...that somehow slid into the week (but that’s nothing new lol). The wife asked for a TV wall panel.
I started by making the framework:
Mounted on the ledger and fastened to the beams with angle mounts:
Chose T&G boards for the panel, blue pine treated with linseed oil:
Had to stop for now, since the TV mount bracket isn’t here yet. Once it arrives, I’ll finish stitching up the panel, put a box shelf on the bottom for paraphernalia & whatever trim the wife wants around the outer edges.
Nice idea. A big screen deserves some framing around it. It looks pretty spartan just slapped against a blank wall. Look forward to seeing more. Will there be a shelf or cabinet on it? Extra speakers?
Yes, there will be a floating box shelf for all the accessories. I’ll run the wires and the cables behind the panel. No plans for speakers, we’re thinking a soundbar.
Almost there. Next is mounting a ledger under the bottom shelf, planing the top shelf edge, putting the trim on all the edges, a few cosmetic touches here and there, maybe a torsion partition inside the shelf and it should be done.
So... As I’m starting to fit the trim on the panel, the wife goes “But wait, there’s more ! Let there be a media shelf.” And just like that, the project has been extended:
That would be the wife. Technically it’s done, just have to put the shelves in place snd a few cosmetic touch ups here and there. Structurally nothing has to be added.
Just noticed the splitter on the cable and the electrical outlet. I would have been tempted to install outlets higher up behind the new stand to keep everything hidden
There’s a power strip hidden behind the panel (mounted onto a 2-by), accessible via a trap door right below the TV. Hiding the main outlet isn’t feasible, because it can be used for other things. But, I understand where you’re coming from.
Just saw your edit. I cannot, with clear conscience, take a credit for the uniqueness of the idea. The inspiration came from this, I just tailored it to my needs and specs. Not to mention the cost; these TV panels’ price range varies with size and runs anywhere from $550 to $1,500. So I threw together a Sketchup model (no dimensions):
Then did some extensive research on the materials. My FIL was a great help, the guy used to be a general contractor for over 40 years. Then we made a trip to HD and got to work.
Mine ended up costing just shy of $300 (building materials alone, mounting bracket not included).
At my house this is usually the point in the project when my wife says... I think the TV would look better on the other wall. :smile:
Looks great and love the Blue Pine!
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