Hanging Something From The Ceiling

The method for hanging something from the ceiling varies according to how heavy the item is.

Hanging something from the ceiling. Don t hang the hook too close to a wall so the plant rests against the wall and won t hang freely. Party arenas such as banquet halls may prohibit hanging fixtures that damage the ceiling. Very light objects hanging decorations that weigh virtually nothing doesn t require special consideration.

A lag bolt has very deep grooves in the threads for maximum grip. Pick something with a thread that s at least 2 1 2 in 6 4 cm long so it can securely fit through the drywall as well as the ceiling joist. It s the securest place to fasten a hook for heavy items so that you don t risk damaging the ceiling or the item.

Unfortunately it is impractical or dangerous to screw hooks into metal glass or concrete ceilings or ceilings with asbestos inside. Place the item on the hooks to hang from the ceiling. For example place magnetic hooks every 18 inches around the parameter of the room.

Use a drill with a 5 8 inch drill bit to make a hole in your ceiling. Hang items heavier than 10 lb 4 5 kg from a ceiling joist. Hang a set of holiday lights in the hooks.

Remember to switch out for a smaller drill bit if you hit a stud so you can install the screw in swag hook. 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. For items lighter than 5 lb 2 3 kg you can use an adhesive hook as an easy alternative.

A joist is one of the beams that supports a ceiling. If you re hanging something lighter like a bassinet you may want to use a screw eye hook instead. My home was built in the early 50 s and has plaster walls and ceilings which was an unpleasant surprise to this 2nd time homeowner.