The need to install a chandelier on the ceiling raises a number of questions from inexperienced craftsmen. In fact, there are no particular difficulties in this matter - all that is needed is to understand two key stages of work, one of which is directly related to the installation of the chandelier, and the second - to the power supply. About how to hang a chandelier from the ceiling, and will be discussed in this article.

Mounting technology

To hang a chandelier, you must perform the following sequence of operations:

• Understand the safety rules for the installation of electrical appliances;
• Stock up on the necessary materials and tools;
• Decide on the method of fastening;
• Mount the chandelier;
• Test the installed device.

Before attaching the chandelier to the ceiling, it is worth learning more about each step.

Safety

Electrical installation work is only possible if the safety regulations are observed. The need to comply with these rules is associated with a high risk of electric shock, which can lead to serious negative consequences for both the wiring and the person who installs the electrical appliance.

The most important rules to learn about before hanging a chandelier from the ceiling are as follows:

• Before starting electrical work, you need to turn off the electricity in the network (you do not need to turn off the whole house, just a separate room is enough);
• It is imperative to check whether the light is really turned off in the room where the chandelier will be installed, and on the wires leading to the chandelier itself;
• To connect individual wires to each other, you need to use terminal blocks, and not ordinary twisting - it is much less reliable;
• It is better to avoid cheap terminal blocks - such products often fail;
• All wiring must be properly grounded.

Preparation of materials and tools

Before attaching the chandelier, you need to prepare the following set of tools:

• Drill or perforator;
• Screwdriver (or a set of screwdrivers);
• indicator screwdriver;
• Pliers.

Of the materials, in addition to the details of the chandelier itself, you will need:

• Terminals for connecting cables;
• Suitable fastener (hook or anchor);
• Self-tapping screws and dowels.

Chandelier mounting methods

Before you hang the lamp on the ceiling, you need to study the possible types of fasteners, each of which is suitable for specific installation conditions:

• Hook installation - used for chandeliers of small mass (if the product weighs more than 5 kg, the hook must be mounted using anchors);
• Mounting on a bar, which is suitable for large-sized devices with a similar type of mount;
• Installation on the back cover of the lamp - with the appropriate fastening and low weight, it turns out that such a lamp can be hung on the ceiling with minimal labor.

All the presented methods of fastening chandeliers deserve more detailed consideration.

How to hang a chandelier on a hook

To implement this method of installation, a special hook is used, on one side of which there is a dowel. Before you hang the chandelier on the hook, you need to screw it into the ceiling. A loop is subsequently suspended from it, which is available in the design of the selected device. Installation of such a mount is very simple and with minimal time.

However, despite all the convenience, the hook mount is not universal - it can only be used for wooden and concrete ceilings, i.e. the cover must be monolithic. With plasterboard ceilings, this method will not work - the hook will simply tear out of insufficiently strong material, so you will have to think about how to hang the lamp differently.

For heavy and large chandeliers, it is more appropriate to use an anchor hook. This type of fastening is highly reliable and has excellent bearing capacity, and you don’t have to think about how to make a hook for a chandelier - you can just buy it. The anchor is screwed into the ceiling and expands, securely fixed in the ceiling. When using any kind of hooks, you need to select a chandelier with a decorative bowl that will cover unattractive structural elements.

Plank mounting

If the chandelier provides for the possibility of installation on the bar, then the installation of the lighting device will take a little more time and labor. The fastener itself is a metal bar with two screws and nuts. The answer to the question of how to hang a chandelier with a plank is quite simple - the bar is attached to the right place, after which the chandelier is hung close to it.

The option using the bar is somewhat more laborious compared to the hook fastening, but there are no particular difficulties in it. In order for the ceiling lights on the bar to be installed correctly, you just need to securely fix the fasteners in the selected area and adjust the gap between the screws to match the gap in the fixture itself.

Rear cover installation

When figuring out how to attach a chandelier to the ceiling without a hook, you should pay attention to the lamps that are attached directly to the ceiling using self-tapping screws. The technology for installing such products is extremely simple - there are mounting holes in the back cover of the lamp through which it is screwed directly to the right place.

