that’s over your fireplace, you can either place it in a cabinet, behind barn doors, or hang a pull-down picture in front of it. You can also hide it with a mirror, antique screen, or sliding artwork. Other ways to hide your TV include placing it in a shutter or painting the wall black.
How tall should my fireplace be in relation to my TV?
The bottom of your TV should be no more than 42″ off the floor in an average room. Fireplaces & TVs — the Right way: A linear electric fireplace is just the right size for the TV above, and both are at a comfortable height. (Design by Stylish Fireplaces) If you follow our first tip, your TV and fireplace will be balanced.
Where to put a flat screen TV in a living room?
A stone fireplace extends upwards to encase the flat screen TV and include it in the center decor. This luxurious living room has a large authentic stone fireplace. The television fits nicely above the mantle and the fireplace has its own place to burn just below it. See more of this home here.
Can you put a flat screen TV over a gas fireplace?
While you can usually get away with mounting a flat-screen tv over an electric fireplace, when it comes to gas or wood-burning units made to produce heat, you must be careful what you place above the mantel. Even direct vent gas fireplace and inserts produce a substantial amount of heat that can eventually deem your television useless.
How tall should a hearth be for a fireplace?
My lack of grace aside, a hearth creates a fresh set of problems for mounting the TV over the fireplace, as if there weren’t already enough (more on that another time). A seat-height hearth, which seems to be what most clients are after for the “cozy” factor, is around 18″ high. Then the fireplace sits on top of the hearth.