5 Ways To Hang ANYTHING From The Ceiling! (SUPER STRONG...Easily Hang 100+ lbs. From Ceiling!)

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5 Strongest Ways To Hang ANYTHING From The Ceiling! (Easily Hang 100+ lbs. From Ceiling!)
When it comes to ceiling mounting, I don't like to take chances. This short video from The Honest Carpenter will show you the 5 STRONGEST ways to hang things from the ceiling!
Typical plastic expansion anchors, even self-drilling plastic anchors, aren’t strong enough to hang things from the ceiling!
They rely on compression within the drywall or plaster itself, and the TENSIONAL FORCE of gravity is too strong for this type of connection.
Instead, I like to at least use TOGGLE BOLTS...and the newer TOGGLER-style bolts are even more convenient.
If I need to hang something over 10 lbs. from the ceiling, I’ll often FIND A JOIST to hang from instead. Joists are the framing lumber in our ceilings and floors, and it’s extremely strong. You can easily hang over 100 lbs. from a joist with the right hardware!
If I can’t find a ceiling joist where I need one, I may install BLOCKING from above in the attic. Or, I may cut open the drywall and install it from below.
If you don’t want to install blocking pieces, you can also add a surface cleat to the underside of the drywall, and mount screw hooks or eye hooks into the cleat.
And, in some rare cases, you can hang threaded rod from a framing member above the room, and mount things to the underside of the threaded rod with washers and bolts.
Thanks for watching!
The Honest Carpenter

[@neolithic3]

You explain things so clearly! I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Neolithic! 😄

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[@ggtaro]

I agree 100% with your comment "explain things so clearly" this is my favorite channel.

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Agreed

[@jobacuda4472]

One caveat about cutting the drywall and insetting the cleat: In a garage or a condo or apartment, the drywall is fire-rated, so you don't want to cut holes in it.

[@jewricanugent4838]

The fact that you had a mock ceiling was so awesome. Thank you for breaking things down so that even the beginner can understand! Your channel is awesome. Keep em coming

[@laurenferrell6013]

WOW! I have watched a trillion “helpful” construction/carpentry/etc videos and this one has got to be the most thoroughly explained that I have ever seen! This is TRULY helpful and I am so grateful I found you!!!!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Lauren! I’m going to have a lot of stuff like this in my first online course later this year. Full builds that explain all sorts of carpentry concepts. 😄

[@LawrenceHumblet]

I don’t really leave comments on KZbin videos but that was one of the most clear, well-explained DIY videos I’ve watched. Thank you.

[@oji-chan]

Absolutely loved the clear instructions with the demos. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@taylorjones8742]

You explained and gave visuals at every step!! You deserve a gold metal 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. This is literally the only video I found with great detail, education and no fluff. ’m purchasing and installing a heavy bag for my 10 year old in our home and was unsure of how to do it. I feel very confident after watching this. Thank you!! I just subscribed

[@lorimiller623]

A tip for fixing drywall if you cut where there's no backing: use drywall clips. They saved me when I replaced my bathroom fan and there was absolutely nothing to attach drywall to and no easy way to fix the ceiling from the attic. And a tip: if you drill into the ceiling and don't get sawdust, you're not drilling into a ceiling joist. I was hanging an antique lamp last week and my stud finder lied to me.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Good advice, Lori!

[@anneoreilly4900]

Drywall clips are new to me. Thanks for mentioning them.

[@pettere8429]

In my house I get wood chips or sawdust wherever I drill in the basement or first floor ceiling, those are filled with it for insulation and noise reduction, yey for old school construction!

[@savageredbeard]

I've used those before on a vertical fix, over some pipes. It's seamless if done right. You'll still need to use a copious amount of mud.

[@lorimiller623]

@@savageredbeard Molding would look nice on a ceiling to cover up any imperfections.

[@jennilynkeinsley3062]

Oh my gosh, thank you for this!!! Option 5 is exactly what I needed to see for our weird ceiling situation! (Drywall overlaying old plaster and lath, with a heavy chandelier being installed in between joists) This is fantastic!

[@ceylonburnside2848]

I’ve gotten over 25 ideals from different people and your video was the best. Thank you.

[@erikandmarcie]

Finally somebody smart on the Internet, thank you!

