Looking up tv wall mount installations for a tile or brick surface? These are two of the trickiest surfaces in any home — and the two we see homeowners damage most often when they try DIY. The materials behave nothing alike, even though they look superficially similar.
This guide explains exactly what changes between a tile install and a brick install, the tools and anchors we use on each, and why hiring a tile mounting specialist or brick mounting specialist almost always pays for itself the first time.
Why Tile and Brick Aren't the Same Mounting Problem
Brick is a soft, porous masonry that holds anchors well but crumbles around the hole if you drill aggressively. Tile is a rigid ceramic skin over either drywall, cement board, or brick — and it cracks if your bit chatters or your anchor torque is wrong. The mistake DIYers make is treating them the same.
Mounting on Tile: The Pro Approach
Tile installations are common above modern Atlanta fireplaces, in basements, and in remodeled great rooms. Here's our process:
- Carbide or diamond-tipped bit only. Standard masonry bits skip across the glaze and crack the tile.
- Tape the drill point. Painter's tape over the spot prevents the bit from walking.
- Drill in two stages. A small pilot through the glaze first, then the full-diameter bit through the substrate.
- Anchor into the substrate behind the tile — not the tile itself. Tile is decorative; the substrate carries the load.
- Hand-tighten anchors. Power-driving cracks tile every time.
Specialty tile installs run $249–$399 in Metro Atlanta.
Mounting on Brick: The Pro Approach
Brick is forgiving for experienced installers but unforgiving for first-timers. Our process:
- Hammer drill with masonry bit. Standard rotary drills overheat the bit and glaze the hole.
- Drill into the brick face — never the mortar joint. Mortar is weaker and crumbles. (DIY guides often get this wrong.)
- Sleeve anchors or wedge anchors rated 4×–5× the TV-and-bracket weight.
- Vacuum dust before setting anchors. Dust in the hole reduces anchor grip by 30%+.
Standard brick installs run $199–$349+. See our full brick TV mounting service page for details.
The Mistakes We Fix Most Often
- Cracked tile from a power-driven anchor
- Sleeve anchors set in mortar instead of brick
- Drywall-rated toggle bolts used behind tile (will not hold a 65"+ TV)
- No wire concealment plan, leaving cables visible
- Wrong bit type causing bit walk and cosmetic damage
Where We Install in Metro Atlanta
We handle tile and brick installs across Atlanta, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Roswell, and 70+ other cities.
Related Reading
- Mounting a TV on Stone, Brick, or Tile Fireplaces
- How to Hang a TV Above a Brick Fireplace Safely
- Drilling into Natural Stone: What Marietta Pros Do
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Call (678) 870-8890 or request your quote online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tile or brick harder to mount a TV on?
Tile is harder because it cracks easily and requires diamond bits, taped drilling points, and hand-tightened anchors. Brick is more forgiving but still requires hammer drilling into the brick face rather than the mortar.
Can I drill into the mortar joint on brick?
No. The mortar is significantly weaker than the brick itself and is far more likely to crumble out under the load of a TV and bracket. Always drill into the brick face.
Will my tile crack during installation?
Not when installed properly. We use diamond-tipped bits, painter's tape over the drill point, and hand-tighten every anchor. We've installed thousands of tile mounts with zero cracks.
How much does a tile or brick TV mount installation cost in Atlanta?
Brick mounts typically run $199–$349+ and tile mounts run $249–$399 depending on TV size, wire concealment, and whether a MantelMount or other specialty bracket is used.
Do you guarantee no damage to my tile or brick surface?
Yes. Every installation is backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty, including any cosmetic damage to the wall surface.
