Mounting any type of flat-screen TV above a fireplace is a popular option because it allows for one central point of focus within the room. Modern homes often have a fireplace as the central feature of the living space, so placing a TV above it is an efficient and attractive use of space.

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Special care must be taken when hanging a television above a fireplace. The temperature must be checked, as constant temperatures of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit will damage the television's screen. Additionally, the television must be hung high enough above the fireplace to avoid interfering with operation of the fireplace. However, and perhaps most critical, smoke from a wood-burning fireplace can discolor the television's screen. For this reason, hanging a LCD television above a wood-burning fireplace is not recommended.

Bottom Line

Hanging a television above a fireplace makes an attractive, central source of entertainment within a living space. However, care must be taken to ensure the television will not be damaged by the fireplace. If smoke from a wood-burning fire enters the home, it can damage the screen of a nearby television. Therefore, when you use a wood-burning fireplace, smoke should be consistently vented through the chimney; otherwise, you should select another location for the television.

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TV: Over the Fireplace Installation

Flat Screen TV Mounting Over a Fireplace