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  • One benefit to owning a flat screen TV is the variety of placement options, including wall mount on a rough stone surface. Mounting a flat screen above a fireplace or on a brick wall frees up space within the room and can add a touch of class to the room's decor. It is important to consider safety when mounting a flat screen TV on a rough stone surface. Purchase the correct mounting hardware, have an electrician do the wiring if you cannot and mount the flat screen safely and securely.

    Pre-Installation

    When mounting a flat screen TV above a fireplace, ensure that you are able to view it from at least 10 feet. Anything closer will make for uncomfortable TV viewing. If the wall is clear, the TV can hang closer to eye level so the 10-foot rule does not apply. Use a tilt mount for installing flat screens above a fireplace to allow adjustment for comfortable viewing. Use a static (flat wall mount) or tilt mount on a clear stone wall. Before purchasing any mounting hardware, check your owner manual for hardware manufacturer recommendations. Another consideration relating to fireplace mounting is temperature. Before purchasing hardware, check the owner manual for temperature range recommendations. Be safe and do not exceed these recommendations. Start a fire and take temperature readings at various places on the wall to ensure that you are within the correct range. Generally, anything over 100 degrees Fahrenheit is too hot. Cables are another consideration. Wall mount installations look more professional when cables are not in plain view. Options include installing an outlet in a wall box behind the TV or running wires through the wall to an outlet below the TV. Make this decision before installing mounting hardware and call in a professional if necessary.

    Supplies

    Purchase the correct supplies for a safe and secure installation. In addition to the correct mounting hardware (tilt, wall mount), a standard drill with screw bit, a masonry drill with a carbide-tip masonry bit, wall anchors such as raw bolts, anchor bolts, or concrete sleeve anchors, a level and eye protection are necessary.

    Install Wall Mount

    Place the mounting hardware on the stone wall, measure and mark location of drill holes. Use a level to ensure the TV will be straight. Drill mounting holes to the size of the anchors you will use, and clear all debris from the holes. Use a shop vacuum to make sure you do a thorough job. Insert anchors into drill holes. Place the mounting hardware in the correct position and screw to the wall using a standard drill. Hang the television to the mount and lock safety tabs in place. Flat screen TVs are heavy, so get some help when hanging the television. If you are using a wall box, be sure to plug the television in before hanging on the mounting hardware.

    Source:

    Digital Tips.com: 5 Best Ideas for the Best Installation

    Natural Handyman.com: How to Anchor a Flat Panel TV Monitor to a Brick, Masonry, or Concrete Surface

    HTmarket.com: Flat Panel TV Mount Guide

    Resource:

    BestBuy.com: Wall Mount Options

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