Can you hang a TV over a stone fireplace?
Can You Mount TV Above a Brick Fireplace? Or in our case, stone. The answer is yes, but you may need to do a little more work to get your space ready for the TV mount. When we looked at the area where the TV mount needed to be attached one stone was sticking out much farther than the rest.
How big of a TV should I put above my fireplace?
Alright, so now that we have that out of the way, let’s talk about what to consider when hanging a TV over a fireplace. The first consideration is screen size. Screen size is based on viewing distance and the standard recommendation is 1.5x the size of the screen from your eyes to the screen.
Where should a TV be placed with a fireplace?
As far as TV placement, you will want to mount your TV in the corner where your fireplace wall and a perpendicular wall meet. This, again, ties back to simplifying furniture arrangement by keeping key points of focus in closer proximity.
Should the TV go over the fireplace?
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).
How do you mount a TV on a stacked stone fireplace?
How to Mount LCD TVs on Stacked Stone Walls
- Place the wall bracket half of the mount up against the wall at the desired height.
- Drill out the four corner holes, using the SDS drill and mortar bit.
- Tap the sleeves into the stone, using the hammer.
- Set the wall mount bracket back up against the stone.
How do you keep a TV above the fireplace?
If your room is big enough, divide your room into two distinct areas: One for watching television, and then a separate seating area for relaxing by the fire. Why not? Or, if you have an open floor plan with a combo living room and dining room, just switch the dining area to in front of the fireplace.