Broadband Applications & Construction Manual - Public - CommScope

Hiding Cable
It is not always possible to run a cable to its planned location within the wall. If the locations cannot be changed,
there are alternate methods of running and hiding cables.
Under the Wallboard
Many houses have a gap at the bottom of the wall that is covered by the floor molding. This gap is usually wide
enough to provide a hidden cable path around a room.
Floor molding usually consists of a toe molding and a baseboard. Both must be very gradually removed in sections.
Toe molding is usually nailed in at an angle, so loosen it gently, prying about 18 in (50 cm) apart, both up
from the floor and out from the wall. Place a cloth behind your prying tool so as not to damage the floor or wall.
Baseboards are usually nailed straight in to the wall studs. Gently pry them a very small bit at a time away from
the wall so as to evenly remove the entire board.
Cable can now be run in the gap between
the drywall and the floor. When you
get to the outlet location, use a drywall
knife to carve a vertical channel wide
enough for the cable and about 2 in (5
cm) in height. Make sure the molding is
tall enough to cover the channel. Use a
drill to enter the wall and pull the cable
up to the outlet hole.
Using Raceway
Cable entering from the floor can be
clipped to the wall and hidden with a
covering molding. There are several commercial
brands of raceway; some are
nailed on, some are glued, some are selfadhesive.
Consult the individual manufacturer
for installation instructions.
Residential Interior Cabling 9.8
Hiding the Cable