Which pull-down TV mount fits a 65 inch TV?

The TranquilMount TMO100A fits 55 to 65 inch TVs up to 32 kg. For 70 to 100 inch TVs use the TMO800A.

TV Above Fireplace: The Complete UK Guide

Q: Is it bad to put a TV above a fireplace?

Not if the wall stays cool enough to touch with the fire on and you use a pull-down TV mount to bring the screen down to eye level and avoid neck strain.

Q: How high should a TV be above a fireplace?

The bottom of the TV usually ends up 10 to 20 cm above the mantel. Ideal viewing height is with the screen centre about 100 to 110 cm from the floor, which a pull-down mount achieves when lowered.

Yes, you can put a TV above a fireplace – as long as the wall stays cool and the screen can come down to eye level. In most UK living rooms the chimney breast is the natural focal point, so the TV ends up there. The two problems are heat and height. Here's how to solve both.

1. Check the heat

Light the fire for an hour, then touch the wall where the TV will go. If it's too hot to keep your hand on, it's too hot for the TV.
A mantel shelf deflects rising heat; aim for at least 30 cm between the fire opening and the bottom of the TV.
Gas and electric fires usually run cooler on the chimney breast than open fires and wood burners.
Check your TV manual's operating temperature (usually up to about 35–40°C).

2. Fix the height problem

For comfortable viewing, the middle of the screen should be roughly at seated eye level – about 100–110 cm from the floor. Above a fireplace it's usually 150–180 cm, which means looking up and, over time, neck strain. The answer is a pull-down TV mount: the TV sits flush above the mantel when off, then pulls down and forward to eye level.

3. Choose the right pull-down mount

TV size	Model
32″–50″ (up to 16 kg)	TMO400B
55″–65″ (up to 32 kg)	TMO100A
70″–100″ (18–70 kg)	TMO800A

Compare them in TMO400B vs TMO100A vs TMO800A. A motorised vertical-lift mount is the remote-control alternative.

4. Hide the cables

Use a recessed power socket behind the TV and run HDMI in a chase or conduit to the alcove. Choose a slightly longer HDMI cable so a pull-down mount can move freely.

5. Fix it securely

Chimney breasts are usually brick, block or stone – ideal for heavy mounts. On dot-and-dab plasterboard, fix through to the masonry behind. Our installation guides walk you through it.

FAQs

Is it bad to put a TV above a fireplace?

Not if the wall stays cool and you use a pull-down mount to avoid neck strain.

How high should a TV be above a fireplace?

The TV bottom usually ends up 10–20 cm above the mantel. With a pull-down mount the working height is set when you lower it.

Can I put a TV above a wood burner?

Only if a mantel or heat shield keeps the wall cool. Do the touch test with the stove at full heat.