TV Wall Mounting Services in Ireland: Safety, Cable Hiding, and Ideal Heights Explained

There’s nothing quite like settling down for the evening with a cup of tea to watch the match or binge the latest series. But have you ever found yourself craning your neck because the telly is sitting awkwardly on a low cabinet? Or maybe you’re trying to ignore that absolute bird’s nest of cables trailing down the wall?

If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone. Across Ireland, from new builds in Kildare to renovated cottages in Wicklow, getting the TV off the furniture and onto the wall is becoming the norm. It saves space, looks sleek, and keeps the screen safe from knocking toddlers or over-excited pets.

But here’s the rub: sticking a 65 inch screen to a wall isn’t as simple as banging in a few nails. It’s a bit of an art form, and frankly, a bit of a science too.

As a team that has been in the game for donkeys’ years, we’ve seen it all from DIY disasters that left holes the size of a fist in the plasterboard, to beautifully executed cinema setups that would make your neighbour jealous. Today, we’re going to walk you through everything you need to know about TV wall mounting services in Ireland, why hiding those cables is a must, and how to figure out exactly where that screen should go.

Why Bother Wall Mounting Your TV?

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of drills and brackets, let’s talk about why you’d want to do this in the first place.

1. Space Saving: Irish homes aren’t always massive. In many living rooms, floor space is at a premium. By ditching the bulky TV stand, you instantly reclaim a couple of square feet. It makes the room feel airier and less cluttered.
2. Safety First: If you’ve got little ones running around or a dog that thinks its tail is a weapon, a TV on a stand is a disaster waiting to happen. Wall mounting keeps the screen out of reach and securely fixed.
3. The Look: Let’s face it, a floating TV just looks modern. It’s cleaner, sharper, and gives that high-end finish to your sitting room.

The Safety Aspect: Don’t Be a Chancer with Your Wall

We really can’t stress this enough, safety is the number one priority. We’ve heard horror stories of lads trying to mount a heavy TV on a ‘dot and dab’ wall with rawl plugs that were far too small. The result? A smashed TV and a very unhappy partner.

Know Your Walls

In Ireland, we generally deal with two main types of walls:

• Solid Block/Brick: Common in older houses and the outer walls of new builds. These are grand for holding heavy weights, but you need a decent hammer drill and heavy-duty masonry bolts to do the job right.
• Stud Walls (Plasterboard): Common in internal partition walls and newer apartments. You cannot, we repeat, cannot just screw into the plasterboard. You need to find the timber studs or use specific heavy-duty toggle fixings if the studs aren’t where you need them (though hitting the stud is always the gold standard).

The Bracket Matters

Not all brackets are created equal. You’ve got your fixed mounts (flush to the wall), tilting mounts (good if the TV is high up), and full-motion brackets (the ones that pull out and swivel).

If you’re buying a cheap bracket online, be careful. A full motion arm puts a massive amount of leverage on the wall fixings when the TV is pulled out. If that’s not secured into solid brick or a timber stud by a pro, it’s coming down.

This is where professional TV wall mounting Ireland services come into their own. At Smart Sat Connect, we don’t guess. We know exactly what fixings to use for your specific wall type, ensuring that TV isn’t going anywhere unless you want it to.

Hide TV Cables in Wall Ireland: The “Spaghetti Junction” Problem

There is absolutely no point in mounting a beautiful 4K TV on the wall if you’re going to leave black cables dangling down underneath it like ugly vines. It ruins the whole aesthetic.

When we talk about how to hide TV cables in wall Ireland, there are two main ways we go about it:

1. Trunking (The Tidy Quick Fix)

This is the plastic casing that sticks to the wall and covers the wires. It’s painted to match the wall (usually).

• Pros: Quick, cheap, and non-invasive. No dust, no plastering.
• Cons: You can still see the trunking. It’s tidy, but it’s not invisible.

2. Chasing the Wall (The Pro Finish)

This is the real deal. We cut a channel into the wall (chasing), bury the cables (or a conduit pipe so you can add cables later), and then plaster over it.

• Pros: The cables completely vanish. It looks seamless.
• Cons: It’s a bigger job. It creates a bit of dust (though we use dust extraction systems to keep your house clean) and requires re-painting afterwards.

However, for a partition wall (plasterboard), it’s much easier. We can often fish the cables down behind the plasterboard without cutting huge channels, bringing them out near the skirting board to plug into your sky box or socket.

Expert Tip: If you’re building a new house or renovating, plan this now. Put power sockets and HDMI points high up on the wall where the TV will go. It saves a headache later. But if you haven’t, don’t worry, we can retrofit a hidden cable solution that looks the business.

Finding the Sweet Spot: Ideal TV Heights

“How high should we hang it?”

