How To Hang Heavy Things From The Ceiling
How to hang something heavy from a ceiling beam.
How to hang heavy things from the ceiling. To find one use a stud finder or rap on the ceiling with your knuckles until you find a place that doesn t sound hollow. Anchor a heavy object to the ceiling with a toggle bolt. Check that the wings on the bolt can move easily along the.
With a cement wall anchor you can secure heavier items to the ceiling without fear of the anchors coming out. Drill a hole through the plaster and into the joist and screw a hook into. Mark the mounting holes with the pencil.
A pot rack fan or other large item needs the support. The plaster surface of your ceiling isn t strong enough to bear the weight of a heavy object. You must take steps to safely secure the fastener or it will quickly tear out of the ceiling.
Locate the joist with a stud finder and mark the center of the joist with a pencil. 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. Place the mounting bracket for the object over the pencil line and center it on the joist.
Climb a sturdy ladder or step stool so you can comfortably reach. Measure and mark where the toggle bolts will go.