TV Mounting in Erie, CO: Two Jobs, Two Finishes — Which One Do You Need?
Not every TV mount is the same job, and I think homeowners deserve to know that before they call around for quotes. This month I completed two TV wall mounting projects here in Erie, and they're a good example of the range this service actually covers — from a straightforward, secure mount to a full cord-concealment installation that looks like the TV was built into the wall.
Job 1: The Straightforward Wall Mount
This one was a classic living room setup — TV mounted above a low media console, positioned for comfortable sightlines from the seating area. I located the studs, mounted the bracket securely, leveled the TV, and got it powered on and connected. This is the mount most people picture when they think "TV installation": fast, secure, and functional, with the cord running down to a nearby outlet rather than hidden inside the wall.
This tier is the right call when budget matters, when the wall isn't a great candidate for in-wall wiring (brick, tile, or a wall you're not ready to cut into), or when you just want the TV up and don't care about seeing a cord.
Job 2: The Full Cord-Concealment Fireplace Mount
This second Erie job was a different animal. The client wanted their TV mounted above the fireplace mantel, tile surround and all, with zero visible cords. That means routing power and cable lines inside the wall from the TV location down to an outlet below — no cord bridge, no visible wire snaking down the mantel, nothing to distract from the room.
The result speaks for itself: a clean, finished look where the TV appears to float above the fireplace with no hardware or wiring in sight. This is the upgrade homeowners ask for when the TV is a focal point of the room — over a fireplace, in a primary living space, or anywhere a visible cord would bug you every time you walked in.
Which One Do You Need?
If you're weighing the two, ask yourself: is this TV in a spot where you'll notice a cord every day? Fireplace mounts, especially, tend to be worth the extra step, since the TV is usually front and center in the room. A mount over a media console in a den or bedroom often doesn't need it.
Either way, I handle stud location, secure mounting for your specific TV size and wall type, and — when you want it — full in-wall cord concealment so the finished look matches what you had in mind.
I serve Erie and the surrounding area — Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Broomfield, and Boulder — for TV mounting, cord concealment, and general handyman work. If you've got a TV waiting to go up, or want to talk through which mounting option fits your space, reach out through my contact page and let's get it scheduled.
Making your TO-DO list a DONE list.
— Jeremy, Old Town Handyman & Home Solutions
