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Suggestions please to conceal cable wires on wall.

SouthernBee — Wed, 18 May 2022 02:54:03 GMT

We have a 55 inch flat screen tv mounted on the wall but two long cables hanging down. We just painted the interior of the house and trying not to damage the wall. Best Buy suggested a product but reviews indicated the strong double sided tape can damage the wall.

Legrand wiremold on -wall cord mate cord concealment kit. Any suggestions or know of something better? Thank you.

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Queen of shop — Wed, 18 May 2022 03:24:49 GMT

Hi @SouthernBee I don't know how much you can conceal the wires. Even if you cover them, they still hang against a wall. It is what it is concerning those wires. Almost everyone has them.

If you put "cable wire covers" in the Amazon search box, many come up. Worth a shot if you like any.

Hubs and I have our TV cables in a black cover and our walls are adobe pink. We see the cables but not much we can do. After awhile you just don't think about them anymore.

Good luck

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CAcableGirl2 — Wed, 18 May 2022 03:28:12 GMT

@SouthernBee I have this one that I purchased from Home Depot. It's called a "4 ft. Flat Screen TV Cord Cover", and it screws down. I've tried the ones that stick to the wall and they didn't work for me. If you have a HDMI cord and a power cord that need to be hidden from view, you may want to get a large enough piece to fit since the HDMI cord is sometimes fairly large. This kind just has a flat piece that is screwed into the wall and then the cover snaps on. Can easily be painted and the lid can be taken off and put back on without a problem if you need to switch cables. Less then $17.00.

This covers on the wall from the back of flat screen to behind a small table I have set under the TV. I'm sure they have longer ones if you need something longer then 4'.

Personally I wouldn't go with the adhesive one. I had a small one that I tried to hide a cord to a neon light and it kept coming loose, and I finally just put a few nails in it to keep it secure.

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SouthernBee — Wed, 18 May 2022 03:29:42 GMT

@Queen of shop : Thank you for taking the time to respond. I just wanted something to make the wall look a little better. Something easy to install without damaging the wall.

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SouthernBee — Wed, 18 May 2022 03:37:10 GMT

@CAcableGirl2 wrote:
@SouthernBee I have this one that I purchased from Home Depot. It's called a "4 ft. Flat Screen TV Cord Cover", and it screws down. I've tried the ones that stick to the wall and they didn't work for me. If you have a HDMI cord and a power cord that need to be hidden from view, you may want to get a large enough piece to fit since the HDMI cord is sometimes fairly large. This kind just has a flat piece that is screwed into the wall and then the cover snaps on. Can easily be painted and the lid can be taken off and put back on without a problem if you need to switch cables. Less then $17.00.

This covers on the wall from the back of flat screen to behind a small table I have set under the TV. I'm sure they have longer ones if you need something longer then 4'.

Personally I wouldn't go with the adhesive one. I had a small one that I tried to hide a cord to a neon light and it kept coming loose, and I finally just put a few nails in it to keep it secure.

@CAcableGirl2 : Totally understand and thank you. I am not the handy type but a friend could probably help. The walls are drywall. I don't have a drill but will one be needed to start the hole for the screws or easy to do manually with just a screwdriver?

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Sooner — Wed, 18 May 2022 03:59:50 GMT

@SouthernBee There are lots of kits like this from this you cut a small hole, run the cables down the wall and then there is an outlet like cover and the cables are hidden.

2nd Correction of the brand kit we used: This is the kit from Amazon we used PowerBridge TWO-CK Dual Outlet Recessed In-Wall Cable Management System with Power Connect for Wall-

I thought I'd pass that along! Several people we know have used similar things since and been happy.

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CAcableGirl2 — Wed, 18 May 2022 03:51:12 GMT

@SouthernBee I'm a DIY handy kind of gal and can figure out a way to make just about anything work around the house. I would either try drywall screws and they should just screw in pretty easily, or you can use the anchors. If not sure, just ask the people at Home Depot and they'll show you whatever you need.

I am even slightly embarrassed to admit, but in the past (more then once), I needed to install a plastic anchor in the wall, and didn't feel like getting the drill and a drill bit, have actually taken a hammer and used a smaller hex head screwdriver as a "drill bit" and hit the back of the screwdriver with the hammer to make a hole just big enough to be able to push the small plastic anchor piece tightly into the wall, and then still using my screwdriver, put the screw in the anchor.