This is the question we get asked on nearly every job. And to be fair, getting it wrong is a pain in the neck, literally.

There’s been a bit of a trend recently, especially with those feature walls and electric fireplaces, where people mount the TV way too high. If you have to tilt your head back to watch the news, it’s too high.

The Eye Level Rule

Ideally, the centre of your TV screen should be at eye level when you are sitting down.

• For a standard sofa, your eyes are usually about 42 inches (106 cm) from the floor.
• Therefore, the centre of the TV should be roughly around that height.

Exceptions to the Rule

Of course, rules are made to be broken, and every Irish home is different.

• The Bedroom: Here, you’re lying down. Mounting the TV higher and tilting it downwards is actually better so you aren’t looking down at your toes.
• The Kitchen: If you’re watching while cooking or standing at an island, a higher mount makes sense.
• Above the Fireplace: Look, we know it’s popular. And sometimes, it’s the only place the TV can go. If you must go above the fireplace, use a tilting bracket or, even better, a pull-down mantel mount that lowers the TV to eye level when you’re watching it.

Why Choose Smart Sat Connect?

Now, you might be thinking, “Can we not just have a go at this ourselves?”

Ah, you could. But we’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve been called out to fix a botched job. A TV that’s slightly crooked (which will drive you mad eventually), a cracked tile, or a cable that’s been snagged inside the wall.

When you look for TV wall mounting services Ireland, you want a team that treats your home like their own. That’s us.

We’re Local and Experienced

Based in Dublin, but covering Meath, Wicklow, Kildare, Louth, and beyond, we know Irish houses. We know the difference between the blockwork in a 1970s semi and the timber frame of a 2024 new build.

More Than Just Mounting

While we’re there, we can sort out the rest of your tech too.

• Starlink & WiFi: Struggling with internet speeds? We’re experts in Starlink installation and WiFi distribution. No point having a smart TV if it can’t stream Netflix, right?
• Signal Boosters: If you can’t get a mobile signal in the living room, we can fix that.
• Saorview & Satellite: We can tidy up your dish and aerial connections at the same time.

We’re a ‘one stop shop’. You get the TV on the wall, the cables hidden, the internet flying, and the channels tuned in. Job done.

The Process: What to Expect

If you decide to book a professional install, here’s how it usually goes down with us:

1. The Chat: You give us a ring (086 828 9390). We’ll ask a few questions like what size is the TV? What kind of wall is it (if you know)? Do you want the cables hidden?
2. The Arrival: We turn up on time (we know, tradesmen turning up on time in Ireland, shocking, right?).
3. The Assessment: We check the wall, check for hidden pipes or wires (very important), and agree on the perfect height with you. We don’t drill a single hole until you’re happy.
4. The Magic: We mount the bracket, chase the cables or install trunking, and hang the TV.
5. The Finish: We connect everything up, make sure the WiFi is reaching the TV, and tidy up any dust. We won’t leave you with a mess to clean up.

Common Questions We Get (FAQs)

Q: Can you mount a TV on a plasterboard wall?

A: 100%. But you need the right fixings. We use specialist anchors or find the studs to ensure it can hold the weight safely. Don’t trust standard rawl plugs for this.

Q: My TV is huge (75 inch plus). Is that okay?

A: No bother at all. We have heavy duty brackets designed exactly for the big screens.

Q: Can you hide the cables if the wall is brick?

A: Yes, we can chase into the brick, but it’s a dusty job. Alternatively, we can use very neat, paintable trunking which is often the preferred option for solid external walls to avoid messing with insulation.

Q: Do you supply the bracket?

A: We can. We carry high quality brackets in the van such as flat, tilt, and full motion. If you have your own, that’s grand too, as long as it’s compatible.

Q: How much does it cost?

A: It depends on the job (size of TV, type of wall, cable hiding needs). Give us a bell, and we can give you a quote. It’s likely less than the cost of replacing a TV that fell off a dodgy DIY mount.

A Final Word of Advice

Look, we all love a bit of DIY. Painting a fence or putting up a shelf is grand. But hanging expensive electronics above your or your kids’ heads is a different kettle of fish.

Getting a professional in for your TV wall mounting services in Ireland isn’t just about saving you the hassle, it’s about peace of mind. You know it’s straight, you know it’s secure, and you know those messy cables are gone for good.

If you’re in Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Wicklow, Kildare, or Louth and you’re looking to get your setup sorted, give Smart Sat Connect a shout. We’ve been at this a long time, and we take pride in doing a proper job.

Whether you need to hide TV cables in wall Ireland style (invisible and sleek) or just need a safe, simple mount for the bedroom, we’re here to help.

Give us a call on 086 828 9390 or drop us an email at smartsatconnect@gmail.com. Let’s get that TV up on the wall where it belongs.

Cheers, and happy viewing!