How To Hang Something Heavy From Your Ceiling

You don t want to take all this time carefully hanging your decoration only to bash it with a door or for a breeze through an open window to cause a problem.

How to hang something heavy from your ceiling.

The plaster surface of your ceiling isn t strong enough to bear the weight of a heavy object. Don t hang the hook too close to a wall so the plant rests against the wall and won t hang freely. The method for hanging something from the ceiling varies according to how heavy the item is. For items lighter than 5 lb 2 3 kg you can use an adhesive hook as an easy alternative.

Very light objects hanging decorations that weigh virtually nothing doesn t require special consideration. If you need to hang something very heavy from a ceiling such as a ceiling fan you always should attempt to hang the object from a ceiling joist and with a lag bolt. A pot rack fan or other large item needs the support. Remember to switch out for a smaller drill bit if you hit a stud so you can install the screw in swag hook.

Hang items heavier than 10 lb 4 5 kg from a ceiling joist. Determine the ideal location for your item keeping in mind any 6 foot 3 inhabitants of your home. Also be aware of things like windows and doorways. If your ceiling is hollow you can use toggle bolts to support your heavy object instead.

To hang a heavy object from the ceiling such as a chair or a hammock it is necessary to secure the supporting hooks directly into the structure of the building. It s always best to consult a professional if you aren t familiar with the structure of your home but in most cases you shouldn t have any trouble hanging something heavy from the ceiling. A joist is one of the beams that supports a ceiling. If you cannot use a joist to secure the heavy object the next method is to use a toggle bolt.

Use a drill with a 5 8 inch drill bit to make a hole in your ceiling. Find the ceiling support beams which support the floors above your head and are therefore strong enough to support a heavy object.