How high should a fireplace insert be off the floor?

To achieve the electric fireplace’s visual effect at eye level from a seated position, the Floor’s recommended distance should be about 40-42″ off the Floor. This is a comfortable enough distance and precisely places the flames in your sight from a seated position.

How high above a fireplace should a mantle be?

12 inches
As a general rule, it’s important to mount the mantle an average of 12 inches over the fireplace opening, which is a general rule from the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) to ensure it’s up to code. The mantle can also be 4 1/2 feet above the floor.

How high should you mount a TV above a fireplace?

Above Fireplace Mounting The rule of thumb is, if your mantel is less than four feet from the floor, you should mount your TV about 12 inches above it. This rule applies to a fireplace without a mantel as well.

Is mounting a TV above a fireplace too high?

It’s not advisable to mount a TV above a fireplace because excess heat and electronics don’t mix. The area above the fireplace is often warmer than other wall surfaces in your home. The farther the fireplace mantle extends into the room, the more it will deflect heat from the above wall (and TV mounted there).

How high should a 65 inch TV be mounted above a fireplace?

So, if you are looking at a 65” TV, you should be sitting approximately 97” away (65 x 1.5). Or, working backwards, if your seating is 9′, or 108”, from the fireplace then you should consider something in the neighborhood of 70” (108/1.5).

How do I choose the right size fireplace?

To calculate fireplace size, measure the width, length, and height of your room in inches. Multiply these three numbers together to determine the room’s volume, then multiply that number by four, which will give you a close minimum heat output. You can select an appropriate size with the original dimensions.

Can you mount TV over fireplace?

The short answer is – yes. However, to ensure your television isn’t damaged from the heat, care must be taken to ensure heat generated by the fireplace is redirected away from television. There are several ways to do this, such as installing a proper mantel and building an alcove for the television.

How high should my TV be above fireplace?

Can you hang a 65 inch TV on drywall?

For 65 inch televisions mounted on drywall, we recommend only mounting the bracket to the studs inside the wall.

How high should a TV be mounted over a fireplace?

Another popular question people have when they purchase a TV mount is how high should a TV be mount above their fireplace? The rule of thumb is, if your mantel is less than four feet from the floor, you should mount your TV about 12 inches above it. This rule applies to a fireplace without a mantel as well.

What is the average size of a fireplace?

A standard fireplace is a normal brick fireplace, most of which have an opening about 36 inches wide, about 28 inches high, and 16 to to 20 inches deep. The inner walls of the fireplace angle inward, and the back sometimes slopes forward a bit, but is sometimes nearly vertical.

How high should a mantel be above a gas fireplace?

The NFPA calls for any mantel that is 2 inches deep to be a minimum of 11 inches from the top of the fireplace’s fire box. A 4-inch deep mantel should be 13 inches from the fire box. A 6-inch mantel should be 15 inches away. An 8-inch deep mantel should be 17 inches above the fire box, and a 10-inch mantel needs to be 19 inches above the fireplace.

What is the proper fireplace mantel height?

“Proper” is different from “typical” or “average”. Average mantel height is about 54″ above the hearth extension. “Proper” depends on the fireplace size, required clearances and the aesthetic desired, which can vary widely. These are both “proper” mantel heights: This one’s about 96″ high: