Lay the TV cable / antenna cable and hide it cleverly

• Subsequent installation under plaster
• Empty pipe or not "> hide antenna cable on plaster
  • The setting of the connections
• Route cables to another room
• Fix the cable to the wall
• doors and windows

Although television cable or antenna cable are irreplaceable for the reception, but unfortunately in many cases a hindrance. They not only visually disturbing, but often also represent a trip hazard. By a professional installation bend this before and the cables are no longer visible. Read how to best deal with this and what special features can occur.

The laying of the antenna cables is necessary for many different reasons. For one, the room may have a TV connection, but you want to position the TV elsewhere in the room. Another possibility is the laying of cables in neighboring rooms. For example, if the kitchen or the nursery is to be provided with a television connection, then there are different ways to lay the cables and hide. It is important to avoid long visible pieces and to select an inconspicuous variant.

The initial situation: Use TV doses or lay new connections

As a rule, one or more rooms of the apartment or the house have a TV socket on the wall. From here, the cable can now be routed to another location in the room. Another possibility is to lay a new connection from the antenna distributor or from the antenna. If these devices are designed to support multiple TV connections and the potential has not yet been exploited, then you can add additional connections to one of the rooms.

Lead the cable under plaster

If the antenna cable is to be laid permanently, then you can lay it under plaster. In new buildings, the cables are often plastered with. Here, the installation can be done in a conduit, which can be used for other cables. If further elements are to be laid later, these can usually be tightened through the pipe. If this is a first-time installation, it is best to make an exact plan as to which rooms should be TV-connected, avoiding retrofitting with cables.

Subsequent installation under plaster

The material:

• drilling machine
• wall chaser
• plaster
• putty
• bucket
• spatula
• Sandpaper / Random Orbit Sander

If a room is to be provided afterwards with an antenna cable and this is installed under plaster, then proceed as follows:

Step 1:

With the help of a wall cutter, a slot for the cable is initially generated in the wall. Appropriate attachments for the drill are suitable for this, so that the costs can be reduced.

Step 2:
Insert the cable into the slot. To do this, first place the cable in its intended place and then push it into the slot. This must have no sharp edges and must have a sufficient size.

Step 3:
Plaster the resulting joint. To do this, first apply putty into the joint and let it harden. Then sand off excess material to create a smooth surface. Now the plaster is applied.

Step 4:
After plastering you either have to wallpaper or paint. This means that no transitions are visible, which often results in the renovation of the room or the wall.

Empty pipe or not ">

The advantages of the empty pipe:

• Cables can be tightened
• Cable defects are easier to repair

Disadvantage of the empty pipe:

• Initial installation more complex, because more space
• If there are corners or curves, the procedure is more difficult when tightening

Hide antenna cable on plaster

If it is a rental property, then working under plaster without a costly dismantling or a written consent of the landlord is not possible. In addition, working on plaster is less expensive. Use a cable duct, which can hold several cables. It is fixed on the wall that exact procedure depends on the chosen product. For example, models with integrated LED lights are offered which, in addition to the functionality, also offer an appealing design. Another option is skirting boards, which have an integrated cable channel.

The setting of the connections

At the end of the cable is usually a junction box, which has the necessary connectors. This can be mounted flush and is therefore inconspicuous. Alternatively, the cable can also be directly provided with a connection and used in the device.

Tip: Make sure the cable is selected to a sufficient length. A too long cable can usually be shortened if necessary. Too long cables degrade picture quality.

Route cables to another room

If possible, it is easiest to route the cable in the wall. If new pipes have already been installed in the wall during the new construction, then this is usually possible. Alternatively, a small passage through the wall can be created in the neighboring room. The exact procedure must always be coordinated with the material of the wall. It is best to place the hole behind the baseboards, where it is the most inconspicuous and the cable can be led directly behind the floor behind the bars. Proceed as follows:

Material:

• detector
• Drill with attachments
• Vacuum cleaners and cleaning agents

Step 1:
Be sure to check the flow of power cables, water pipes and all other objects in the wall. Ideally, you have a plan at hand for this. To be on the safe side, you always need a detector that detects pipes and pipes.

Important: In addition, there are some general rules for laying power cords that provide an indication of where the cabling might be routed. For example, according to regulations, power cables should run vertically from the sockets upwards and then horizontally. They are laid horizontally at a distance from the ceiling.

Step 2:
Select a drill attachment that is suitable for the existing masonry.

Step 3: The hole should be a bit larger than the cable in order to be able to pull this optimally through the wall and to avoid damage.

Step 4: Make sure that the edge of the borehole is not sharp-edged.

You must pay attention to the work:

Point 1: The cable must always be laid straight. Wrinkles damage the TV cable and later lead to interference.

Point 2: Traction forces must be avoided, as this also causes damage.

Point 3: If you are laying power cables and TV cables at the same time, there must be insulation between them. Current signals would also significantly affect the image quality.

Tip: In general, breakthrough drills are suitable for solid masonry. Particular challenges are old buildings that have thick walls. But even here with the right equipment the hole is drilled in a few minutes.

Fix the cable to the wall

If the cable is pulled over plaster through the room, then it can be fixed with appropriate fixations on the wall. The required components are made of plastic and are laid over the cable. Subsequently, a fastening on both sides of the TV cable to the wall. Here, the seat must be strong enough to prevent slipping but loose enough not to squeeze the cable. You can then hide the cable through a panel, such as a wooden cover or skirting board.

doors and windows

If the cable has to be routed through the room and windows or doors are in the way, then you have several options.

Variant 1: You lay the television cable from the starting point vertically upwards and then along the ceiling along the wall. This allows you to bypass windows and doors. For example, laying under plaster, so you can hide the antenna cable well. But also channels are possible.

Variant 2: First lay the cable behind the skirting board until you reach the door. Now follow the course of the door frame and go straight up. If you guide the cable close to the frame, it can often be laid inconspicuously, depending on the door frame.

Tips for quick readers:

• Antenna cable / TV cable can be installed under plaster
• Here you can work with a conduit
• Alternatively, the cable is laid directly in the wall
• plaster the slot to hide the cable
• with an empty pipe further cables can be tightened
• over plaster: Use the laying pipe and hide the cable
• Verlegerohr can be visually decorated and unobtrusive
• Do not kink the cable
• do not put too much pressure on the cable
• Insert insulation between antenna cable and power cable
• if necessary, drill a hole in the wall