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- No, do not mount your television above a fireplace without wall studs. This can be dangerous as the television can fall if not properly supported and sturdy. If there are no studs in the location you need to hang your TV, try heavy-duty wall anchors.
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Sep 20, 2024 · Mounting a tv above a fireplace may not work with tall fireplaces. Although the safety implications of having your TV above the fireplace will be covered in this article, you may find the decision has already been made for you if your fireplace opening is particularly tall.
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- Option #1: TV Over Fireplace – But Make Sure It Is Low and Wide
- Option #2: Fireplace in Corner, TV on Wall in Front on Sofa
- Option #3: Stove Style Fireplace Off to The Side, TV in The Center
Pros:It’s a shared singular focal point and it makes designing and laying out your room really easy. You can have symmetry with either windows or say bookshelves on either side. You know exactly where to look to get the benefits of both, so it really simplifies your design. Cons: Unless you have a really low more linear fireplace your TV might be t...
So this is a GREAT option in theory, but corner fireplaces have historically been, well not aesthetically our favorite (I’m not alone in this, Orlando is actually taking his out). Now I actually love mine in our living room and it allows us to see the fire from both the kitchen and living room. I don’t think I would design this fireplace now though...
Having the TV and fireplace oriented side by side is also an option and can look really cool and modern too. This is the one I sorta wish we would have done for our family room. Ideally, you want to have the TV centered with the sofa and at eye level and vary the size and height of the TV and fireplace so they don’t mirror each other. Pros: You can...
Aug 13, 2024 · No, do not mount your television above a fireplace without wall studs. This can be dangerous as the television can fall if not properly supported and sturdy. If there are no studs in the location you need to hang your TV, try heavy-duty wall anchors.
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Make sure to take extra precautions if you are mounting your TV over a fireplace where there are no wall studs. Mount your TV at least 20 inches above the fireplace. If your TV will be more than 65 inches from the floor, consider a tilt mount to make viewing more comfortable.
Mar 23, 2024 · As a rule of thumb, you should mount the TV 58 to 68 inches above the ground and 6-12 inches above the fireplace for optimal viewing. Mounting a television to a wall will almost certainly require two people, and if you have no prior DIY experience, you may wish to leave this job to the professionals.
Jun 20, 2022 · Should you decide to mount a TV above a fireplace – or high on any wall, even without a fireplace – remember that the vast majority of articles strongly recommending against it are not taking full-motion mounts into consideration.
