Tom, I never actually answered your question with my reply , just added fuel to the fire.....Through the years we have used templates for all kinds of things (power strips to line up screws u are going to install in the correct spots, use a piece of paper (copy/laser) place behind strip and by rubbing paper u now have holes exact locations ..hold paper at wall ,cabinet, wherever and start holes with awl,drill,pencil...whatever...ok...now for plasma...use cardboard and template the bracket and panel...get the picture.....But has anyone mounted over a wood burning fireplace?