I agree that it looks very natural above the fireplace, and it doesn't look too high. However, with all that natural lighting, I would check the reflections you get from the fireplace area, if you are planning to have seating at all to the right of the TV.
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Fireplace mount - Wiring recommendations? *Pics to clarify*.
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Well, just bought a new home. I can't believe it, but I'm considering mounting my pdp above my fireplace. However, I have two concerns:
1. How do I route the wires through the wall (or at least hide them well) when there's a chimney behind the mount?
2. How can I assure my wife that the wood on our mantle won't get totally mangled in the process? (She wants it to look nice for future owners when we sell the place down the road).
Also, here's my two living room arrangement options. Which do you prefer?
On our current cradenza:
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Wall mounted above fireplace:
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Please try to ignore my lousy Photoshop job. As you can see, the firplace mount makes the pdp visible from the kitchen as well. Plus, I feel like the way the fireplace is already framed makes the pdp look pretty natural up there.
1. How do I route the wires through the wall (or at least hide them well) when there's a chimney behind the mount?
2. How can I assure my wife that the wood on our mantle won't get totally mangled in the process? (She wants it to look nice for future owners when we sell the place down the road).
Also, here's my two living room arrangement options. Which do you prefer?
On our current cradenza:
Wall mounted above fireplace:
Please try to ignore my lousy Photoshop job. As you can see, the firplace mount makes the pdp visible from the kitchen as well. Plus, I feel like the way the fireplace is already framed makes the pdp look pretty natural up there.
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We love ours over the fireplace - and we have an open kitchen too which we can see the tv from.
1. Typically there is a void behind and above the fireplace to allow for the firebox and the flue. What I did was cut my hole above the fireplace and pulled my cables into the attic and over to my entertainment cabinet. Was actually pretty easy - easier than fishing through a wall. Greenlee makes fish poles that make this easy. They are fiberglass rods for pulling cable and can easily be found at Lowe's or Home Depot in the electrical section.
2. Only cut a hole the size of an electrical outlet. You can even install a "old work" electrical box with a cover plate that has a large round hole in it which is used for round outlets. I used an old work box with an open back just to keep my sheetrock from getting all torn up. If you go to move you'll probably still have the panel mounted while trying to sell - it may actually be a selling point since it'll be pre-wired.
Another tip: While running your cable pull some string or twine through the hole to the attic that is at least twice as long as the run. Pull another piece from the attic down the wall or to wherever you decide to put your equipment. Leave it there and if you ever need to pull more cable in the future, tie the cable to the excess string and pull it through. Just make sure you don't pull your string all the way through at the same time.
Here's my PDP over the fireplace.
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1. Typically there is a void behind and above the fireplace to allow for the firebox and the flue. What I did was cut my hole above the fireplace and pulled my cables into the attic and over to my entertainment cabinet. Was actually pretty easy - easier than fishing through a wall. Greenlee makes fish poles that make this easy. They are fiberglass rods for pulling cable and can easily be found at Lowe's or Home Depot in the electrical section.
2. Only cut a hole the size of an electrical outlet. You can even install a "old work" electrical box with a cover plate that has a large round hole in it which is used for round outlets. I used an old work box with an open back just to keep my sheetrock from getting all torn up. If you go to move you'll probably still have the panel mounted while trying to sell - it may actually be a selling point since it'll be pre-wired.
Another tip: While running your cable pull some string or twine through the hole to the attic that is at least twice as long as the run. Pull another piece from the attic down the wall or to wherever you decide to put your equipment. Leave it there and if you ever need to pull more cable in the future, tie the cable to the excess string and pull it through. Just make sure you don't pull your string all the way through at the same time.
Here's my PDP over the fireplace.
I prefer over your fireplace. For my livingroom, it was the only place it could go.
In my setup, notice the white built-in cabinet to the right? That's for the components (receiver,
DVD, stb, etc....).
There is no attic above, so I went horizonal making holes through studs, then to the
upper right corner, then up the ceiling, and finally straight down to the cabinet. There is
a double flu and plenty of room behind the wall over the fireplace. I also had a clock
outlet with dedicated power to the electrical panel installed behind the TV.
Whenever anyone works on the TV or the TV area, simply put a thick blanket and some
plastic sheet over the entire area. The mantle will be fine.
Nice house!
I prefer over your fireplace. For my livingroom, it was the only place it could go.
In my setup, notice the white built-in cabinet to the right? That's for the components (receiver,
DVD, stb, etc....).
There is no attic above, so I went horizonal making holes through studs, then to the
upper right corner, then up the ceiling, and finally straight down to the cabinet. There is
a double flu and plenty of room behind the wall over the fireplace. I also had a clock
outlet with dedicated power to the electrical panel installed behind the TV.
Whenever anyone works on the TV or the TV area, simply put a thick blanket and some
plastic sheet over the entire area. The mantle will be fine.
Nice house!
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