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