75-Inch TV Mounted Above Brick Fireplace in Acworth, GA

An Acworth, GA homeowner wanted their 75-inch television above a brick fireplace with the flexibility to lower it for comfortable viewing. A MantelMount pull-down system was installed on the brick surround, and a power outlet behind the TV keeps the entire setup cord-free at both the raised and lowered positions.

The MantelMount was anchored to the brick fireplace surround using heavy-duty masonry anchors. The TV's resting position is centered at 57 inches from the floor above the mantel, while the pull-down mechanism brings it down to approximately 41 inches for seated eye-level viewing. Heat clearance was verified with a minimum 7-inch gap between the mantel and the TV's bottom edge. The MantelMount's gas-assisted springs provide smooth, effortless movement for the 75-inch panel.

A rotary hammer drill was used to bore into the brick fireplace surround, targeting brick faces rather than mortar joints for maximum anchor strength. Concrete wedge anchors were torqued to the MantelMount manufacturer's specifications, rated well above the combined weight of the mount and 75-inch TV. The pull-down mechanism was tested through its complete range with the TV attached. A recessed power outlet was installed behind the TV's upper resting position, with wiring routed through the brick to the nearest circuit.

The Acworth homeowner can now pull their 75-inch TV down to eye level for comfortable watching, then push it back above the brick fireplace when finished. The MantelMount eliminates the neck strain associated with elevated above-fireplace TVs, and the hidden power outlet keeps the brick surround looking pristine. The masonry-grade anchoring provides absolute confidence in the mount's stability.