# Mounting TV over fireplace with a brick facade? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 24, 2011, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453 "2011-03-24T10:15:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**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:** [March 25, 2011, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/41 "2011-03-25T07:21:45Z")
^ Your tv is a little to high, but it’s significantly lower than where Fry wants to mount his. And to think I was worried I was going too high when I went up about 6" higher than the stand so my wall mount would leave room for the center channel. Mine looks like it’s on the floor compared to you guys. ![http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/jsears77/DSC_0257.jpg](http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/jsears77/DSC_0257.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2011, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/42 "2011-03-25T07:26:45Z")
yeah fry’s TV is gonna end up at almost 6 feet from the floor. Yours is probably a foot and a half lower. ---
**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:** [March 25, 2011, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/43 "2011-03-25T07:37:47Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > yeah fry’s TV is gonna end up at almost 6 feet from the floor. Yours is probably a foot and a half lower. Yes his would definitely be a bit higher than mine. Sitting in my recliner, I can look straight forward and not have to look up at all. It depends very heavily on how close you will be sitting to the TV, if your couch is going to be 10’ or less than its going to be a bigger issue. That majority of our seating is 15-17’ away from the TV…you can sit down comfortably and not strain your neck at all. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2011, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/44 "2011-03-25T07:41:45Z")
if your head is not looking up your eyeballs are… It’s a simple matter of math since the bottom of the TV is a good bit higher than your head. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2011, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/45 "2011-03-25T07:45:43Z")
JayS has the perfect setup IMO…I would always go with an opposite or adjacent wall. Most interior designers would tell you the same thing. ---
**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:** [March 25, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/46 "2011-03-25T12:50:31Z")
Just use tap cons to mount it. That’s the easiest way. What’s the basement under the fireplace look like?? ---
**Author:** ![Scott](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/scott/32/7603_2.png) [@Scott](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Scott)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2011, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/47 "2011-03-25T12:57:05Z")
![http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/148406_818833179738_15716842_43693310_1088606_n.jpg](http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/148406_818833179738_15716842_43693310_1088606_n.jpg) Go high or go home use tapcons to mount to the brick ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/48 "2011-03-25T13:22:56Z")
Yep. It’s going high. I was looking at it last night, settled on using a nice wire channel, painted to match the brick, and run it sideways to the drywall, where I will drop it down to the basement. You’ll still see the wireway, but it will be subtle. Should look just fine. ---------- Post added at 04:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:21 PM ---------- > [@Carbonfiberhooded](#): > > Just use tap cons to mount it. That’s the easiest way. > > What’s the basement under the fireplace look like?? A poured foundation wall. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2011, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/49 "2011-03-25T18:13:29Z")
> [@KENLUDE97](#): > > I don’t know if you brought anyone in to clean/inspect the fireplace before you started to use it. I did on my house and I also asked the guy what he thought about mounting it there for the TV safety. He might be able to instruct you on how its likely build and what are the chances of running the wires. > > But i think that the easiest might be to run them down into the Basement and then back up to where ever you mount the dvd/cable box and ect. You will need a LOT of wire… but that would be the least intrusive to the fireplace. > > I just mounted mine over the fireplace. I also have a “cold air space” between the wall and the chimney. I was able to run all the wires there. All of my AV equipment will go in the leftover spaces from the ancient radio left. > > My TV mounted (sorry for the shitty cell pic) > > 50" Samsung > > ![http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/KENLUDE97/0319111935.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/a/5/a5ca3f613d3f2e6e2b96bbf0c28e982cbac7ebcd.jpeg) > ![http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/KENLUDE97/lf838b642-m1o.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/e/8ef90cda3305ba695ffb47ceccb8e96dc9674af8.jpeg) not for nothing, but mayeb you should have done something with the wood panneling before you hung the tv… like rip it down and replace it with drywall, but thats just me. maybe you like the 1970’s look and walker’s tv is a clean install, i enjoy it ---
**Author:** ![evane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6bbea6/32.png) [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2011, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/50 "2011-03-25T21:37:14Z")
I think Fry will be fine at the height he wants and I think it enhances a brick facade, his room size looks to be perfect for that setup. I have always liked TV’s mounted above fireplaces, but it definitely needs to be in the right sized room, unfortunately my current house did not really facilitate that due to my fireplaces location. ![http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5560451026_4212718c8e_b.jpg](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5560451026_4212718c8e_b.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2011, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/51 "2011-03-26T03:56:06Z")
i think it could look ok if mantle is removed or relocated, however that is a bit high imho for your fireplace fry. I do like some posted, however the ones i liked seam to be smaller fireplaces with out mantles. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2011, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/52 "2011-03-27T17:06:50Z")
Well I never have been one to listen to reason. Just spent way too much money on a 55" Samsung LED flat screen. It looks great. I’ll get it mounted soon. Gonna just find some small wireway and paint it to be as subtle as possible. I’ll post pics to egg the haters on when it’s done. ---
**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2011, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/53 "2011-03-31T18:46:34Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > ![http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/jsears77/DSC_0257.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/d/9df5e66ecd110e89b992ca322499fb71e082f528.jpeg) Thats an interesting lamp,aren’t you only supposed to take the towels from hotels? :lol: just kidding, the TV looks nice though ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2011, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/54 "2011-04-04T05:13:50Z")
I want to go on a murderous rampage every time I see a TV mounted above 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:** [April 4, 2011, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/55 "2011-04-04T05:18:06Z")
> [@walter](#): > > I want to go on a murderous rampage every time I see a TV mounted above a fireplace. Wow that was insightful? Why so? Don’t like the “style”? other reason? ---
**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:** [April 4, 2011, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/56 "2011-04-04T05:38:33Z")
> [@Jim1234664](#): > > Thats an interesting lamp,aren’t you only supposed to take the towels from hotels? :lol: > > just kidding, the TV looks nice though Ouch… I like my adjustable lamp. 🙂 We installed it before I learned about the magic art if fish tape though and needed a lamp that could be powered from the switched outlet below. Now that you mention it though running a wire inside the wall sounds like a good project for this weekend. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2011, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/57 "2011-04-04T05:59:42Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Well I never have been one to listen to reason. Just spent way too much money on a 55" Samsung LED flat screen. It looks great. I’ll get it mounted soon. Gonna just find some small wireway and paint it to be as subtle as possible. I’ll post pics to egg the haters on when it’s done. :highfive: ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2011, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/58 "2011-04-04T06:02:44Z")
> [@KENLUDE97](#): > > Wow that was insightful? Why so? Don’t like the “style”? other reason? Because 99 times out of 100 it is a horrible viewing position for the TV. Sure it looks nice when its off, but that generally isn’t why I have a TV. Yes, there are situations where it doesn’t break necks, and yes, everyone that has one will defend it, but its usually a rotten place for the TV to be IMO. Then again, most people have crappy viewing distances as well, usually paired with an over sized TV for a couch that is too close. ---
**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:** [April 4, 2011, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/59 "2011-04-04T06:08:17Z")
Fair enough. I like mine on the wall as it keeps my kid from messing with it, toughing it, tuning it on and off, tipping it over ect. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2011, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453/60 "2011-04-04T07:04:49Z")
> [@KENLUDE97](#): > > Fair enough. I like mine on the wall as it keeps my kid from messing with it, toughing it, tuning it on and off, tipping it over ect. On a wall is fine, if its not above a fire place 😉 [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mounting-tv-over-fireplace-with-a-brick-facade/210453.md?page=4)