[@kennedymcgovern5413]

Also: I am not a carpenter like our friend here. Hell,. I worked on engines in the military, and then went to college to work on finance as a career. But I am a heavy DIYer, as I have spent years fixing up my own distressed foreclosure purchases that I have lived in. So here is what else I will add: Before you do anything else...right now...before you pull out your next power tool: learn to drywall. It is not hard. Once you learn, you can do it before you get any experience to get better at it (you just have to sand more at first). But once you have the confidence to cut open a wall, EVERYTHING you need to do becomes 100 times easier.

[@catgrin]

This is really a great instructional video! I randomly came across it via an outside link, and am now subscribed to your channel. Information like this is already important for safety, too often ignored, and it’ll only get more needed as people keep downsizing and optimizing their living spaces. I’m sure you’ll just keep getting views and likes on posts like this one.

[@scaredygoat]

This video is SO HELPFUL!! clear, easy to understand! I very much appreciate you and your channel! Thank you!!

[@tfrogginhfroggin]

All good stuff. Never new about notching drywall to make a board more flush....filing that away for future use

[@Tommy_007]

Another great video. I like that you explain things in a systematic way with many examples. The pace is also very good.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Tommy! I appreciate the feedback!

[@cutmasterjoe8296]

By far this is absolutely the best Best video I seen. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Yeah Option #2 is definitely my favorite Method. I had to hang a ceiling fan and I wasn't comfortable until I found a Soild Joist stud to hang it from. 👷🏿

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

That’s how I always feel, W!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS ETHAN ,WE APPRECIATE ALL YOUR EFFORTS TO HELP OTHERS WITH PROJECTS, in an easily understood way 🤔 GLAD TO SEE YOU HANGING IN THERE 😁👍💚💚💚

[@kreisherk]

I have an awesome idea for hanging multiple hanging plants and grow lights from the ceiling, but was sketchy on how to support the load. I started doing a search but couldn't seem to find the right wording to get the answer I was looking for. Your video was spot-on and answered all the questions I had about how to properly support my project. Thanks so much! I have subscribed and looking forward to seeing other videos in your playlists. 😎

[@shonamarietouey6519]

Very informative. Thank you. I need swing hung and I really enjoyed your video.

[@kevinbell3263]

Good video. Might I suggest when adding blocking. Feed a zip tie through the pilot hole to make it easier to spot. Since most attics don't have the best lighting.

[@empressphoenixrose]

You. Have. Read. My. Mind. In a great way. I have lots of things I'm wanting to hang to use vertical space. Most are plants, which can get heavy. And most spots I can to hang them dont have joists. Its been driving me crazy having these projects unfinished. Ty! Perfect timing!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thanks Ros! I bet you can get away with just toggles for most of those plants. You can even hang wire from two toggles! 😄

[@eyjayy]

very clear and helpful ty

[@gerihenry2261]

Thank you so much for this video, I’ve been wanting to hang an 80 pound boxing body bag in our garage but wasn’t sure if the joist would hold, this video made me confident it will. Also Dewalt impact drills are the way to go, totally worth the money, plus Star Bits and screws to match. Love your channel!

[@ssPACEBOii]

I'm putting up a punching bag too and I was nervous about the same thing

[@PH-md8xp]

I always learn something from your videos. Thanks

[@vivleon]

A lot of newer construction utilizes I-joists or truss joists. How would you approach hanging, for example, a suspended storage rack in a garage with those types of joists?

[@alanj9849]

Dude, this is the best video I've ever seen on hanging stuff from a ceiling. You are a master at explaining super useful techniques in a quick, complete way that makes it possible for amateurs like me to feel confident in considering all the options and knowing why and how to do a job a certain way. Creating the fake ceiling in your workshop to SHOW your work is genius. Btw, a few years ago I helped my daughter move into an apartment with limited space and needed a way to hang her bike in a closet with a plaster/lath ceiling. I eventually came up with something resembling the surface cleat idea. It worked, but I wish I had seen this video first to think about how/where to best install the cleat. I didn't think about installing it on a diagonal. Duh. That would have helped me. Next time I'll know! Thanks again!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

That’s awesome to hear, Alan! I really appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you for watching and writing in! 😄

[@gizmo7877]

This video came at a great time when I’m going to hang a work light in my garage over my chop saw. It’s not heavy but I want to make sure it’s supported so it doesn’t come down on my head. I can’t see the numbers on my old saw so a light was really needed to get proper measurements. Great options for me, someone who doesn’t normally do this. Thanks!

[@edwardm9788]

I used option 5 to install storage in my garage. Thanks for the video and tips.