You should just need a few drywall screws and a screwdriver to intall it. Once installed, paint right over it and it should blend in and look much better then dark cables.

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Sooner — Wed, 18 May 2022 04:02:14 GMT

@SouthernBee I had to edit my post above three times before got the kit name right! LOL!!!

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Mombo1 — Wed, 18 May 2022 09:52:40 GMT

@SouthernBee wrote:
@Queen of shop : Thank you for taking the time to respond. I just wanted something to make the wall look a little better. Something easy to install without damaging the wall.

@SouthernBee I have the plastic cord covers too. I didn't want to use nails or screws to secure the plastic. So...I use Scotch mounting putty underneath the edges of the cord cover to help adhere it to the wall and it works great. No damage to the walls and easy to remove.

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SouthernBee — Wed, 18 May 2022 10:31:17 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@SouthernBee I had to edit my post above three times before got the kit name right! LOL!!!

@Sooner : Totally agree and understand. I had trouble posting yesterday and this morning. Thank you for the info .♥️

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SouthernBee — Wed, 18 May 2022 10:35:17 GMT

@Mombo1 wrote:
@SouthernBee wrote:
@Queen of shop : Thank you for taking the time to respond. I just wanted something to make the wall look a little better. Something easy to install without damaging the wall.
@SouthernBee I have the plastic cord covers too. I didn't want to use nails or screws to secure the plastic. So...I use Scotch mounting putty underneath the edges of the cord cover to help adhere it to the wall and it works great. No damage to the walls and easy to remove.

@Mombo1 : Thank you . This sounds good. I always appreciate and prefer help from anyone that has tried and true experience with a product.

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hckynutjohn — Wed, 18 May 2022 14:23:42 GMT

Had several home theaters with multiple peripheral devices with all of them. Also set up many for family/friends and others. Only time I had cables running down a wall was when I installed a Projector home Theater in my basement. That was because I originally ceiling mounted my projector. Those cables were obstructed by several framed picture on my NY Rangers hockey players.

I have never and will never wall mount any TV set unless it is still at eye level when viewing. Unless engineering has changed drastically by a company, TV sets are made to be watched at eye level, not 4-5-6 feet above eye level.

Placed on a floor TV stand, bought or custom made cabinetry, there are no cables running down walls. My main theater system now consists of a 65" TV set/2 DVD players/1 Dish Hopper III/Receiver/5 speaker 1 subwoofer audio Dolby 5.1 Surrround System. No cables running down any of the walls. All speakers are Stand Mounted, subwoofers sit on the floor.

Last 2 homes had fireplaces and not once did I consider mounting a big screen TV above it. Neither lacked floor space, and if they did! My choice of TV set size would be reduced to suit the aesthetics and floor space of the room.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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Kachina624 — Wed, 18 May 2022 19:54:56 GMT

I imagine any damage to the wall would be minor and no big deal to repair. Certainly screw hold are fixed easily enough with toothpaste.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 18 May 2022 20:02:21 GMT

I would rather put a screw in the wall than use sticky stuff b/c getting that sticky stuff off of a wall can create more damage than a simple small screw hole which can be easily filled with spackle.

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SouthernBee — Thu, 19 May 2022 19:40:15 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I would rather put a screw in the wall than use sticky stuff b/c getting that sticky stuff off of a wall can create more damage than a simple small screw hole which can be easily filled with spackle.

@SilleeMee : Just discovered that the sparkle is now available in small tubes. Really considering the sets with screws instead.

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SouthernBee — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:55:30 GMT

Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. Friend came with her husband to help. I had painted the cable mate with the wall paint. Friend's husband said my cables were thin and no problem. He used a small hack saw to cut the plastic.

I had trouble taking the photo and tried to prevent the shadow. Installed over a week ago and no issues.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:50:17 GMT

@SouthernBee

It looks great! Good job.

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SouthernBee — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:58:38 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@SouthernBee
It looks great! Good job.

@SilleeMee : Thank you. I really enjoy watching tv now and my eyes don't focus on the cables.