We understand that you might not want to create holes in your wall to insert cables and wires attached to your wall-mounted TV.
There is nothing worse than spending extra money on this process after you have spent a considerable amount on your flat-screen TV and an expensive mount.
Additionally, if you are living in a property that has been rented out, and not officially yours, you might not even be allowed to create these holes.
Therefore, in this post, we will discuss how you can mount your flat-panel TV by yourself to save expenses on professional help.
Moreover, we will give you innovative ideas on how to hide the wires connected to your TV.
How to Mount a TV and Cable Box
Once you purchase your mounting kit, you can mount your TV through the following steps.
Step 1
First, you need to mount the bracket on the backside of your TV. You will find 4 screws plugged into the back of the TV that you need to remove to expose the holes on which the bracket will be placed.
When the screws are removed, mount the bracket on these holes using the mounting equipment that came with the kit.
Make sure not to put too much pressure when screwing in the screws because the screen of your TV is extremely sensitive and can get stained.
Step 2
Now, you need to mount the TV bracket on the wall. So start by locating the wooden studs in the wall through a stud finder. Hold the bracket up to the wall and mark the points where the bolts are supposed to be installed.
Drill point holes on the markings that you made with a pencil, then hold the bracket against the wall again and bolt it down to the wall.
Before you drill, if you are working on a concrete wall, make sure to wear proper eye protection because the stray concrete dust can severely damage your eyes.
Tip:
You should double-check if the bracket is installed properly through a level.
Step 3
You can mount your TV on the wall now. Carefully lift the TV with the help of a friend and attach the TV bracket with the wall mounting bracket.
Tools Required
Before you indulge in wall mounting your TV, you can visit your local hardware store to get the following supplies:
- Level
- Stud Finder
- Any cord management system you require
- Steel Fish Tape
- Wall mount
- Measuring Tape
How To Mount TV On Wall Without Wires Showing?
Installing wires inside the wall might not be very convenient because it requires a lot more cutting of the wall plaster.
However, for some people, the aesthetic of things is amongst the most important factors, and having wires hang from the TV, is something they are just not ok with.
Therefore, here are a couple of ways you can use to hide the wires.
Cord Clips
If you place speakers or a stand placed under the wall-mounted TV for DVD players or video gaming consoles then you can use clip cords.
The clips will bind the wires together at different points. Moreover, these clips have some sort of adhesive which can stick to the back of the stand to hide the wires out of sight.
If not, you can also screw them in place behind a piece of furniture.
This can be done for all sorts of cables like the power cord, however, the only problem is that you won’t have complete camouflage as clips can only be used if there is a piece of furniture you can hook the cables to.
To get to the wall outlet, you would need to make use of other methods available on this list, unless the existing wall outlet is conveniently behind furniture as well.
Zip Ties
In case you want the wires to avoid touching the floor and showing from underneath the stand, then you can use a zip tie. Spool the wires together and clamp them in the middle with a zip tie.
However, this might cause some inconvenience when you want to use the wires, therefore, we highly recommend the Velcro zip ties.
Additionally, you can leave a bit of lax in the wires if you are using an extension cord, which will allow you to access the wires without having to cut off the ties every time.
Tip:
Use a flat outlet extender to plug wires from the side so you do not always have to move the stand to access the power outlet.
Cable Management Box
If your wires are connected to a small surge protector, then you will find a cable management box very helpful. These boxes have enough space for all your cables and a surge protector.
These boxes are quite large and will be able to hide most of your av cables. Additionally, they are quite easy to come by as your local electronics stores would keep a stock of them.
Make sure to find the appropriate box with enough holes for your directional needs.
Tip:
Make sure that there are slits or holes under the cable management box to add cables in different directions.
Cable management boxes are available in many colors and sizes. Which allows them to be used in any situation and allows you to hide them in plain sight.
Wall Cord Raceway Kit
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A raceway cord concealer is the best option for you to hide your wires if your TV is wall mounted. The back of the raceway has adhesives to stick to the wall.
Moreover, raceways are plastic and can be cut into the perfect length that you require. The biggest advantage is that you can easily add or remove cable any time you want.
Tip:
Paint the raceway the same color as your wall to blend it in and conceal abnormalities. Moreover, use a vertical level to make sure the raceway is not crooked when attached to the wall.
Baseboard Raceway
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A baseboard raceway is the best option in case the power outlet is not located directly under the TV. They can be installed just above the baseboard and they do not look bad at all.
