After marking your drill spot with chalk begin drilling over the chalk dots with your hammer drill and carbide.
Hanging tv mount on brick.
How to install a flat screen tv on a brick wall step 1.
If you re dead set on mounting a tv on a brick fireplace it s a good idea to call an expert.
So what s the best solution.
To hang a tv on a brick or cement wall we recommend using sleeve or wedge anchors and a metal tv mount.
Having the right tools will make it faster especially for the drilling process.
Mortar tends to deteriorate but if you try to drill into the brick itself it s easy to crumble.
How to mount the tv drill holes in brick according to mounting slots on tv mount.
Create the pilot hole with a carbide tipped masonry bit sized to the diameter of the concrete sleeve.
Mark the area with chalk and then check to see that the marks are level.
Clear the hole of debris.
After drilling the holes make sure the nuts are on the ends of the sleeves and tap the sleeves into the holes.
Use level when drilling to make sure holes are level.
You will also need a hammer drill and a masonry bit to drill pilot holes for the anchors.
If your pro needs to add blocking to the installation site for extra support the job could take four hours or more.
Position the mount in the exact position.
Do this by checking the weight of your tv before you go out to purchase the screws.
Mount tv wall mount kit according to directions.
Leave it to puls.
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.
Before drilling or mounting anything.
Remember to get the right mount for your tv and the right screws for the brick wall.
Mount brackets on back of tv to attach the wall mount according to instructions.
The steps are as follows.
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Lastly keep an eye on the tv and the mount during the first few days after installation.
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.
Put on your safety goggles and dust mask before you begin working as masonry dust is not.
Mount tv to wall mount.