You can use this method of fastening only with those lamps that are light in weight. Normally, back cover mounting is carried out not on the ceiling, but on the wall, but if necessary, other options can be considered.

Connecting the chandelier to the network

The technology for connecting lighting fixtures to the mains may vary within certain limits, but there are practically no fundamental differences:

1. With a hook, everything is quite simple - a mounting hole is drilled in the ceiling, designed to drive in a dowel or anchor. A hook is inserted into the mount. The wires of the body and the mains are connected, insulated, after which the chandelier can be hung in its place.
2. In the absence of a ground loop in the luminaire, only the phase and zero need to be connected. In chandeliers made of metal, there is always grounding, so you have to connect not two wires, but three. Each individual core is connected to the terminal block in accordance with the marking of the cables. If there are more than three wires in the lamp body, then it has several lamps, and in this case, each of them must be connected to its own terminal. Of course, any connections are possible only if there is a switch and a machine on the shield.
3. When mounting a lighting fixture with a strap, you always have to fiddle with the adjustment of the screws. The bar is fixed with dowels in the prepared area, after which a lamp is brought to it. Of course, before the final suspension, you need to connect the cables of the device to the electrical network. During the installation process, it is imperative to monitor the correct connection of the wires - an incorrect connection of the contacts always leads to a short circuit.
4. Mounting the lamp through the back cover is quite simple - several self-tapping screws are screwed into the existing holes, which press the device to the ceiling. If the weight of the selected lamp is small, then you can get by with a minimal mount - for example, if there are five holes, it will be enough to fix only three. The electrical connection is carried out in exactly the same way as in the examples described above.

Regardless of how the chandelier was connected, it must be checked after completion of work for performance and decorative properties. First of all, you need to inspect the assembled structure - various parts of cables and other working elements should not stick out of it. Also, the lamp needs to be slightly shaken to check how securely it is fixed. The last thing you need to turn on the machine on the shield - if it does not turn off, then everything works fine.

Installation of a chandelier in non-standard conditions

Sometimes various nuances arise in the process of work (for example, the ceiling surface is uneven, and it is not possible to mount the fasteners), so you need to figure out how to hang a chandelier in a non-standard situation:

1. To install a chandelier on a stretch ceiling, the usual bar, which was discussed above, is most often used. In this case, it is necessary to mount the supporting structure for the lamp before stretching the canvas, and it can be installed only after the entire ceiling is assembled. To understand in more detail, it is worth reading a separate article on how to hang a chandelier tightly to the ceiling with a stretch fabric.
2. If the surface of the ceiling is inclined, then it is best to hang the chandelier on a chain. If there is a hole in the ceiling, it is best to use it, rather than drilling a new one - but here you already need to look at how appropriate the location of the lamp at this point will be. Plafonds can be used to mask large holes.
3. To move a previously installed luminaire to a new location, you need to make sure that the wiring already laid in the ceiling will not be damaged during operation. To detect hidden wiring, you should use a special metal detector.
4. If the wires intended for connecting the chandelier are not marked, they must first be ringed with a multimeter - but it is only needed if three wires come out of the structure. To determine the purpose of each of the two cables, you can use a conventional indicator screwdriver that glows when in contact with the phase.

Conclusion

In this article, we talked about how to properly hang a chandelier from the ceiling. There are several different methods, each of which has its own nuances, but in general they are all quite simple and quite suitable for self-assembly.

Nowadays, there is a huge selection of all kinds of lighting fixtures mounted on the ceiling. But, nevertheless, many continue to install chandeliers in their homes and other premises, as a familiar classic element. How to hang a chandelier to the ceiling correctly, and what should be avoided when performing this type of work, we will just consider in this article.

How to attach a chandelier with your own hands

Ceiling lighting

A chandelier is not the only type of lighting equipment that can be used in a stretch ceiling. In addition to it, you can find all kinds of spotlights, spots, spotlights, LED strips and more.

