And recommendations for hanging artwork besides the command products.
How to hang something heavy from concrete ceiling.
You must take steps to safely secure the fastener or it will quickly tear out of the ceiling.
You will use a different anchor to hang a 5oz 140g wind chime than you would use to hang a 10lb 4 5kg plant.
It is extremely strong when under compression but much weaker when under.
Hiring either will cost plenty and you can better spend that money on other things.
If your ceiling is hollow you can use toggle bolts to support your heavy object instead.
A lag bolt has very deep grooves in the threads for maximum grip.
My diy way to screw brackets into cement same as brick.
If you need to hang something from a cement ceiling you cannot simply drive a nail or screw into the cement.
The best ones are insertable bolt studs that are glued into the hole with special epoxy.
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Watch our hang a shelf on a brick wall.
Personally i would not even begin to attempt to hang athletic equipment from a concrete ceiling.
Would some hardware like a c clamp be solid enough to hang something like that from.
If you cannot use a joist to secure the heavy object the next method is to use a toggle bolt.
Homeowners with concrete ceilings see this as a formidable task that can be done only by an electrician or home contractor.
That said there are reasonable ways to do this in a safe way.
It s always best to consult a professional if you aren t familiar with the structure of your home but in most cases you shouldn t have any trouble hanging something heavy from the ceiling.
Concrete like brick and china is a ceramic material made from processed rocks.
How to install hooks in concrete ceilings.
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.
If you have a dinning room or entryway that needs new lighting you may want to hang a chandelier.
The ceiling does have some concrete protrusions that extend down from it.
There are commercial industrial anchors that should be used for this type of application.
How to drill into concrete to hang a tv shelves racks etc.