In-Wall Cable Chasing – What to Expect During a Professional Installation

If you want a floating and wire-free TV setup in-wall cable chasing installation is the only way to go. Nothing ruins the look of any modern wall-mounted TV like a tangle of hanging wires. The external trunking gives you a quick fix but in-wall cable installation is definitely the gold standard if you want to achieve a seamless and high-end finish where the wires disappear completely into the structure of your room. 

If you want to completely hide the power cords, HDMI cables and audio leads inside the wall, below we’re going to talk about what you should expect before, during and after you get a professional installation with TVPro.ie.

What Exactly Is Cable Chasing?

The first thing that you have to know is what exactly cable chasing is. It is a process of cutting a neat channel into the wall then installing protective back boxes, routing the necessary cabling through the cavity of the wall, and then restoring the surface smoothly so it is completely ready for paint or wallpaper according to your choice. 

The Whole Process of Installation

Depending on the construction of your room the exact process depends on the type of wall.

If you have a plastered wall, the installation method that is going to be used is internally rotating through the already existing hollow cavities and the dust level is going to be minimal. There is going to be minor patching around the outlet points.

If you have a solid brick wall there is going to be precision channel cutting with industrial dust extraction and the level of dust will be moderate. For the finishing, there is a requirement for full plaster skim as well as repainting.

Step-by-Step – What Happens During Installation

Most of the people are unaware of exactly what happens during the process of installation and that is what we are going to discuss below.

• The first step is the assessment and measurement of the wall. The first thing that we do is identify the type of your wall and then scan for already existing electrical lines or plumbing pipes. We then calculate the exact height for your TV mount and also the lower power outlets.
• After this comes the step of cutting the chase. If you have a solid wall we are going to use specialized wall chasing power tools that are connected to the HEPA dust extractors to cut the parallel panels into the masonry and plaster. If you have hollow stud walls we are going to cut precise entry and exit points right behind the TV and also near the skirting board. 
• We never bury the bare cables into the wet plaster directly. We fit a durable PVC conduit or brush plates to cover the wiring and also make it easy to drop in the new cables in case you need them in the future. 
• All power, Ethernet, HDMI, and the audio cables are pulled through the conduit and then tested to check the strength of the signal before any plaster work starts.
• Then comes the next step which is surface repair and TV mounting. The channel is then sealed with backing plaster and then finished with a smooth skim on top. Once it is prepped the bracket is securely anchored and the TV is mounted flush to the wall.

Key Benefits of In-Wall Cable Hiding

There are a lot of benefits of in-wall cable hiding.

• The first thing that you get to have with it is a clean aesthetic. It completely eliminates the dangling cords as well as bulky plastic trunking. 
• You get to have built-in conduit which allows you to fix new cables as the tech standards keep evolving. So the whole setup is future-proof. 
• There is also complete child and pet safety. Through this system, you eliminate the trip hazards and also keep life power cables completely out of reach.
• When you get a professionally installed feature wall it is going to give a clean and modern appeal to any living room no matter what the aesthetics are.

Preparing Your Room for Installation Day

It is extremely important to prepare your room for the installation day because if you do not do so it is going to waste a lot of time for both you and the installers.

• The first thing that you have to do is clear the area completely and you should move your furniture including coffee tables and delicate items at least a few meters away from the TV wall.
• Besides that, you should have all the devices ready including the TV, sound bar, streaming sticks, or your gaming console so we can easily measure the cable run lengths in an accurate way.
• Lastly, you should know that even though we leave solid wall chases flush, smooth, and ready for decoration, plaster requires drying time of at least 24 to 48 hours before you can apply a fresh coat of paint on it.

In Summary

In-wall cable chasing is overall a smooth process and there is not much that you have to do. It is going to give you an extremely aesthetic look of your living space and you can watch and enjoy anything you want to without looking at the dangling wires right beneath the TV.

But if you want to get in-wall cable chasing done perfectly then you should definitely get in touch with a professional business like ours TVPro.IE. We are going to make the process look extremely smooth and seamless and we are going to give your entertainment space the perfect look.