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Hooks are often attached to the ceiling to hang decorative items such as plant baskets, lanterns, crystal lights, wedding ribbons, and so on. You can even hang the bike from the garage ceiling to save space. However, attaching the hooks incorrectly can damage the ceiling and the object to be hung. Depending on the weight of the object, you will have to attach hooks to the ceiling beams or use dowel bolts to hang the object from the plaster ceiling.
Steps
Attach hooks to ceiling beams
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Hang objects heavier than 4.5kg. These beams are responsible for supporting the ceiling. It is the surest place to attach hooks to hang heavy objects without fear of damaging the ceiling or the object being hung. [1] X Research Source
- For items lighter than 2.5kg, you can use a gluing hook. The hooks come in a variety of sizes and can be removed easily without stripping the ceiling’s paint. Note that the adhesive hook can only be used on flat ceilings, and cannot be used on ceilings with roughness.
- If the object is very heavy, like a bicycle, you should distribute the weight over 2 hooks.
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Buy screw hooks to hang small, light objects. The screw hook consists of a threaded pointed end, and a bent hook end. Screw hooks are sold at most hardware stores and come in different sizes based on the weight to be hung. [2] X Research Source
- Screw hooks come in a variety of sizes and styles. If your item is small and can be easily inserted into the hook, use a round hook.
- For items weighing 4.5kg or more, use a large ceiling hook with a length of 5cm or more.
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Buy utility hooks to hang large and heavy objects. The utility hook is larger than a regular screw hook and is strong enough to hold things like a bicycle. They are also screwed onto ceiling beams as screw hooks. [3] X Research Sources
- You can buy utility hooks specifically designed to hang your bike, called a bike hook. They’re covered in plastic and shaped to hook onto wheels, so you can hang your bike from the garage ceiling.
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Use the rivet detector to find the beam where you want to attach the hook. Stand on something so you can reach the ceiling, hold the rivet detector close to the ceiling, and turn it on. Scan the machine around until the light comes on indicating that the stud has been found. [4] X Research Sources
- You can also tap the ceiling with your finger to find the beams if you don’t have a stud detector. The area between the beams will resonate and hollow, while the area with the beams will give off a solid, solid sound.
- If your home has a void or attic above where you want the hooks to be mounted and the beams are exposed, watch the direction of the beams and the distance between them.
Tips : Ceiling beams are usually distributed 40-60cm apart. Once you’ve found a beam, if you know the distance between them and how to install them, you can quickly find the next beam by measuring that distance with a tape measure.
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Use a pencil to mark where you want to attach the hook to the beam. Make a small round mark above the beam where you want to attach the hook. Run the rivet detector over the spot again to make sure the beam is in the right spot. [5] X Research Sources
- If you are going to attach 2 hooks to hang a large object, attach 1 hook first, then hold the object to be hung up to determine the distance to attach the second hook.
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Use a drill to drill a guide hole into the beam. Choose a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the hook size. Drill at the marked position with a depth slightly longer than the threaded part of the screw hook.
- The guide hole allows you to manually screw the hook into the ceiling without getting stuck or broken.
- If the hole is too wide, the thread of the hook won’t have room to attach. If the hole is too narrow, it will be difficult for you to screw the hook all the way in.
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Place the pointed end of the screw hook into the hole and screw the hook all the way in. Hold the hook firmly in your hand and turn it gently clockwise. You will have to press harder as the screw goes deep. [6] X Research Sources
- If you can’t get the last few turns, use pliers lightly on the hook to screw the hook all the way in.
- Stop twisting when the base of the hook is flush with the ceiling. If you twist past this point, the hook may break.
- This method applies to both screw hooks and utility hooks. They are fastened to the beams in the same way.
Use dowel bolts with hooks
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Use bolts to hang objects lighter than 4.5kg from the plaster ceiling. The structure of the latch bolt consists of a bolt mounted through the middle of the two springs with a spring that opens and closes and helps distribute the weight of the hanging object. The hook is attached to one end of the bolt instead of the usual hexagon head. [7] X Research Sources
- Bolts are available at most hardware stores, and the product packaging has a hangable weight on it.
