Asked on Jul 26, 2019

How do I hide the wires of TV that sits on the mantle?

Jody
by Jody

How to hide tv wires on a mantle ?

  7 answers
  • Cord covers. Can you share a photo?

  • William William on Jul 26, 2019

    Wire mold raceway attaches to the wall. Wires go in the raceway. Can be painted.


    https://www.homedepot.com/b/Electrical-Home-Electronics-Cable-Management-Cord-Covers-Raceway-Accessories/Legrand-Wiremold/N-5yc1vZc65cZgn8


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JEy4vE9HKM

  • Susan Clements Brown Susan Clements Brown on Jul 26, 2019

    This may sound dumb, but have you considered a pool noodle but in half? You can paint them to match your decor. Another thought would be paper towel tubes. Again you can slice them lengthwise, tighten it around the cord and paint it to camouflage or match.

  • Ken Erickson Ken Erickson on Jul 26, 2019

    Find the wall studs first. Cut a hole in the sheetrock behind the TV and another down low behind your components. Use a fish tape (or heavy wire) to run between the holes. Fasten the wires to the fish tape and pull them from one hole to the next. Add a cover plate at each location and connect wires to TV and components. Pull a spare sting between the 2 locations in case you need to pull more wires later. I found cover plates at Home Depot that have plastic brush at the rectangular holes in the middle of the plate. Multiple wires can fit through these openings. I have seen some You Tube videos that show the process.

  • Nancy Turner Nancy Turner on Jul 30, 2019

    I agree with Naomie and William. The cord covers are the easiest way to go and look good. You can get curves and corners if needed. Most are installed with screws or self adhesive tape. There are even different widths depending on how many wires you want to hide.

  • Jody Jody on Aug 01, 2019

    Thanks everyone I got the covers on amazon

  • Kevin Kevin on May 15, 2021

    Find a pretty box or basket cut a hole in the back put the cable TV box and DVD player in the box and run the wires out the hole - find some masking tape and tape the wires away then paint the tape the same color as your wall or fireplace - masking tape holds latex paint.