85-Inch TV Mounted Above Drywall Fireplace in Duluth, GA

A Duluth, GA homeowner asked us to mount their new 85-inch flat-screen TV above the drywall fireplace in their two-story great room. The space features a classic white-painted mantel with dentil molding, flanking built-in cabinetry, and tall windows that bring in natural light — making this fireplace the natural focal point of the room. Because of the panel's size and weight, the project was completed by a two-technician team to safely lift, level, and anchor the TV in a single visit.

The 85-inch TV was installed on a heavy-duty low-profile fixed bracket, centered on the drywall above the white fireplace mantel. Our two-technician team mapped the framing behind the drywall with a deep-scan stud finder and confirmed two solid wood studs at the correct spacing for the TV's VESA pattern. One technician supported the panel while the second locked the bracket onto the wall plate, ensuring the screen was perfectly level on the first attempt. The TV was positioned with proper heat clearance above the mantel so the fireplace can still be used safely.

Two wood studs were located behind the drywall above the fireplace, and the fixed bracket was secured with grade-8 lag bolts torqued to spec for the combined weight of the 85-inch panel and mount. A laser level confirmed perfect horizontal alignment before the TV was lifted onto the bracket. The two-technician lift technique is critical for 85-inch class TVs — it eliminates wall scuffs, prevents bezel flex, and lets us seat the locking pins on both sides simultaneously. Heat clearance from the mantel was verified, and cable runs were kept tight to the wall behind the panel for a clean profile.

The Duluth great room now features an 85-inch TV mounted as a true centerpiece above the fireplace, scaled perfectly to the two-story ceiling height and the wide mantel below. The low-profile fixed mount keeps the panel close to the wall for a built-in look that complements the white millwork and built-in cabinetry. Dual-stud anchoring with grade-8 hardware safely supports the heavy panel for the long term, and the two-technician install ensured a damage-free, perfectly level result on the first try. The installation is backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty.

85-inch TV • Fixed mount • Drywall • Duluth, GA 30097