Hanging Heavy Object From Drywall Ceiling

Drywall anchors can be used to hang objects from a ceiling.

Hanging heavy object from drywall ceiling.

A drywall anchor goes between the screw and the drywall biting into the drywall much more effectively than a screw would. Measure from the center of your item to the parts of it that attach to the ceiling then pick a spot on the beam and make marks around it representing those measurements. Depending on what you re hanging or mounting you may want to use a specific kind of drywall anchor and there are several to choose from. The same anchor that is suitable to use on a lightweight object such as a wind chime can t be used to hang something heavier like a large plant.

Mollys consist of a round flat surface about the size of a dime with teeth on the underside that will dig into the drywall when it is installed and legs that pull back and attach to the inside of the drywall. One of the most common causes of drywall damage is that caused by screws or nails pulling out of the wall when subjected to the weight of a heavy object. Molly bolts are designed to provide a permanent screw location in a hollow wall. The method for hanging something from the ceiling varies according to how heavy the item is.

Hang items heavier than 10 lb 4 5 kg from a ceiling joist. For items lighter than 5 lb 2 3 kg you can use an adhesive hook as an easy alternative. The most secure way to hang objects from drywall is to screw a hanger into the wall or ceiling framing. Before hanging a heavy object use a stud finder to locate the ceiling beam.

It s the securest place to fasten a hook for heavy items so that you don t risk damaging the ceiling or the item. Then you screw into the anchor so everything stays in place. A lag bolt has very deep grooves in the threads for maximum grip. Very light objects hanging decorations that weigh virtually nothing doesn t require special consideration.

Properly treated it s perfectly adequate but it can be damaged relatively easily if not treated with care. If you cannot use a joist to secure the heavy object the next method is to use a toggle bolt. A variety of wall anchors are available for hanging moderately heavy objects between studs. However different anchors should be used for different objects.