https://www.fireplacesandstoves.uk/categories/media-wall-electric-fireplaces Adding an Electric Fireplace to a Media Wall A media wall is an excellent option to combine your fireplace and TV into an elegant, contemporary style. It's also a safe alternative to an open fireplace. Electric fires that are set into the wall (also known as built-in or built-in) give sleek and modern appearance. Some offer smart connectivity so you can control your media wall from the comfort of your couch. Easy to install A media wall can make a stunning centerpiece in any living room, and it is easy to put up. This type wall is usually built into a room and includes a hole for a TV, a fireplace and other features such as lighting or storage. It is typically made of a timber frame, which can be painted or stained to match the rest of the room's decor. If you're looking to install an electric fire or a gas fire the first step to installing a media wall is to determine the kind of fireplace you require. Certain electric fires can be hung on the wall, while other are known as built-in fires are designed to fit inside a recess. Once you have determined what kind of fire you want, the next step is to identify the location where you'll drill into the wall. You can use the spirit level to help you with this and some wall-mounted electric fires even have a template that will indicate where you need to mark the holes on your wall. When you're ready for drilling into the wall, be sure to use a stud finder to make sure that you're not drilling into any cables or pipes inside your home. You may also drill a tiny hole to determine the kind of wall you have and then select the right drill bits. Once you've determined the position of your fireplace and TV on your wall, you can then screw in the wall brackets or hanging screws. Some people also put plug sockets into the wall studs to block the wires from view, and you can add more power sockets to your media wall if you wish. You can also attach a colour