How To Hang Objects From Ceiling

Objects under five pounds.

How to hang objects from ceiling. A lag bolt has very deep grooves in the threads for maximum grip. If you are hanging objects like photos or bulbs from the ceiling secure two ends of a rope on either end of the room and let the rope drop a little bit in the middle. 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.

If you cannot use a joist to secure the heavy object the next method is to use a toggle bolt. Measure and mark where the toggle bolts will go. Install blocking between a pair of ceiling joists to hang a heavy object between them.

Place the object with the bolt hole pattern over the anchors and line up the bolt hole patterns. Anchor a heavy object to the ceiling with a toggle bolt. Secure the object to the ceiling with the screws supplied with the object or with screws designed to work with your wall anchors.

If the decoration weighs too much to use tape or a tack but weighs under five pounds you. Step 1 place the fixtures in order to hang fixtures from a suspended ceiling you first need to identify where they can be hung. If you are hanging decorations such as balloons or a pinata for a party then you can tie a string around the metal frame.

However different anchors should be used for different objects. Screw it to the joists. Hanging from hollow drywall or plaster 1.

Use a screwdriver to insert the screws. Things you ll need step ladder screw hooks for joists toggle bolt with hook for drywall or other ceilings stud finder pencil electric drill pliers. Drywall anchors can be used to hang objects from a ceiling.