You can shout as much as you like that television destroys the brain, but this will not decrease the number of television receivers in modern houses and apartments. Moreover, televisions have recently become increasingly larger, the pictures are incredibly beautiful and are most often used for watching movies and TV series with the whole family. But sometimes the quality of the output image significantly correlates with the overall level of installation of the device. We are talking about the wires that invariably accompany any TV placed on the wall. We offer you 3 ways to solve the problem of how to beautifully and cleverly hide the wires from the TV on the wall without making much effort - and, of course, numerous photos with the final solutions will help you understand the details of the arrangement.
- Wire decoration;
- We hide the wires in the wall;
- We hide the wires in a box;
- A selection of photos with interesting solutions;
- Several videos with useful tips;
- Conclusion.
Wire decoration
If we briefly describe the essence of this method, it will roughly boil down to the following: “Why hide something if you can organically fit the wires from the TV into the interior?”
. In this, of course, one can see the line of least resistance, but if in the end everything looks very beautiful and cozy, then why not admit that such a solution to the problem has a right to life?
Let's try to describe several options for elegant and natural decoration of TV wires:
- silicone nozzles
- you can choose a wide variety of shades; there are shaped elements that add a significant amount of originality and extraordinary imagination to the design; - figured twisting
- you can achieve an impressive effect if you simply fold the wires from the TV into any geometric figure or any arbitrary shape that meets your aesthetic needs; - plant branches
- one of the simplest, but invariably true ways, lies in the fact that branches of various green plants are placed under the TV panel, as a result, the focus of attention from the wires shifts to attractive-looking greenery, or decorate the wires with voluminous paper flowers that you can do it yourself; - decorative panels
- wood, plastic, and even metal can be used as a material, the shape is arbitrary, and the dimensions should be just such as to safely cover all the wires coming from the TV (see examples of 3D panels for walls).
How to properly hide wiring under the floor?
If you have nowhere to hide the wires, hide them under the floor. But here the question arises: how to do this correctly? Everything is very simple. Take a wall chaser or a hammer drill and make a recess in the floor for the wires, make a protective layer on the wiring - corrugation, and place it in this recess.
After completing the installation work, level the floor with a solution of sand and cement.
If the apartment has a wooden floor, then you will have to remove the boards and lay the wiring in a metal pipe.
Hiding wires in the wall
The most uncompromising way. It will certainly appeal to those men for whom wall strobing is one of the most exciting activities. However, first things first. The order of your actions directly depends on what basis you have to deal with.
If the wall is made of concrete
Ideally, of course, think through such things in advance, even at the stage of major repairs.
In this case, you won’t have to tinker with the wall again, deforming the previously leveled surface. However, an ideal is only meant to exist in our thoughts. Therefore, let’s put doubts aside, and take a hammer drill or a good old grinder in our hands and start making groovein the wall.
- make holes along the wire line;
- remove excess fragments with a puncher, freeing up space for the future “stash”;
- successfully place all the wires along the created groove;
- insert the cable into the desired hole on the TV, check how correctly the wire is tensioned;
- lay the created groove with plaster, it can be purchased at any hardware store;
- finishing is at your discretion.
Let's look at the photo to see how you can successfully hide the wires in this way.
If the wall is made of plasterboard
This option is much simpler, but will also require the use of auxiliary tools. In particular, a hammer drill. Make two holes:
- right behind the TV;
- at the bottom of the wall, at the junction with the baseboard.
The first hole will be needed in order to actually hide the wires behind the plasterboard sheet, and the second - for convenient connection to the network. We draw your attention to the fact that in this case it is best to install special skirting boards in the room with a recess for the cable - this way you can safely stretch the wire without any fear of damaging it.
Hiding the wires in a box
If, after all, ditching a wall is too radical a way for you to solve the problem of wires getting tangled and interfering with comfortable viewing, then this option can confidently be called a compromise. First, let’s talk about all the advantages of using it.
- extremely simple installation;
- magnificent aesthetic appearance;
- compliance with all fire safety standards.
Let's touch on the cons:
- the cost of purchasing a decorative box or cable duct;
- the need to make holes in the wall.
In order to disguise the wires from the TV on the wall, you can use it as a cable channel
, and a full-fledged decorative
box
. The photo below demonstrates the difference between these two elements.
The basic material from which the box can be made is:
- plastic;
- metal.
However, combined options using two of these materials are also often found.
What will be the procedure?
- calculate the required amount of material, taking into account the direction of the wires and the size of the room;
- fix the box on the wall, make the necessary cuts in corners and transitions;
- keep in mind that the wire should lie freely in the box, so select the appropriate channel for it in diameter;
- After installation is complete, you can repaint the cable channel or box in accordance with your preferences or interior design logic.
The whole process is on video
You can do without painting, and simply select in advance a box of a suitable color design with the wall. Fortunately, the choice in construction stores is now more than wide and can satisfy even the most extravagant requests.
Masking with a cable channel
Use a camouflage box. With its help you will hide television wires without disturbing the surface of the wall. This structure is fastened with hidden screws and liquid nails.
Today you can purchase a cable channel model that best suits the style of the room. The simplest type is an ordinary plastic box, which after installation can be covered with the same finishing material as the entire wall.
There are models lined with decorative bricks or in the form of pipes, which are ideal for interiors in loft and hi-tech styles. For classic or eco-trends, you can choose wooden or MDF models.
A selection of photos with interesting solutions
Especially for those who like to spy on unusual ideas and later integrate them into their interior - our selection of photos. Perhaps this will help you find the most original and successful answer to the question of how to hide the wires from the TV on the wall.
shoe box
Everyone is familiar with the situation when a huge number of chargers are connected to one extension cord. In this case, an ordinary shoe box is very convenient, in which an extension cord is placed and the required number of holes for the wires is made. This way the wires will be protected from dust and will be in perfect order, while maintaining an aesthetic appearance.
Such a device is also made in industrial conditions. It is a plastic box with a rubberized bottom, at the bottom of which there is an extension cord, on top there are holes for the output of wires, and inside there are several holders for winding very long wires on them. This protection can be placed on the floor or mounted on the wall.
