If you need to hang something from a cement ceiling you cannot simply drive a nail or screw into the cement.
How to hang something heavy from concrete ceiling.
My diy way to screw brackets into cement same as brick.
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It is extremely strong when under compression but much weaker when under.
Watch our hang a shelf on a brick wall.
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.
Personally i would not even begin to attempt to hang athletic equipment from a concrete ceiling.
With a cement wall anchor you can secure heavier items to the ceiling without fear of the anchors coming out.
There are commercial industrial anchors that should be used for this type of application.
I mentioned before that certain scenarios will force you to hang something directly from the drywall ceiling.
The best ones are insertable bolt studs that are glued into the hole with special epoxy.
You must take steps to safely secure the fastener or it will quickly tear out of the ceiling.
That said there are reasonable ways to do this in a safe way.
And recommendations for hanging artwork besides the command products.
How to install hooks in concrete ceilings.
If you cannot use a joist to secure the heavy object the next method is to use a toggle bolt.
Concrete like brick and china is a ceramic material made from processed rocks.
The ceiling does have some concrete protrusions that extend down from it.
How to drill into concrete to hang a tv shelves racks etc.
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.
If your ceiling is hollow you can use toggle bolts to support your heavy object instead.
If you have a dinning room or entryway that needs new lighting you may want to hang a chandelier.
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.
Would some hardware like a c clamp be solid enough to hang something like that from.