Media Wall Installers in Minneapolis

median year homes were built

1954

median year homes were built

built in 2000 or later

20.5%

built in 2000 or later

built before 1960

55.5%

built before 1960

single-family homes

42.7%

single-family homes

in buildings with 5+ units

47.2%

in buildings with 5+ units

mobile homes

0.3%

mobile homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Minneapolis, MN (tables B25035, B25034, B25024)

Common wall types

Bungalows and Victorian houses

Where: Longfellow (including Sears catalog homes), Linden Hills and Kenwood.

Mounting: Wood-frame with plaster or drywall; lag into studs.

Duplexes and small apartments

Where: Powderhorn, where construction shifted to duplexes and three-story apartments from 1920 to 1925.

Mounting: Mixed plaster and drywall; confirm who owns the wall.

Warehouse and loft conversions

Where: North Loop.

Mounting: Brick, timber and concrete; use masonry anchors.

Basement concrete or block walls

Where: Most older houses.

Mounting: Masonry anchors.

Tips before you mount

• Lag the mount into at least two studs, usually 16" on center, with 5/16" lag bolts; an articulating arm leverages far more weight on the wall than a fixed mount.
• Plaster: locate framing first and use toggles only if needed.
• Brick or timber loft walls: use a hammer drill with concrete screws or sleeve anchors.
• Minnesota winters are cold; a TV on a cold exterior wall can see condensation, so check insulation.
• Hiding wires: NEC 400.12 does not permit a standard TV power cord inside a wall cavity, so in-wall power needs a code-rated recessed outlet kit, while HDMI and speaker runs use CL2 or CL3 rated cable.
• Condos and lofts: ask the association for drilling approval and COI requirements.