Mounting a TV to brick fireplace - Brick or Mortar?
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A lot of rooms it is the only reasonable place for one. The fireplace is designed to be the focal point of the room, so it makes sense to put the tv in the same place.
I get where you are coming from but the viewing angle in most circumstances is terrible for prolonged viewing and running electrical and low-voltage cabling in proximity to functional fireplaces can be dangerous. I am not a fan of fireplace TV installs at all.
Agree. I can't imagine watching a TV that's 3+ feet higher than your seat height. If remove the fireplace before mounting it that high. Thank god this trend is going away
This is our current situation, nowhere else to really put it. unless you wanted a really messed up setup with your furniture and lack of seating space. I feel bad for people who have corner fireplaces as they always seem awkward.
I mean, it all depends on the room and your furniture.
A bit higher mount isn't so bad if its a big room (with a big tv) and with recliners that angle your view more upward anyway.
I have my TV above my fireplace, which means I look slightly upward to watch.
My in-laws have their TV on a 15" high stand, which means I have to look slightly downward. That's not better IMO.
Technically you're supposed to have your eye level at 1/3 of the way down the screen. Going up or down from that, doesn't really make much difference to me.
My in-laws have their TV on a 15" high stand, which means I have to look slightly downward. That's not better IMO.
Technically you're supposed to have your eye level at 1/3 of the way down the screen. Going up or down from that, doesn't really make much difference to me.
This is why we are doing a new floor to ceiling fireplace. Our mantel is too high which forces you to mount the TV too high. It's not terrible, just not preferable.
Ya it really isnt that bad at all. The only time I hate it is when I want to sit on the floor, which I do sometimes for some odd reason (normally with food).
