MantelMount MM540 - Above Fireplace Pull Down TV Mount for 44" to 80" Screen TVs to 90 lbs, with Patented auto-straightening, Adjustable Stops, Heat Sensor Handles & Paintable Covers

I researched a lot of over-the-fireplace mounts before buying this one. I also waited a very long time for this particular one to go on sale. I waited for my dad to come in town to install it because I read several places that said it was a two person install. They couldn't be more right about that. You cannot install this mount without a second person. We decided to tackle this mount right after completing a makeover for our living room.The measurement of the space above our fireplace is 34" and I bought a 55" Samsung TV. The TV's height is about 28" which left a total of 6" to play with to get the TV to fit and extend across the mantle. My mantle comes out just under 8" so the measurements were perfect. They have a guide in the instructions for how much room you need depending on how deep your mantle is. I will say we were not able to mount a soundbar under the TV due to not having enough clearance above the mantle. We probably needed another 5" or more to get a soundbar to mount under the TV. I say this as an FYI for anyone that has to have a soundbar mounted below and has limited space.The length of the install was pretty long. We got started early in the day and, overall, it probably took us 4-5 hours to get it all together. Some of this was trial and error on our measurements and where to put the wall bracket since we did not have any extra room above or below the TV. Also, getting the right pressure on the gas rod required some strength and was not all too easy. We did eventually get it perfectly balanced where the TV does not snap up or slowly go all the way down.The easy/workable parts of this mount are fantastic. Correcting for the side tilt is literally as easy as extending or retracting bolts on either side. The factory setting for the mount downward extension ended up being exactly perfect, so I can't speak to that part of the adjustment. The wall covers are a really fantastic addition to this mount. I did not think I would care that much about them, but you pull them out and they are that horrid yellowy/white plastic and absolutely have to be painted. We were already painting, so we just used a cabinet roller (you will need a smooth surface brush to paint these plastic covers so you won't have streaks and be pulling the paint off as you're putting it on). The plastic retained the paint and it dried the exact same color as our walls and masks the bracket incredibly well.Our studs above the fireplace were not centered (as I'm sure most aren't), so we put the covers up on each side as though they were, and tacked in the right side so it wouldn't sag down, and it looks perfectly symmetrical now (just an idea if you are installing similar to our's). All-in-all, I absolutely love this mount. It comes down very far and has an extremely clean presentation. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this product again in the future.

We have limited option to put the big TV in our living room and the only position that fits the TV well is above the fireplace. We were about to adjust the mantel lower but fortunately found this product while looking for solution on internet. I’m not very handy so a bit scare to put it up by myself. I took plenty of time going through the manual carefully as recommended by other customers. Finally affer buying the product 3 weeks I had time to install it to the wall. It took me about 4 hours to complete it as I want to do slowly in each step to avoid redoing it. The out come is great, the TV is leveled well after the final step so I don’t have to make any adjustment. Now I can free up more spaces in my living room and enjoy watching it at the right height.Product engineering Improvement: I found step 3.1 and 3.7 are taking a bit time to complete. It’s not very difficult but not easy to put the bolts in place. I recommend to redesign these steps to make it easier for user. It’d help reducing 15-20 minutes setup time.

Very nice and easy to install, not sure why people struggle with installation so don’t be afraid to do it yourself. Some simple math and measurements gets you where you want it on the wall, this is my third tv mount ever that I’ve installed so I’m no expert. Comes down easy and does as advertised. I do have only 2 comments, one is that it does come off the wall a good bit when in upright position, as the mount is very bulky. With a very thin tv it doesn’t look too bad when upright position. Just something to note if you like your tv more flush against the wall. Second comment is that the angle where you swivel to either side cannot be swiveled when tv is in upright position, and can only be swiveled fully when in the most downward position. Something I did not know and wish it could be swiveled at any position. Maybe something mantelmount can redesign for future mounts.

I mounted an LG 55" TV and an LG sound bar. I found the quality very good, and the instructions pretty reasonable for someone with experience with putting together home improvement type items. One thing to note, when you mark the centerline on the mounting bracket, make sure you then mount in on the arm in the correct orientation, if your studs are not centered. Otherwise, you may get it mounted and realize it is upside down, and your arm is offset to the wrong side. I think this was a personal error more than a fault in the instructions, but I thought I would mention it.If I had any criticism, it would be with the sound bar mounted, using the pull handle to lower the TV from the upper position is a bit tricky, even when adjusted for the weight of the TV; in my case, the TV is extremely light, even with the bar mounted. There is enough flex in the brackets and extensions that pulling out results in the TV flexing up, and pulling down doesn't have enough leverage to overcome the initial tension in the up position. So you have to be careful getting it started; I am tall enough to pull using the TV from the sides. But other than that, it look great, and keeps the TV in a great position for our very tall mantel.It think the quality, engineering and positioning of this system justifies what may seem like a high price. It is also great that the kit comes with almost every possible screw combination you could need for your TV, since they vary widely on rear configuration.Definitely earned 5-stars from me. Will definitely buy again if I want to mount a TV over a mantel in future.

Good quality mount. Easy to hang and operate. So much more comfortable watching TV at eye level with the TV mounted above the mantel. Plus TV looks so much bigger.One of the two pistons had obviously failed upon arrival. Mantelmount customer service was quick to diagnose and immediately sent a new part.