How to Hide Wires When Installing a Flat Screen TV on a Wall
- 1). Connect the peripheral wires to the television and hang the TV on the wall according to the manufacturer's directions. The wires should be hanging down from the television.
- 2). Center the wire and cable cover on the wall under the television. Drill holes into the wall through the mounting holes in the wire cover. Set the cover aside.
- 3). Install wall anchors into the holes you created. Make sure they are flush with the wall.
- 4). Feed the wires into the wire cover until the cover is flush with the television and is against the wall. The mounting holes on the cover should match the location of the wall anchors. Screw the cover onto the wall.
- 5). Caulk around the edges of the wire cover where it meets the wall. This will give you a seamless look. Let the caulk dry for 30 minutes.
- 6). Paint the cover using the same paint as on the walls. Let the cover dry and then hook the cables into their components. Place the media cabinet in front of the cover under the television.
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