You mounted your TV. It looks great — until you look down and see a tangle of HDMI cables, power cords, and streaming device wires dangling from the bottom of the screen to the floor. That cable mess undoes all the clean aesthetics of a wall-mounted TV.
The good news: you don't have to cut into your wall to fix it. Whether you rent or own, there are two proven ways to hide TV wires without cutting your wall — zero-damage options that leave no holes and keep your walls intact.
Method 1: Cable Raceways (Cord Covers)
This is the most popular solution for renters, and for good reason. A cable raceway is a thin plastic channel that attaches to the wall with adhesive tape and covers all your cables in a clean line from the TV to the outlet or entertainment center.
How it works:
- Measure the distance from the bottom of your TV to where the cables need to go (floor, outlet, or furniture)
- Cut the raceway channel to length (most come with a hacksaw-compatible plastic)
- Peel the adhesive backing and stick the channel to the wall
- Lay your cables inside the channel
- Snap the cover closed
Pros:
- Zero holes in the wall
- Removable without damage (use a hair dryer to soften the adhesive when removing)
- Paintable — most raceways come in white but can be painted to match any wall color
- Typically costs $10 to $25 for a full run
Cons:
- Visible on the wall (though much cleaner than loose cables)
- Adhesive can fail on textured walls — use extra strips or small command strips for reinforcement
- Not great for very long runs (more than 6 feet) where the channel starts to look obvious
Best for: Renters who can't make holes, apartments with smooth walls, quick and cheap solution.
We install cable raceways as part of our TV Mounting + Cables Covered service — we bring the materials, measure, cut, paint-match, and leave you with a setup that looks seamless. You can grab the cable cover raceway from our recommendations page before your appointment.
Method 2: Behind-Furniture Routing
The simplest "hide" is to route cables behind furniture. If your TV is above a media console, bookshelf, or dresser, the cables only need to travel a short distance from the TV to the top of the furniture, then disappear behind it.
How it works:
- Use small adhesive cable clips to guide cables straight down from the TV to the furniture
- Once cables reach the top of the furniture, tuck them behind it
- Use cable clips or Velcro ties behind the furniture to keep things organized
Pro tip: Leave 1 to 2 inches of clearance between the furniture and the wall. This gives cables room to run without kinking.
Best for: Any setup where furniture sits directly below the TV. Pair this with a TV floating stand for a clean media console look with zero visible wires.
What We Recommend (and Install)
After mounting over 5,000 TVs across NYC and NJ, the cable raceway is the solution we install most for customers who don't want to cut into their walls. It's fast, clean, renter-friendly, and looks great in person. Most visitors won't even notice it.
This is our TV Mounting + Cables Covered service starting at $190. It includes the TV mount installation — we bring the materials, do the work, and leave you with a setup that looks like the cables just vanished. Check out our recommended products for the mounts and cable covers we trust, then book your appointment when you're ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you hide TV cables in a rental apartment?
Yes. Cable raceways require zero holes and leave no damage when removed. They're the most popular option for NYC renters. If you have furniture below the TV, combining a raceway with behind-furniture routing gives you an even cleaner look. We install cable raceways as part of our service — book online and we'll bring everything needed.
How much does it cost to hide TV wires professionally?
Professional cable concealment in NYC starts at $190, which includes the TV mount installation and a cable raceway painted to match your wall. The raceway option requires no wall cutting and takes about 60 minutes.
What is the best way to hide TV cables on a brick or concrete wall?
Cable raceways are the best option for brick and concrete walls because you can't fish cables through solid masonry. A raceway painted to match the brick or concrete blends in well, especially when paired with a floating shelf underneath the TV. For brick walls in NYC brownstones and pre-war buildings, this is the solution we install most often.