considering a wall mounted tv in my kitchen

[Miket0812]

Apologies if this question is not in the right section.

As per title, I am considering a wall mounted tv in my kitchen.
Whilst i have one in my main living room, it is above a stand so displaying wires was sorted and there is a power outlet below which made things easy.

I have a couple of issues regarding the kitchen set-up however, I can attach an image link to better show this.

I would ideally like to get a slim 40-50 inch TV as close as possible to the wall, ideally with a firestick to stream on, my concerns are..

1. the TV would be above a radiator
2. there are no sockets on the wall, id be open to having a socket fitted behind the TV, but im not sure how easy this would be, and whether it would need plaster-board removing etc. the nearest outlet i suppose is on the opposite side of the wall at the default socket height.

Any input would be greatly appreciated

image link - https://i.imgur.com/WB9YiMl.jpg

 

[thomp1983]

If it is a plasterboard stud wall then I'd be cutting a section out that will be covered by the TV and adding some noggins to take the TV bracket, you can make a big enough hole to allow you to reach the socket that's on the opposite side of the wall.

If it's a solid wall then your going to need to cut a chase in somewhere to get the power to the TV then plaster it in and make good.

 

[Miket0812]

Wow thanks for such a quick reply thomp1983! much appreciated.

Yeah, i think i understand what you are explaining. It is plasterboard stud.

Would you or other members possibly estimate the cost for someone to complete a job such as this. I appreciate it could vary, but a ballpark fig would be great.

Yorkshire UK.

 

[thomp1983]

I've no idea on a price I'm afraid I'm strictly diy

 

[JohnW2]

1. the TV would be above a radiator

That's obviously not ideal, and could reduce the life of the TV - but many people seem to do it.

Kind Regards, John

 

[winston1]

Also don’t forget an aerial socket, possibly satellite socket, and ethernet sockets.

 

[FrodoOne]

If you intend to place a socket outlet (and other cables or outlets) behind a wall mounted TV, you will need something like these
https://www.sync-box.com/
https://aceonlineblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/check-our-new-sync-box-recessed-tv-socket/
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173665417725

(I presume that an additional external accessible switch would also be required ?
Earlier discussion here https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/recessing-a-double-13a-socket-behind-tv.516223/)

1. the TV would be above a radiator

If (after it is installed) you consider that it is being heated abnormally by the radiator, you might consider installing a shelf above the radiator to act as a deflector of the rising air outwards into the kitchen.

(If the end of any such shelf is close to the doorway, it might be a good idea to cut off the corner of the shelf at a 45 degree angle, or to "round" it - to reduce the danger of "corner impact" to anyone walking around the corner from the doorway to the bench.)

 

[Sureitsoff?]

i cant believe those sync box prices!!

 

[FrodoOne]

i cant believe those sync box prices!!

Then there are "Brush Plates" - such as these https://docs.rs-online.com/0fb6/0900766b815871b9.pdf which are cheaper.
If two are installed - one behind the TV and one directly below - at "normal" socket outlet level - the power cable can be dropped down to the lower plate and installed in a nearby Socket Outlet.
(Where the antenna and any other cables may come from is another matter !)

There is also the matter of dropping a cable down the "inside" of what is a stud wall.
I have found that the best way to do this is to "rip open" the wall (keeping the plaster section for replacing later and removing part of the noggin which one will encounter), install a suitable plastic tube (I have used 50 mm * 100 mm plastic down-pipe) - with appropriately sized holes for the plates in appropriate places - replace, repair, repaint the wall service and install the plates.
The cable(s) can then easily be dropped down the tube from the top plate to the bottom plate.

Yes! It is quite a job but if one has matching paint and has any plaster repair skills, it is quite do-able.

In any event, to put a socket outlet anywhere on that wall is likely to require some cutting, replacing, repairing and repainting and Miket0812 wrote "the nearest outlet ... is on the opposite side of the wall at the default socket height."
Hence, it is probable that most of this work would need to be done from the the Hallway on the other side of the wall, where it is possible that the existing socket could be used - as is.

 

[reds42]

If (after it is installed) you consider that it is being heated abnormally by the radiator, you might consider installing a shelf above the radiator to act as a deflector of the rising air outwards into the kitchen.

I put a TV on a chimney breast above a log burner after some experimentation with bits of wood and a thermometer to determine how effective a mantel would be and deflecting the hot air stream.

Turned out a 6" deep mantel did a great job of pushing the hot air out far enough to leave the TV in relatively cool air.