Hanging Heavy Object From Drywall Ceiling

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

Hanging heavy object from drywall ceiling.

Hang items heavier than 10 lb 4 5 kg from a ceiling joist. A lag bolt has very deep grooves in the threads for maximum grip. Then you screw into the anchor so everything stays in place. The most secure way to hang objects from drywall is to screw a hanger into the wall or ceiling framing.

A joist is one of the beams that supports a ceiling. It s the securest place to fasten a hook for heavy items so that you don t risk damaging the ceiling or the item. 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.

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. However different anchors should be used for different objects. If you cannot use a joist to secure the heavy object the next method is to use a toggle bolt. 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.

A variety of wall anchors are available for hanging moderately heavy objects between studs. Before hanging a heavy object use a stud finder to locate the ceiling beam. A drywall anchor goes between the screw and the drywall biting into the drywall much more effectively than a screw would. For items lighter than 5 lb 2 3 kg you can use an adhesive hook as an easy alternative.

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. Very light objects hanging decorations that weigh virtually nothing doesn t require special consideration. 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. 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.