TV mounting on brick, stone, concrete and tile
Masonry and tile walls hold a TV extremely well when they're drilled and anchored correctly. They take different tools, different hardware and more care than drywall, and the holes aren't easy to hide later, so placement gets settled before the first hole.
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At a glance
- Masonry anchors sized for your TV and mount
- Careful drilling to avoid cracked tile or blown-out brick
- Wire options planned for walls you can't run cables through
How each surface is handled
Brick
We anchor into solid brick using masonry hardware, choosing locations based on the brick's condition. Old, soft or crumbling mortar isn't where a TV should hang.
Natural stone and veneer
Solid stone is strong but uneven. Thin stone veneer is often attached over framing, so we check what's behind it before choosing anchors.
Concrete and block
Poured concrete and hollow concrete block need different anchors. We confirm which one you have before install day.
Tile
Tile is drilled slowly with bits made for it, so the surface around the mount doesn't crack. The mount is anchored into the wall behind the tile.
Measure twice, drill once
Holes in brick and stone can be patched, but they won't disappear. We mark the position, confirm height and centering with you, and check for anything in the way before drilling.
Wires on masonry walls
You usually can't run cables inside a solid masonry wall. The clean options are a low-profile cord cover (which can be painted to blend in), routing along a mantel or edge, or positioning the TV so cables drop straight to a console or cabinet below.
Common questions
Can you mount a TV on brick, stone or tile?
Yes. Masonry and tile use different drill bits and anchors than drywall, and we choose hole locations around the material's condition. Holes in masonry can be patched but won't vanish, so we confirm placement with you first.
Can you mount a TV above a fireplace?
Yes. Fireplace installs need extra planning for viewing height, heat, mantel clearance and where the wires will go, and the approach depends on whether the surround is brick, stone, tile or drywall.
Can you hide the wires?
Yes. Options range from bundling cables neatly behind the TV, to a slim paintable cord cover on the wall, to in-wall concealment on suitable walls using kits rated for in-wall use. We never run standard power cords inside a wall, because they aren't rated for it.
How high should my TV be mounted?
In most living rooms, the center of the screen should sit close to your eye level when you're seated, often around 40 to 45 inches from the floor, depending on your seating and screen size. Above a fireplace it will sit higher, which is where a tilting or pull-down mount helps. We mark the position and confirm it with you before drilling.
Why do you ask for photos?
Photos of the wall, your TV's model label and any mount you already have show us the details that change a job: wall material, outlet locations, fireplace clearances and whether a mount fits your TV. That lets us quote accurately before we arrive. Your photos stay private and are only used for your request.
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