How to Hang Heavy Objects from the Ceiling
Glue a strong magnet to the end of a small stick or dowel.. Locate the ceiling joist with your magnet.. Mark the exact spot with a piece of painter's tape.
Steps
Glue a strong magnet to the end of a small stick or dowel.
Glue a strong magnet to the end of a small stick or dowel.
Locate the ceiling joist with your magnet.
Locate the ceiling joist with your magnet.
Mark the exact spot with a piece of painter's tape.
Mark the exact spot with a piece of painter's tape.
Take extra measurements if you're hanging the item in more than 1 spot.
Take extra measurements if you're hanging the item in more than 1 spot.
Choose a sturdy attachment that can hold your heavy object.
Choose a sturdy attachment that can hold your heavy object.
Drill pilot holes into the marked areas on the joist.
Drill pilot holes into the marked areas on the joist.
Screw hanging attachments into each marked spot.
Screw hanging attachments into each marked spot.
Anchor an object to a heavy ceiling with a toggle bolt.
Anchor an object to a heavy ceiling with a toggle bolt.
Measure and mark where the toggle bolts will go.
Measure and mark where the toggle bolts will go.
Drill pilot holes in the marked spots.
Drill pilot holes in the marked spots.
Center your object beneath the pilot hole.
Center your object beneath the pilot hole.
Install the toggle bolt to hold the object in place.
Install the toggle bolt to hold the object in place.
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