A marble wall is a very popular choice for home decor. It’s elegant, it’s classic, and it’s easy to maintain. Due to the unique nature of marble walls, most people are unwilling to mount anything against the marble structure to prevent causing a dent in the wall. If you’re looking for a way to mount your TV on your marble wall, however, you may not know where to start. That’s where we come in. Here’s what you need to know about mounting a TV on a marble wall:
What is a marble wall?
A marble wall is any type of wall that is made out of marble—a type of stone that is mined from the Earth and polished by hand into smoothness. In layman’s terms, it can be called a tiled shiny wall. But if you don’t have a tiled wall, you can create a marble-like wall with the use of paint and some tools. The word marble comes from the Latin word “marmor”, meaning “a hard stone.” Marble walls are often used in living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas where there is a high need for durability and beauty.
The first known use of marble walls was in ancient Greece. These walls were made using clay and then painted with white paint to resemble marble. In ancient Rome, marble walls were used for temples, villas, and theaters. In fact, many ancient buildings were constructed with this type of walling material. Marble walls were popularized throughout Europe during the Renaissance era as a way to create stunning interiors. Marble walls are most commonly found in European homes, but they can also be seen in Asia and South America.
In addition to being a beautiful design element, marble walls can also be used as a sound insulator between rooms or in ceilings above areas where people congregate. In this modern era, homes or house structures with marble walling are usually considered to be elite and classy because the walls provide any living room with an aesthetically captivating ambiance that leaves visitors or guests stunned.
Can I mount a TV against my marble wall?
Yes, TVs can be mounted against marble walls in any setting with marble walling. Even though it can be a little tricky as no one wants to cause any damage to their perfect marble wall, one must be careful how the mount is done.
If you decide to mount a TV against your marble wall, you need to make sure that the weight of the unit is evenly distributed in order to avoid cracking or breaking the marble. If your TV weighs more than 20 pounds, then you might want to consider using a wall mount with a safety cable (which will keep the unit from tipping over).
Also consider how you plan to position the TV and how it will fit into the wall studs, and consider whether or not you want to use adhesive or nail holes.
For example, if you plan on using adhesive, you’ll need to make sure that your TV is perfectly aligned with the wall studs—no more than 1/8″ away—and that the adhesive goes all the way across the back of your TV. You also need to make sure that it’s even on both sides of your TV (you’ll want something like double-sided tape), so there’s no chance that one side will lift up when you mount it.
If you’re going for a more permanent solution like nail holes or a mounting bracket, make sure that whatever material you use is strong enough to hold up under heavy use (think about how many times people might sit in front of this thing year after year). Make sure that your wall has some kind of support behind it for added stability. There are plenty of ways to mount your television on a marble surface without damaging or permanently altering the surface itself, but before we get right into it, there are some tools that we need to be equipped with in order to reach our goal.
Some of the tools needed to successfully install a mount against your marbles wall include:
1. A level. This is important because it will help you ensure that your TV is aligned as perfectly as possible so that it doesn’t wobble when mounted.
2. A stud finder (or hammer and chisel). You can use this tool to find out where the studs are in your wall, which will help you determine where you should drill holes for mounting screws into your wall.
3. Drill bits for different-sized holes (including one with a longer length). You’ll need these if you want to put screws into your wall instead of just sticking them into plaster or drywall without damaging them too much—which would be bad news if they were supporting an expensive piece of electronics!
4. Anchors (or other types of wall fasteners). These are used to hold up brackets on the wall. We recommend using galvanized steel anchors because they’re more durable than other types of screws and won’t rust over time like plastic anchors might. And because they’re made from metal rather than plastic and will last longer than other types of anchors do, they’ll save you money in the long run by not needing replacements as often as regular wall screws do!
5. Screws: Screws are very important tools. They can be used with anchors made specifically for this purpose. These anchors are sold in different sizes and shapes depending on how many screws you want to use. You’ll need at least two anchors per screw hole size on your TV mount (so if your TV has four holes for mounting screws you’ll need four anchors).
Step by Step instructions on mounting a TV to a marble wall
Step 1: Determine where you want the TV on the wall and mark centers as well
The first step to mounting a TV to hardiplank is to survey the wall and take measurements to determine the best position for the TV and mark where you’d like the bottom of the TV to rest.
Also measure out the length of the wall, determine the center and mark it out as well because this is where the center of the mount is going to rest.
Step 2: Fix TV mounting hooks to the back of TV
The next step is to use the right screws to fix the TV mount hooks to the back of the TV and make certain that it is attached securely.
Step 3: Measure distance from bottom of TV to hooks and record value
Measure the distance from the bottom of the TV to the inside curve of the TV mounting hooks and record the number.
Step 4:
Put tape measure on the wall with one end on the mark we made for the bottom of the Tv in step 1 and the other end measuring out the number we recorded for step 3.
When you’re done measuring out the length, mark the point visibly because this is where the top edge of the Tv mounting bracket is going to sit.
Step 5:
Place either the TV mounting bracket or the TV mounting bracket template on the wall with the center of the mount resting around the center mark that was made in step 1 and the top edge of the mount resting on the mark that was made in step 4.
The template or mounting bracket must rest on the marks from Step 1 and Step 4 simultaneously.
Mark the holes where the screw will go in 4 places evenly distributed to properly hold the weight of the TV.
These holes are where you’re going to drill in order to feed the anchors into the wall.
Step 6:
Feed anchors into the wall according to the instructions on the box and ensure that they are snug and tight before breaking off the excess depending on what anchor you use.
Step 7:
Re-align the mount again with the anchor holes and screw in the anchor screws into the holes to secure the mounting bracket to the wall.
Ensure that all screws are tightly screwed into the wall.
Step 8:
With the assistance of someone else, lift up the TV high enough to slide the TV mounting hooks into the wall mounting bracket and ensure that the TV is securely mounted to the wall.
Step 9:
Hide wires as necessary.
At face value, it can seem intimidating, but there really is nothing to be scared of. It’s just a process and totally doable if you’re determined and you follow the guideline provided.