This Edina home has that classic character you find in established neighborhoods—a traditional white mantel, painted brick fireplace surround, and plaster walls that have been here for decades. We mounted a 65-inch TV above the fireplace on a fixed bracket, with a sleek Sonos soundbar resting on the mantel below.
Plaster walls require a different approach than standard drywall. Plaster is harder and more brittle, so you can't just drive screws in and hope for the best. We carefully located the wooden lath behind the plaster and secured the fixed bracket with appropriate fasteners that won't crack or damage the wall.
The fixed bracket keeps the TV close to the wall for a clean, streamlined look. Since this TV is positioned directly above the seating area and at a reasonable height, there's no need for tilt adjustment—a fixed mount gives you that flush appearance without any visible bracket arms.
Many older Edina homes have plaster walls, and we see them regularly. The key is understanding the wall construction and using the right techniques. Plaster over wooden lath needs different hardware than plaster over masonry. We assess each wall individually and mount accordingly.
If you've been told your plaster walls can't support a TV, that's usually not true—it just takes someone who knows how to work with them.
Have plaster walls and want a mounted TV? The Mounting Man has the expertise to handle older homes throughout Edina and the Twin Cities. With over 755 five-star reviews, we know how to work with any wall type. Contact us today.
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