i would appreciate any pictures of fireplaces with tv's above!

19 years ago

Trying to design fireplace with built-ins on each side and a fireplace above. I would again appreciate any pictures of this! thanks!

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seattlesal
19 years ago
bnicebkind,
We were in a fireplace shop this weekend looking at a fireplace to install, and the shop offered us a photoalbum of photos from installations (fireplaces plus mantles and surrounds, etc) in their clients homes. One had a flat screen tv above.
Wondering if you could inquire at your local fireplace shops if they have any info/pictures on this...?
bnicebkind
Original Author
18 years ago
I have seen these, but there are never photos of TV's over fireplaces. We are trying to design this now, and all pictures would be a great help!
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kookoo2
18 years ago
My concern would be that the tv would then be too high for comfy viewing - even if it looks o.k.
gravely424
18 years ago
DON't Install any TV above a Working Fireplace.
THe fumes emitted will ruin some of the internal electronics.
WIth PLASMA tv's they are highly susceptible to heat variations and they will shut off if they barelly warm up.

DON't Install any TV above a Working Fireplace.
elaina05
18 years ago
I am building a home and the builder has a model home with this shown. No problems to date with this....I am having it built in my own home.

The link is:

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/living/homeandgarden/0205/04tv.html

Good luck!
automata
18 years ago
We plan on installing a 50" Panny PDP over our fireplace. I've tried to do my research on PDP's over fireplaces and I've yet to find an instance where the PDP was damaged or affected in any way. If properly installed, I can't imagen you haveing a problem.

Check the members gallery over in the AVS Forum. There are lots of members who've done this.

Here is a link that might be useful: AVS Forum Gallery
akrauss
18 years ago
Besides viewing egronomics, anyone who truly USES their fireplace like I do should know its simply not a good idea to install an expensive TV over a WORKING FP (unless your part of the MTV "Cribs" crowd). I recently moved from a house and when I removed the framed artwork above the FP, I realized just how much soot was littered on the wall and picture. Heat of course is another issue as Plasma's run hot to begin with. If you must have it, consider designing a large AND DEEP mantle to act a a heat/soot deflection shield. Good luck.
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I think it would be very uncomfortable to try to look at a TV at that height. Maybe it's just me, but I think my neck would give out!

Are you sure the TV couldn't be installed in one of the entertainment cabinets on the side?

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i would appreciate any pictures of fireplaces with tv's above!

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