How to Hang Your TV Without the Wires Showing
So you’ve decided it’s time to ditch the TV stand and mount your television to the wall? It’s a sleek, modern look that frees up floor space and gives your living room a serious upgrade. But there is the problem of what to do about all those pesky wires? The HDMI cables, the power cord, and the ones that look like spider webs behind your pristine mounted TV. Fear not, with a few clever tricks and a little elbow grease, you can hide those wires like a pro.
Use a flat wall mount with cable management.
Alright, let’s start with the basics. When you’re buying a wall mount for your TV, look for one that offers cable management. These mounts have built-in channels that allow you to neatly tuck away the wires as you mount the TV. It’s a quick fix that keeps everything looking neat without needing extra tools or complicated setups. Most of these mounts have a cover that you can snap into place to hide the cables so your TV looks like it’s floating in midair with 0 distractions. Simple, easy, and a good place to begin.
Hide the wires inside the walls.
Now, if you want to go full-on pro level and get that perfect look, you’ll want to hide the wires inside the wall. Before you start cutting holes in the drywall, though, you need to plan carefully, and this option does require a bit more work and probably an electrician. The results, however, are totally worth it. And to do this, you’ll need to cut a small hole behind your TV where the wires will go in, and another hole near the baseboard where they’ll come out. Then you just run the cables through the wall. Just make sure you’re using cables that are rated for in-wall use. You don’t want any fire hazards. If you’re not comfortable with cutting holes in the wall or handling the work, hiring a Pro is the safest route.
Use a cable concealer kit.
OK, maybe you’re not up for drilling into your walls but you still want to hide the wires. Enter the cable concealer kit. These nifty kits include a series of plastic channels that you can stick to your wall to conceal your cables. They come in different colours and sizes and you might even be able to colour-match your wall. The wires will run through the channels, giving your wall a clean, uninterrupted look. It’s a great middle ground option because there’s no wall cutting, but still a neat wire-free setup. You can even find kits with covers that snap into place so everything stays tidy and secure.
Go wireless.
If you really want to get rid of the wires completely, you can opt for wireless HDMI transmitters. These clever little devices allow you to stream the signal from your media devices, like a Blu-ray player or game recorder, to your TV without any cables at all. They work by sending the signal through Wi-Fi or radio frequency, which means no more cables running across the rim. While this is a great idea for a truly wire-free setup, it’s worth mentioning that not all devices are compatible with wireless HDMI. You may have to do a little bit of research here to ensure that it works with your media devices and your TV.
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