Okay, so I finally did it. I mounted my TV above my brick fireplace. It was a bit of a project, but totally worth it in the end. Let me tell you how I tackled it, step by step.
First off, I thought about just sticking the TV on the wall without drilling. I mean, who wants to drill into beautiful brick, right? I found these adhesive mounts and special brackets that use suction or grip. Sounded cool, but they’re really just for tiny TVs. Mine’s not huge, but it’s definitely not tiny either. So, that option was out.
Then I stumbled upon these things called brick clips. They’re basically metal clips that grab onto the brick. I figured I could use a bunch of them, maybe attach them to a piece of plywood or something, and then bolt that to a TV bracket. Each clip can supposedly hold around 30 pounds, which seemed like enough. It sounded promising, so I decided to give it a shot.
Getting Started
I gathered all my tools. Needed the brick clips, a sturdy piece of plywood, a TV mount, a drill (yeah, ended up needing one anyway), some screws, a level, and a pencil. Oh, and a buddy to help out. You do not want to do this job alone.
Prepping the Plywood
First, I measured my TV’s mounting holes and marked them on the plywood. Then, I drilled pilot holes where the TV mount would attach to the plywood. After that, I bolted the mount onto the plywood. It felt pretty solid, which was a good sign.
Attaching Brick Clips
Next up, the brick clips. This was a bit tricky. I had to figure out the best placement on the bricks to distribute the weight evenly. I marked the spots with a pencil, making sure everything was level. Then, I started attaching the clips. They just clamp onto the brick, which is pretty neat. I used a bunch of them to make sure it was extra secure.
Mounting the Plywood to the Clips
With the clips in place, it was time to mount the plywood. This is where my buddy came in handy. We lifted the plywood with the TV mount attached and carefully hooked it onto the brick clips. It took some wiggling, but we got it on there. We stepped back to check, it was a little off-level. We made some adjustments, and it was perfect.
Mounting the TV
Finally, the moment of truth. We lifted the TV and lined it up with the mount. We carefully attached the TV to the mount, double-checking all the screws to make sure they were tight. And there it was! TV mounted above the fireplace, no drilling into the brick required.
It wasn’t the easiest project, but seeing the TV up there, looking all sleek and modern, made it worth the effort. Plus, I saved my brick from any unnecessary holes. If you’re thinking about doing this, just be patient, measure everything twice, and definitely grab a friend to help. You got this!
