Hang heavy objects from the ceiling from lights and fans to art and plants hanging objects from the ceiling can make a room look more unique and stylish while opening up a lot of extra space.
Hanging heavy things from the ceiling.
Great for hanging plants.
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The plaster surface of your ceiling isn t strong enough to bear the weight of a heavy object.
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.
12 drop ceiling hooks for classrooms offices white heavy duty ceiling hooks for hanging plants decorations metal t bar hooks for suspended drop ceiling tiles hold up to 15 lbs 1 w x 1 h.
A pot rack fan or other large item needs the support.
Very light objects hanging decorations that weigh virtually nothing doesn t require special consideration.
How to hang something heavy from a ceiling beam.
If your ceiling is supported with joists attach the heavy object directly to the ceiling joist to provide extra support.
A lag bolt has very deep grooves in the threads for maximum grip.