{"id":1034,"date":"2025-01-31T22:23:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T22:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvinstallers.co.uk\/tv-wall-mounting\/?p=1034"},"modified":"2026-06-07T22:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T22:59:23","slug":"how-to-restart-apple-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvinstallers.co.uk\/tv-wall-mounting\/how-to-restart-apple-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Wall Mount a TV Above a Fireplace Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');\n.tvi-wrap{margin-left:calc(-50vw + 50%);margin-right:calc(-50vw + 50%);width:100vw;max-width:100vw;font-family:Inter,sans-serif}\n.tvi-wrap *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.tvi-hero{position:relative;background:#0d0d0d;min-height:480px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden}\n.tvi-hero 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Key considerations are heat output from the fire, bracket selection, viewing height, and cable routing \u2014 all assessed before drilling starts.<\/p><ul class=\"tvi-ul\"><li>Minimum 12 inches clearance between fire surround top and TV base<\/li><li>Tilt bracket strongly recommended \u2014 angles screen for comfortable viewing<\/li><li>Heat deflector shelf available if clearance is limited<\/li><li>Hollow chimney breasts allow cable routing internally for a clean finish<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tvi-split\">\n<div class=\"tvi-split-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tvinstallers.co.uk\/tv-wall-mounting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Professional-TV-installer-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"TV wall mounting engineer\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"tvi-split-content\">\n<p class=\"tvi-split-eyebrow\">TV Installers UK<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"tvi-split-h2\">Viewing Height and Bracket Selection<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tvi-split-p\">Above-fireplace TVs are often mounted too high for comfortable viewing. A tilt bracket compensates by angling the screen toward you \u2014 essential for any installation significantly above eye level.<\/p><p class=\"tvi-split-p\">Our engineers always confirm the exact mounting position with you before drilling, factoring in your seating arrangement and fireplace height.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tvi-section grey\">\n<div class=\"tvi-section-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"tvi-h2\">Cable Routing on Fireplace Walls<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-top:18px\"><p class=\"tvi-p\">Hollow chimney breasts allow internal cable routing for a completely invisible finish. Solid masonry requires either a chased channel or neat surface trunking beside the surround. Our engineers advise on the best option on arrival.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tvi-cta-dark\">\n<p class=\"tvi-eyebrow\">Book Today<\/p>\n<h2>How to Wall Mount a TV Above a Fireplace Safely<\/h2>\n<p>Vetted engineers. Instant pricing. 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Our engineers check heat output and clearances before proceeding.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tvi-faq-item\"><h3>Which bracket is best above a fireplace?<\/h3><p>A tilt bracket \u2014 it angles the screen downward for comfortable viewing.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tvi-faq-item\"><h3>How do I book?<\/h3><p>Book online at tvinstallers.co.uk and select &#8216;Fireplace Installation&#8217; for an instant price.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it safe to mount above a fireplace?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, with proper heat assessment. 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