Well, lemme tell ya, gettin’ that picture box up on the brick fireplace ain’t as easy as pie. But I done it, so I’m gonna tell ya how. This here’s about hanging TV over brick fireplace, you hear?
First off, you gotta figure out where that TV gonna sit. You don’t want it too high, or you’ll be lookin’ up like you’re star gazing. And you don’t want it too low, or you’ll be burnin’ your eyeballs. You want it just right, like Goldilocks and her porridge. Hold that TV up there and see where it feels right. Mark it with a pencil or somethin’.
Now, these bricks, they ain’t like wood, no sir. They’re hard as a rock, ’cause they are rocks! You gonna need some special tools. We ain’t talkin’ about your regular hammer. You need a hammer drill, the kind that goes “brrr” real loud. And a special drill bit, a masonry drill bit, made just for these kinda rocks. My old man, he had one of them fancy drills.
My TV, It is not big. If your TV is big, you should be careful.
You gotta make holes in them bricks. Careful now, don’t go willy-nilly. Measure twice, drill once, that’s what they say. You need to use the instructions that come with the TV bracket thingy to know where the holes should go. That bracket is what gonna hold the TV up, so it’s important, you see.
Once you got your holes, you gotta put these little things called anchors in ’em. They help the screws grip the brick real good. Then you put up the wall bracket, that’s the part that screws into the wall. And then there’s the TV bracket, that’s the part that screws onto the TV. It’s like a puzzle, but with screws and a whole lot more important. I think it can hold at least 30 pounds.
- Get a hammer drill and a masonry drill bit.
- Mark where the TV gonna go.
- Drill the holes carefully, use the instructions.
- Put in the anchors.
- Attach the wall bracket, then the TV bracket.
Now, you gotta lift that TV up onto the bracket. This might take two people, ‘less you’re strong as an ox. Be careful, don’t drop it! Once it’s up there, you gotta screw it in tight. Make sure it ain’t wobbly or nothin’.
Hanging a TV on a brick wall without drilling? Some folks say you can do it with sticky stuff, adhesive mounts they call it. Or these grippy things. But I don’t trust ’em. Seems like a good way to have your TV crashin’ down. But maybe it’s OK for small TVs, I don’t know. I used the drill, that’s the safest way, I reckon.
Then you got all them wires hangin’ down, lookin’ messy. You can get these covers, wire covers, to hide ’em. Or you can be like me and just put somethin’ in front of ’em. A tall vase, a stack of books, somethin’ like that. Nobody wants to see a bunch of wires. That is the easiest way to hide wires for wall-mounted TV over fireplace.
Mounting a TV over a brick fireplace, it ain’t a walk in the park. But it can be done. Just be careful, use the right tools, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. It’s nice to have that TV up high, outta the way. Makes the room feel bigger, and you can see it from anywhere.
And one more thing, don’t put your TV too close to the fire, now. That heat ain’t good for it. Use your common sense, you know? Keep it a safe distance away, so it don’t get all cooked up.
So there you have it. That’s how you hang a TV over a brick fireplace. It’s a bit of work, but worth it in the end. Now you can sit back, relax, and watch your favorite shows. Just don’t forget the popcorn!
This is what to know before mounting a TV on a brick fireplace. I hope it helps you. I am not a pro, just sharing my experience. Be careful and good luck!