[@Wilsinart]

Always solid straight to the point honest tips! Appreciate you buddy!!

[@kylecurryyt]

Very useful and clear instructions. Thanks.

[@suzannesimmons6099]

I have screwed those eye bolts /screws and always used pliers to grip it and turn. You showed me the best way is to stick the screwdriver through the hole and easily rotate. Thank you so much!!!

[@jmonroe3858]

I love the way you teach.

[@evanjuniorgunawan5292]

I am really thankful for this video, it was so helpful and inspiring to me who was always curious about how a lot of things hang seamlessly in interior design, now I gotcha 🙏👍

[@rorisangmoale978]

This was really helpful, I'm trying to mount a Monitor in my office and I don't want visible cabling so these options will definitely come in handy. Thank you!

[@johnl119]

I did learn a few things here in this video, awesome, thanks

[@kevinsiggins623]

This is probably extreme overkill but when I hung my heavy bag and gymnastic rings for my home gym I used a 4x4 as blocking and screwed 6” lag bolts through the sides. Then I used through bolted some fairly thick eye bolts using large washers. So far it’s been pretty solid.

[@nonconsensualopinion]

In one thousand years, archaeologists are going to find that setup and be able to infer that there used to be a house around it.

[@mykolashatkovskyi8817]

Man, how you manage to create such a great videos each time! Thank you

[@meredithlouise]

Thank you! Super helpful information!

[@ethanlane4734]

Very informative video. It was just what I was looking for too. I want to create a shelf that I can raise and lower in my garage by winches for extra storage space in my garage. This was perfect for explaining how I could securely hang things from the ceiling. Thank you

[@DanKoning777]

Thanks for your time/effort Ethan. *God bless.*

[@stickdweller]

Excellent and clearly laid out. Thanks!

[@MrJatinderseehra]

Thanks, comprehensive video

[@ivanilves]

You are an awesome teacher. Great stuff as always 👍

[@andreamara8542]

I love how he explains everything. I’ve learned so much from him. I am ready to start adding more storage in my garage. I feel confident that I can do it.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Andrea!

[@bernardausterberry6174]

Tks. Never stop learning and I learned something today.

[@jayumble8390]

Thank you so much! I'm subscribing right now!!

[@kyoopihd]

I've been thinking about adding a ceiling-mounted pots and pans rack in my kitchen - this video will definitely come in handy!

[@Hajjat]

Great video, thanks for sharing 🙏

[@mdwomble69]

I Love and Trust your videos on your channel. You do a great job explaining and instruction!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@GrantHendrick]

Thank you Ethan for another great video.

[@AB-nu5we]

Nice review of all methods. Thanks.

[@kevindrevik7351]

Thanks for the information! I've used #1and #3 before. Very helpful

[@YakeemaTaleem]

This was a very helpful video. I appreciate you giving us so many different ways so ee can pick the better opinion for individual needs and or skill level

[@MattKyleBullerthemattkylefiles]

Thanks Ethan! This was so much easier to understand!

[@DominicLaycock]

Perfect, everything I needed to know. Figured that I needed (wanted) to do the blocking approach but wasn't sure the best way to attach (end screwing vs toenailing). Thanks for covering all the options with clear, comparative explanations and the guideline load numbers for each.

[@kclyt07]

Another Excellent Verbal and Visual Demonstrations!!!

[@frankmgallo]

All great ideas and project ideas and solutions

[@MBMCincy63]

Thank you for the 5ways to do this safely. I got my first Dungeonworld book. I liked it, & will try get the next. I intend to get all and eventually donate to my library for kids.

[@alexvalery7749]

Love your videos, so glad to find you! 👍😆👍

[@rescuedmx3717]

Once again Honest C….another great video brother! You rock! 💪🏼👊🏼

[@hugoreis6836]

Thank you! This was extremely helpful!

[@GjArt]

Excellent video! Thanks man

[@goblin4911]

Super helpful, thank you.

[@BrodaPaul]

Some brilliant ideas there

[@AMACHiiBiong]

just what the doctor ordered. this is a life saver! 👏

[@savageredbeard]

This was a great video, it's definitely a topic worth discussion.

[@OTDP.]

You just fix my problem! Thanks my guy !

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very good information ! thanks !

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Great video and useful information. Thank you for posting!

[@thordtokle2370]

Thank you! Exactly the kind of information I was looking for.

