# Advice on mounting TV over fireplace w PICS! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [June 19, 2012, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980 "2012-06-19T11:58:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2012, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/1 "2012-06-19T11:58:15Z")
[ATTACH=CONFIG]21236[/ATTACH]First off, i know its too high. Im okay with it. The room is very long and the couch is on the other end. There will be a soundbar in front so it will hide all the wires. I have an ultra slim mount ready to go, and i plan on mounting it in the mortar and not the brick. This will make it easier to fill in if i ever decide to take the tv down. My only question is should i use the hardware in the kit or should i buy masonry specific bolts? I’ll post pics of the hardware that came with the wall mount tonight. [ATTACH=CONFIG]21232[/ATTACH] ---
**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2012, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/2 "2012-06-19T12:00:27Z")
its currently sitting on the mantle [/ATTACH][/QUOTE][ATTACH=CONFIG]21233[/ATTACH] ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2012, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/3 "2012-06-19T12:59:07Z")
If it were me I’d use as many masonry fasteners as the mounting bracket will allow in conjunction with an adhesive in the anchors, epoxy or construction adhesive. Set them a little deep in the hole so you can patch with mortar when you take it down. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2012, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/4 "2012-06-19T13:35:28Z")
Definitely not whatever crappy fasteners came with your kit. I guarantee they are crappy. Go get yourself the best fasteners you can buy, with the heaviest weight rating for a masonry application. It will be the safest $10 investment you have ever made. I did the same thing above my fireplace with a 54" heavy plasma and it has been rock solid for a year. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2012, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/5 "2012-06-19T14:54:35Z")
Hide the cable boxes in the cabinets and get IR eyes and a transmitter. Would look AWESOME. ---
**Author:** ![Tbirdsc1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tbirdsc1/32/7487_2.png) [@Tbirdsc1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tbirdsc1)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/6 "2012-06-19T20:23:49Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > Hide the cable boxes in the cabinets and get IR eyes and a transmitter. Would look AWESOME. +1 Same setup here, 54" above fireplace and our seating is ~15 feet back. We use an IR remote for everything so no visible wires or boxes, just see a TV mounted on the wall…looks awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2012, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/7 "2012-06-19T20:49:41Z")
I’d just use lags with lag shields. You don’t need the best fasteners money can buy. Just something with the proper amount of shear strength. Maybe a decent hollow wall set if you really want to get crazy. Some lead anchors with some 1/4" all thread would really hold decent. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2012, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/8 "2012-06-19T22:28:48Z")
i HEARD thay doing this voids warranty…just .02 ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2012, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/9 "2012-06-20T04:18:42Z")
The fasteners have been covered so I’ll just add this. Get rid of the ultra flush mount and get one that can tilt. Since you’re mounting it too high having it tilt down a few degrees is going to make a huge difference. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2012, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/10 "2012-06-20T04:27:47Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > The fasteners have been covered so I’ll just add this. Get rid of the ultra flush mount and get one that can tilt. Since you’re mounting it too high having it tilt down a few degrees is going to make a huge difference. Absolutely agree. ---
**Author:** ![Choda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/choda/32/7347_2.png) [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/11 "2012-06-20T04:36:21Z")
I put mine above the fireplace in my house and it’s fine. I like the high tv and it doesn’t get to hot up there either ---
**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2012, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/12 "2012-06-20T06:01:26Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > Hide the cable boxes in the cabinets and get IR eyes and a transmitter. Would look AWESOME. Once the sound bar is front of the tv you cant see any wires. Im going to run them along inside of the shelves and use white HDMI chords. ---------- Post added at 09:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:58 AM ---------- > [@rugsr](#): > > i HEARD thay doing this voids warranty…just .02 mounting the tv or mounting it over a fireplace? ---
**Author:** ![KENLUDE97](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kenlude97/32/7464_2.png) [@KENLUDE97](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KENLUDE97)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2012, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-mounting-tv-over-fireplace-w-pics/223980/13 "2012-06-22T05:27:36Z")
I used lag screws into the 3/4" plywood (subwall). Its been over a year, and its still holding a 52" plasma. ![http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/KENLUDE97/0319111935.jpg](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/KENLUDE97/0319111935.jpg)