You will use a different anchor to hang a 5oz 140g wind chime than you would use to hang a 10lb 4 5kg plant.
How to hang something heavy from concrete ceiling.
Personally i would not even begin to attempt to hang athletic equipment from a concrete ceiling.
A lag bolt has very deep grooves in the threads for maximum grip.
Would some hardware like a c clamp be solid enough to hang something like that from.
You must take steps to safely secure the fastener or it will quickly tear out of the ceiling.
My diy way to screw brackets into cement same as brick.
If your ceiling is hollow you can use toggle bolts to support your heavy object instead.
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.
That said there are reasonable ways to do this in a safe way.
How to install hooks in concrete ceilings.
There are commercial industrial anchors that should be used for this type of application.
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 need to hang something from a cement ceiling you cannot simply drive a nail or screw into the cement.
What you intend to hang from your ceiling will play a huge role in determining what type of anchor to use.
Homeowners with concrete ceilings see this as a formidable task that can be done only by an electrician or home contractor.
The best ones are insertable bolt studs that are glued into the hole with special epoxy.
Concrete like brick and china is a ceramic material made from processed rocks.
If you cannot use a joist to secure the heavy object the next method is to use a toggle bolt.
With a cement wall anchor you can secure heavier items to the ceiling without fear of the anchors coming out.
If you have a dinning room or entryway that needs new lighting you may want to hang a chandelier.
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And recommendations for hanging artwork besides the command products.
The ceiling does have some concrete protrusions that extend down from it.
Watch our hang a shelf on a brick wall.
Hiring either will cost plenty and you can better spend that money on other things.