Just like wall cord raceways, baseboard raceways also have an adhesive backing to stick to the baseboard easily. Moreover, they can also be cut into the required length because they are plastic.
Additionally, with the help of a baseboard raceway, you can hide the cables in plain sight as they come in various colors and one of them can match the color of your wall.
If you cannot find one matching the wall color, you can take the paint you have used on the wall, and cover the raceway with it to hide the unsightly wires.
You can cut baseboard raceways at 45-degree angles to turn on the corners of the walls. Use a raceway that matches the color of the baseboard so that it does not look too obtrusive.
Tip:
Place furniture in front of outlets where the wires have to come out of the raceway to be plugged.
Wall Installation For A Wall Mounted TV
In case you do not have an issue with installing wires inside the walls, then you should do it. Remember to install the wires before mounting the TV bracket on the wall mounting bracket.
This is amongst the best ways to hide TV wires, especially if the TV mounted on the wall does not have anything in front of it that obstruct the wires hanging below it. Here are detailed instructions on how to do it.
All you would need to do is make use of recess wall plates and hide your cables behind the wall. To do this, grab yourself a stud finder and find two stud-free sections in the wall.
One of these sections needs to be behind the TV, while the other one needs to be around the outlet you want to power the TV from.
Make two cuts here with the help of a utility knife, and grab yourself the TV plates. Feed the wires through one side and pull them out the other, making the wires seemingly disappear in the wall.
We highly recommend you to use an in-wall power extender that has more than one outlet to allow you to plug more devices with your TV.
Since most power extenders are recessed, the wires will not hit the back of your TV and the TV will remain flat against the wall.
Tip:
Installing wires inside the wall is a good option, however, we advise you to get a professional to mount your TV and install the cables inside the wall.
Hook them to Furniture
Do you want to be even sneakier with your TV wires but also don’t want to damage the walls? Why not try hooking them to the furniture you have below the TV?
Most of the time, when you have wall-mounted TV, you would place a table in front of it to hold your cable box, consoles, or other accessories.
You can use the table to hide TV cords by running them across the back of the furniture and tying them in place with the help of hooks, adhesive strips, or wire hangers.
Although this method will minimize the damages to the wall, it does leave little to no space to move the furniture and you might need to leave it in a bit of a lax with your TV cables if you want to have access to them.
Use Plastic Or Fabric Tubing
There are often times where you cannot hide the TV cables behind anything, such as a TV stand, nor you can damage the walls. In such a case, the best thing to do is make use of plastic or fabric tubing.
This will allow you to make the wires look a lot more appealing coming from the TV mount, than just hanging out in the open.
This could also be a useful way of hiding wires if you have concrete walls which are much harder, and more costly to cut into.
Such tubings come in various lengths and colors, which lets you incorporate your TV cables into the aesthetics of the room, in a very effective and cost-efficient manner.
However, do note that these products are a fire hazard and you have to be extremely careful when using them.
If you have a TV mounted above a fireplace, we suggest against using this method to hide cords and wires for your TV.
Use PVC Piping
Although not the most finesse-oriented method, however, it works. If you cannot be bothered with going out and buying the products required to hide your wires, you can make use of a PVC pipe available in your house.
These pipes work amazingly as wire covers and are able to be bent at a certain angle if you heat them, or make use of the elbow extension.
Similar to the raceways, you can also color these pipes to match the color of your walls.
If you want to put in the effort to make it look as natural as possible, try scoring the pipes midways, and create a tunnel through which your wires and power cable can run.
This method can work, however, it is a little difficult to feed power switched through a PVC pipe and you might need to install a different head after running the wires across.
This would also make it difficult for you if you want to access the wire, this is why we suggest cutting up the PVC pipe and making a makeshift raceway.
How to Mount TV on Wall without Wires Showing - Conclusion
This concludes our post on “How to Mount TV on Wall Without Wires Showing” with an easy guide to follow and helpful tips.
You can easily mount a TV on the wall by yourself as long as you have the appropriate tools and equipment.
On the other hand, if you want to install wires inside the wall then we recommend professional help. However, there are other options to hide cables as well after wall mounting your TV.
Let us know if you have any more questions regarding how to mount your TV and how to hide cables.
Adam F.
A/V and Home Theater Expert that focuses on providing clear as well as concise reviews for anything and everything Audio Visual. From TV's, TV Mounts, Soundbars, and Wiring, my focus is to provide expertise in everything Audio Visual focused.
