How to Install a Coax Cable
Last updated September 7, 2023
With this guide, you can now have cable TV in the spare bedroom you converted into an office. We highlight the steps for installing a coaxial TV cable, including splitting the entry cable and running new cable to the cable TV jack.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Duration:
Under 2 hours
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Table of Contents
Install Signal Splitter for Entry Cable
Run Coaxial Cable to the New TV Jack
Install Signal Splitter for Entry Cable
- Attach one end of the new coaxial cable to an outlet nipple on the splitter.
- Anchor the splitter to a framing member with drywall screws.
Run Coaxial Cable to the New TV Jack
- Use fish tape to snake the cable through a finished wall, floor or ceiling.
- Keep the new cable at least 6 inches away from electrical wiring to avoid signal interference.
- If you’re working with new construction, mark the floor so you can find the cable easily after the walls are finished
Installing a coax cable is simple to do with the right tools and materials. You and your family will be able to enjoy watching cable TV in any room in your home with ease. Use The Home Depot Mobile App to get everything you need to install a coax cable and related items.
