A beautifully mounted TV with cables dangling down the wall is one of the most common disappointments after a DIY install. Fortunately, hiding TV wires is straightforward when done professionally — and the difference it makes to the look of your room is immediate.
Here is how we handle cable concealment in Nashville homes, and what method works best for each wall type.
Method 1: In-Wall Routing (The Cleanest Option)
In-wall routing runs your TV cables completely inside the wall using a power bridge kit. From the outside, you see nothing — just a blank wall and a floating TV.
How it works:
- We cut two small openings in the drywall — one behind the TV and one near the nearest outlet below
- We fish a power bridge cable through the wall cavity
- Your HDMI, power, and other cables run through the same path
- We install flush-mount wall plates at both openings — one behind the TV, one near the floor
- The TV plugs in cleanly at the top and the power exits cleanly at the bottom
Best for: Standard drywall walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and media rooms. Works in most Nashville homes built in the last 30 years.
Cost: $60 add-on per TV when combined with a mounting appointment.
Method 2: Surface Raceway (For Hard Walls and Rentals)
A surface raceway is a slim plastic or aluminum channel that mounts on the wall surface and covers your cables. It can be painted to match your wall color, making it nearly invisible from a normal viewing distance.
Best for:
- Brick, stone, tile, or concrete walls where drilling through is not practical
- Apartments and rentals where you need a damage-free option
- Fireplace surrounds where cables need to run vertically along the side
Cost: Also included in the $60 cable concealment add-on.
Which Method Is Right for You?
| Situation | Best Method | |---|---| | Standard drywall in a home | In-wall routing | | Brick or stone fireplace | Surface raceway | | Apartment / rental | Surface raceway | | Tile surround | Surface raceway | | Concrete wall | Surface raceway |
If you are not sure, we assess the wall during the appointment and recommend the right approach before starting.
What Cables Can Be Concealed?
All of them:
- Power cable (most important — the thickest one)
- HDMI from cable box, streaming stick, game console
- Optical audio to a soundbar
- Ethernet for hardwired smart TV connections
We route all cables together in a single clean path so nothing hangs loose.
The Fireplace Wall Challenge
Fireplace walls in Nashville homes are some of the most requested cable concealment jobs we do. The challenge is routing cables from a TV mounted 5–6 feet up to devices sitting below on a console or inside a cabinet.
On drywall fireplace surrounds, in-wall routing works great. On brick or stone, a raceway running vertically along the edge of the fireplace and painted to match looks very clean.
Read more in our TV mounting over fireplace guide.
What About Samsung Frame TV Cables?
The Samsung Frame TV has a unique setup: it uses a single transparent cable connecting to an external One Connect Box. This cable is designed to be barely visible, but hiding it completely is still an option — either in-wall or via a slim raceway.
See our full Samsung Frame TV installation page for details on how we handle the One Connect Box.
Book Cable Concealment in Nashville
We offer professional cable concealment as a $60 add-on to any TV mounting appointment across Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville and surrounding areas.
Book online or call (615) 669-0251.