- You can use bolts to attach hooks to ceilings made from other materials such as wood planks, cement mortar, or soundproof ceilings. The mounting procedure is similar to that of plasterboard ceilings.
Tip : Never use plastic dowel bolts to hang objects from the ceiling. Plastic dowel bolts are used to hang light objects on vertical walls.
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Screw the pin onto one bolt head. Assemble the latch bolt according to the instructions on the package. Be sure to install the pins so that when you squeeze them they lie down on the bolt. [8] X Research Sources
- Some dowel bolts are manufactured with hooks, in which case you must screw the pin to the end opposite the hook.
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Screw the hook hanger to the other end if the dowel bolt has a removable hook. Some dowel bolts are sold with a decorative base hook that can be screwed onto the bolt. Screw the hook base onto the other end of the bolt opposite the pin wing. [9] X Research Source
- The type of hook that is screwed onto the pin bolt is also known as a decorative hook. If you purchase a dowel bolt without a hook available, a decorative hook can be purchased that will fit the thread size of the pin bolt.
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Use a rivet detector to find voids in drywall ceilings. Stand on something so you can reach the ceiling and scan the ceiling stud detector. Turn on the switch and scour the machine around until the light doesn’t come on, indicating no beams are there. [10] X Research Source
- Dowel bolts can’t snap into wooden beams so you have to find a hollow area to install.
- If you want to hang the light, you must find a place to attach the hook close to a convenient power source.
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Use a pencil to mark the place to drill in the plaster ceiling. Draw a small circle with a pencil to determine where to drill. This is where you will install the dowel bolt. [11] X Research Source
- You will be drilling a relatively large hole, so don’t worry about the size of the pencil mark. It will disappear after you finish drilling.
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Using a drill drill a hole through that point. Select the drill bit equal to the diameter of the pin bolt when the wings are folded down. This hole is wide enough to fit the bolt through when the wings are in the closed position. [12] X Research Source
- The packaging of the dowel bolt will usually state the hole size to be drilled. If the package does not specify the size, measure the diameter at the position of the pin when the wings are folded.
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Squeeze the folded wings and insert it through the drilled hole. Use 2 fingers to squeeze the two wings of the pin to press it close to the bolt body and keep it like that at the ends of the wings. Push the pin end through the hole. The two wings will open as they are pushed through the empty space beyond. [13] X Research Source
- If the two pins don’t fit into the hole, drill a little wider until they fit.
- You should feel or hear the flaps open on the other side when the latch is pushed all the way through.
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Tighten the bolts so that the two wings press firmly against the inside. Hold the hook and pull it down slightly. Turn the bolt clockwise until the hook is firmly attached to the ceiling. [14] X Research Source
- Holding the pull-down hook will cause the two latches to press against the plaster ceiling while you screw the bolts.
- The hook will cover the drill hole as you screw it in all the way.
Things you need
- Stair
- Screw hook (attached to beam)
- Dowel bolts with hooks (mounting plaster ceilings or other materials)
- Rivet detector
- Pencil
- Drill
- Pliers
Advice
- Line a plastic tarp or sheet of paper underneath the work area to collect falling material.
- If you don’t have a rivet detector, tap your hand and listen to the sound coming from the ceiling to find beams or empty spaces.
Warning
- Wear safety glasses to prevent dust from entering your eyes.
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Hooks are often attached to the ceiling to hang decorative items such as plant baskets, lanterns, crystal lights, wedding ribbons, and so on. You can even hang the bike from the garage ceiling to save space. However, attaching the hooks incorrectly can damage the ceiling and the object to be hung. Depending on the weight of the object, you will have to attach hooks to the ceiling beams or use dowel bolts to hang the object from the plaster ceiling.
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