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joeponcho
01-05-09, 11:03 AM
I want to mount my 42" Sony onto my fireplace above a mantle. It is a real-brick wood burning fireplace built w/ the house in 1974. Should I use Mollys or Toggle Bolts to attach the tilt mount to the fireplace? I will drill through the mortar of course...
I just do not want to ruin any part of the fireplace.
I just do not want to ruin any part of the fireplace.
Michael Thomas
01-05-09, 11:40 AM
have you checked for heat issue? See this Plasma/LCD television over fireplace FAQ (http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatv-questions/plasmatvfire_1.html#02066450).
joeponcho
01-05-09, 01:58 PM
No, we've never used the fireplace. I am just wondering about what hardware to use (toggle bolt vs molly).
Rick Johnston
01-05-09, 04:25 PM
Use lead anchors and lag screws designed for brick walls.
Drill into the brick, not the weak mortar.
Save the drill dust. If & when you remove the TV mount you can mix the dust with a bit of cement to fill the holes and match the color of the original brick.
Drill into the brick, not the weak mortar.
Save the drill dust. If & when you remove the TV mount you can mix the dust with a bit of cement to fill the holes and match the color of the original brick.
joeponcho
01-05-09, 07:15 PM
Doesn't that create a greater risk of cracking & ruining a brick?
HotinOKC
01-05-09, 07:52 PM
Is it brick facia?
I never really recommend putting flat panels up that high anyways. The optimum viewing angle of TV's are about 3 degrees.
You will be essentially looking up at the TV.
How are you running the electrical?
I never really recommend putting flat panels up that high anyways. The optimum viewing angle of TV's are about 3 degrees.
You will be essentially looking up at the TV.
How are you running the electrical?
joeponcho
01-06-09, 11:10 AM
This is a real solid brick fireplace (not facia). I am runnung the wires accrossed the mantle (there are only 2 wires) and will not be visible...