[@vencida1]

Amazing video , thanks a lot

[@steveelves3499]

All very good suggestions. I'm always nervous about the weight-bearing capability of ordinary fasteners in drywall alone - these ideas will let me sleep better!

[@dannymadruga8256]

2 options I didn’t know, or think of!!! Great content, truly thx!!!

[@johnstuart3390]

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for the info.

[@TheBadonFamily]

How lucky am I to have found your channel! Thank you google! This was the best explanation, and you got right to the point. Great illustrations and organization of how information is presented. I also like the “better safe than sorry” approach. Very responsible. I’d say you must be a great carpenter but you’re also a great teacher as well.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you! 😄

[@mozzer35]

Liked and subscribed. Didn’t feel like 8 minutes and now I’m ready to hang a heavy bag in the garage.

[@tasharaeconley7274]

This was very helpful!! Thank you 😊

[@allysonfromatl]

Holy cow this is a great video! I'm so happy I found it. Thank you!

[@makatanau2878]

Great video and really useful tips! Thanks, mate!

[@StringTheoryStudiosLLC]

Thanks! Exactly the information I was looking for!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Great to hear, String Theory! 😄

[@raymondjurado9203]

Great video. Thanks for putting it together.

[@KortneyJ]

Thanks for this. Great ideas.

[@AoDAzrael]

Wanted to add an additional note about using the toggle bolts with the plastic snap-off guides - I've seen a lot of negative reviews on them from customers at Home Depot and other big box stores. The truck up using them successfully is to actually engage and disengage the swivel mechanism several times (CAREFULLY so as to not snap the plastic) to make sure that it can swing into the open position more easily once you slide it into the hole you've made. I've gone so far as to add a little bit of lubricant to the hinges. What I've found is that the dust and grit from drywall, sheetrock or plasterboard can get into the contact areas and make it difficult to swing the metal toggle into position once you've got it inserted all the way. Those fancier toggle bolts are not cheap so if you've got to use a bunch of them it pays to make sure you've got them in correctly. I also err on the side of gently jiggling it a bit more to ensure that it's properly placed rather than brute-forcing it because the plastic guides are super fragile if any kind of lateral force is applied to them. But once they're in they work perfectly. I have 2 supporting a protector and another 2 for a motorized projector screen.

[@matthewkennedy5940]

Building a big acoustic treatment cloud to hang in my studio and this is so helpful. Detailed, but brief and the to the point. Thanks so much!

[@idkhow]

same here lol

[@gersoncamaro638]

That was awesome!!! Thank you 🙏🏼 can’t wait for the HCU🎉

[@wolfman75]

Thanks Ethan!!! Always So Helpful!!!! Much Appreciated!!!!

[@annhood3]

Great video -thank you!

[@byronewhite]

I used to attach rail to the ceiling and attach a hoist to move a person out of bed and into a wheelchair or down the hall. My preferred method was a U Strut and your threaded rod method. Very good video. Thanks

[@carlhale5405]

Super info. Thanks

[@BobMuir100]

Great stuff, enjoyed it thanks. Been a while since I watched (taken to watching what is sent to the homepage…….fascinating) your workshops come along nicely. Bob England

[@RicardoDiaz21129]

Beyond helpful! Thank you

[@RossMalagarie]

Thanks for the tips and info. I used the "add blocking in between the ceiling joists" to support a screw in hook to hang my bike in my utility room. I added two hooks and I can use it to do pullups at over 300ibs and it feels super strong.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I'm just impressed that you can do a pull-up at over 300 pounds. I'm not a girly man but no way I can pull my fat ass up.

[@kimstockdale632]

You're over 300 lbs and you can do a pull up?? ....I'm over 70 years old and I can run a mile in under 4 minutes.

[@RossMalagarie]

@@kimstockdale632 thats super impressive

[@gary4748]

Forgot to say your the GOAT carpenter!

[@israelb.7796]

Thanks, Ethan, great video, as always!

[@rachelharriott5101]

You are so good thank you

[@charlespatt]

The cleat system worked great for hanging things in my garage. Looks didn't matter too much so I put up a couple 1x2s cross wise to the joists giving lots of flexibility for the things I wanted to hang today plus the things I will want to hang later (whatever they are).

[@MR-si1eq]

Very good info. Thank you.

[@rodneyhammon1793]

Great idea as always!…thanks…

[@bjumali]

As always, well explained. You da man.