If you re dead set on mounting a tv on a brick fireplace it s a good idea to call an expert.
Hanging tv mount on brick.
Put on your safety goggles and dust mask before you begin working as masonry dust is not.
How to mount the tv drill holes in brick according to mounting slots on tv mount.
Most tv mounting systems can be installed within an hour or two though it may take longer to attach hardware to certain wall surfaces such as brick stone tile or concrete.
Create the pilot hole with a carbide tipped masonry bit sized to the diameter of the concrete sleeve.
Lastly keep an eye on the tv and the mount during the first few days after installation.
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After drilling the holes make sure the nuts are on the ends of the sleeves and tap the sleeves into the holes.
Remember to get the right mount for your tv and the right screws for the brick wall.
The steps are as follows.
Drive the screw into the hole with a standard drill and continue until all brackets are firmly in place.
But tv mounting on a brick fireplace isn t simple.
After marking your drill spot with chalk begin drilling over the chalk dots with your hammer drill and carbide.
To hang a tv on a brick or cement wall we recommend using sleeve or wedge anchors and a metal tv mount.
Leave it to puls.
Before drilling or mounting anything.
Carefully hang the flat screen television to the mount checking to ensure that safety tabs are in place for extra holding.
I usually use 4 inch long 3 8 sleeve anchors if you are hanging on a plaster wall with brick behind it and 3 inch long sleeves if its a bare brick or cement wall.
Mount the tv wall.
So what s the best solution.
Mark the area with chalk and then check to see that the marks are level.
Position the mount in the exact position.
If your pro needs to add blocking to the installation site for extra support the job could take four hours or more.
Mount tv wall mount kit according to directions.
You will also need a hammer drill and a masonry bit to drill pilot holes for the anchors.
Mortar tends to deteriorate but if you try to drill into the brick itself it s easy to crumble.
Having the right tools will make it faster especially for the drilling process.
Clear the hole of debris.
Mount tv to wall mount.
Do this by checking the weight of your tv before you go out to purchase the screws.