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How high should a mantle be above a wood fireplace?
As a general rule, the mantel is placed about 12 inches above the fireplace opening. Then adding an inch to the distance for every inch that the mantel protrudes. So a mantel 6 inches deep, would be attached 18 inches above the firebox opening.
How high should mantle be with TV above?
Above Fireplace Mounting Another popular question people have when they purchase a TV mount is how high should a TV be mount above their fireplace? The rule of thumb is, if your mantel is less than four feet from the floor, you should mount your TV about 12 inches above it.
How far should a mantle stick out?
The proportions of your mantel in relationship to your fireplace are important. Generally, your mantel should extend a minimum of three inches beyond the opening of your fireplace. For reference, if you have a 36-inch fireplace, you’l likely want a mantel width of 48 inches.
Where should mantle be placed?
As a general rule, a mantel is placed about 12 inches above the fireplace opening. Add an inch to the distance for every inch that the mantel protrudes. So, a mantel 6 inches deep would be attached 18 inches above the firebox opening.
Is a TV above a fireplace too high?
It’s not advisable to mount a TV above a fireplace because excess heat and electronics don’t mix. The area above the fireplace is often warmer than other wall surfaces in your home. The farther the fireplace mantle extends into the room, the more it will deflect heat from the above wall (and TV mounted there).
How high should a 65 inch TV be mounted above a fireplace?
So, if you are looking at a 65” TV, you should be sitting approximately 97” away (65 x 1.5). Or, working backwards, if your seating is 9′, or 108”, from the fireplace then you should consider something in the neighborhood of 70” (108/1.5).
How high should fireplace be off floor?
If you will be seated when viewing the fireplace, then you would want it low enough to allow you to look down at the flames from a seated position, but not so low that it gets lost behind a footstool or coffee table. Generally, this will put the bottom of a linear fireplace 12 to 30 inches off the floor.
How far should a fireplace stick out?
A mantel should stick out at least 6 inches (15.24cm) from the wall. It’s the perfect depth that allows you to have a mantle effectively deflect heat without compromising aesthetics. You can extend it to have more depth for your decorative pieces, but we don’t recommend having it less than 6 inches (15.24cm).
