A wall-mounted TV looks fantastic — until a bundle of cables dangles beneath it. The good news: you can hide those cables cleanly in an afternoon, with or without cutting into the wall. This guide covers every method from quickest to most seamless.
For a wall-mounted TV, white zip ties disappear against light-coloured walls and cables, giving the cleanest, most discreet finish.
Method 1: Cord raceway (easiest, no wall damage)
A paintable cord raceway is a slim channel that sticks to the wall and hides cables inside. Run it straight down from the TV to the media unit, snap on the cover, and paint it to match. It’s the fastest, most renter-friendly fix. Our cable raceway cord cover kit has everything you need; see more in the cable raceways category.
Method 2: Bundle and clip
If you don’t mind the cables being visible but want them neat, gather them with a spiral cable wrap or sleeve, then guide the bundle with adhesive cable clips down the side of the TV mount. Quick, cheap, and no wall work.
Method 3: In-wall routing (most seamless)
For a truly invisible look, cables can be routed inside the wall using rated in-wall kits. Important safety note: standard cables often aren’t rated to sit inside walls, and power should only be run in-wall using code-compliant solutions or a licensed electrician. Low-voltage cables (HDMI, network) are more straightforward but still follow local codes. When in doubt, use a surface raceway instead — it looks nearly as clean with none of the risk.
| Method | Effort | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Cord raceway | Low | Cables hidden, paintable, reversible |
| Bundle & clip | Very low | Neat but still visible |
| In-wall routing | High | Invisible — mind safety codes |
Don’t forget the floor run
If the TV feeds down to a console across the floor, protect and hide that stretch with a floor cord cover so no one trips. And hide the power strip and streaming boxes in a cable management box.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hide TV cables without cutting the wall?
Yes — a stick-on cord raceway hides cables on the wall surface and can be painted to match, no cutting required.
Is it safe to run TV power cables inside the wall?
Only with code-compliant, in-wall-rated solutions or a licensed electrician. For a safe DIY result, use a surface raceway instead.
How do I hide the cables that reach the floor?
Use a floor cord cover to conceal and protect the run, and tuck the power strip into a cable box.
Get the gear
Start with a raceway kit, add sleeves and clips, and browse the full cable management range.