However, a chandelier rich in appearance is an integral part of the classic, familiar interior. It complements the room, making it look more harmonious and complete.

Review

In this article, we will look at:

• What chandeliers are suitable for stretch ceilings(cm. );
• What types of fasteners exist;
• How to fix the chandelier on the stretch ceiling.

So after reading, you can do it with your skillful hands. Let's get started...

How to choose a chandelier for a stretch ceiling?

We hang ourselves: how to attach with your own hands

The choice of chandeliers for stretch ceilings must be made according to the following parameters:

• The base of dish-type chandeliers should not be made of metal, as the body heats up during operation. Which, by the way, should not be allowed for stretch ceilings, regardless of what material they are made of, PVC or fabric. Or we advise you to use energy efficient lamps (not incandescent lamps) that do not cause strong heat;
• To avoid dark spots on the ceiling, choose chandeliers with shades pointing down or slightly to the side;
• Its lampholders must support the use of energy-saving lamps;
• It should not be too complex in design.

The types of fasteners that you will have to come into contact with are as follows:

What chandelier and how to screw with your own hands

• mounting hook. The most reliable, at all times, type of fastening. It can be anchored, with a through fastening through a storey ceiling, with a fastening for fixing in hollow concrete ceiling channels or a hook welded to a plate and fixed to the ceiling;

• Usually comes in a kit and has either mounting studs or side holes with thread and screw clamp. Designed for light weight chandeliers;

• Mounting plate "Cross". Comes in a set. Designed for large chandeliers having the shape of a circle, oval, rectangle or square;

• Mounting plate "I-beam". Used to mount fairly large chandeliers and comes with them.

Mounting methods (briefly)

The chandelier can be hung from the ceiling in one of the ways presented in the table:

Training

Let's consider how to install each of the types of fastening structures on the base ceiling.

Hook

There are many methods, we will name the old and proven methods:

• Option 1:

To fix the anchor hook, it is necessary to drill a hole in the concrete to match the diameter of the anchor itself. Next, the anchor is hammered into the hole, and then the screw hook or nut is tightened to wedged the anchor in the ceiling.

Depending on the chandelier, the diameter of the anchor is selected. Their size varies from 6 mm to 14 mm - these are the most popular options.

• Option 2:

1. If you are building your house and have already planned out what and where you will have, then there is another option for attaching a chandelier. A through hole is drilled in the place of the proposed chandelier. Then two square metal plates are cut out of 2-3 mm steel and a hole is drilled in the center along the diameter of the hook shank;
2. One plate is applied to the ceiling, and the second is placed on the floor of the upper floor. A hook with a solid thread is taken, screw one nut until it stops (it will prevent the bottom plate from sliding onto the hook), and wind the second one onto the shank, tightening the plates on the overlap. Such fixation will be very reliable.

• Option 3:

The next type of fastener can be made as follows. Insert a 8-10 mm wire rod into a hole made in advance with a diameter of 30-50 mm in the overlap channel.

The hook can be made from the same 6-8 mm wire rod, make a hook at one end, and a 14-16 mm ring at the other. Then insert the hook with a ring into the hole and thread the mortgage rod through the ring.

• Option 4:

1. There is another option similar to the previous one. For these purposes, we need only one plate, a hook with a shank and a solid thread on it, and two nuts. On the plate diagonally drill holes under fasteners with a diameter of 8 mm;
2. Screw one nut to the end of the thread, insert the plate and press it with the second nut until it stops. Cut flush with the nut the rest of the shank. In the base ceiling, you make a recess so that the nut is hidden and the plate fits snugly against the ceiling;
3. Mark out a place for its fastening. It is better to fasten using anchor studs with a diameter of 6 mm with a nut. This design can also be used for fastening to a wooden surface, fixing it with wood screws.

• Option 5:

If the plates have voids inside, then you can buy a regular wedging hook. Its installation will not be difficult.

This bar has standard dimensions provided by the manufacturer of the chandelier. All these strips have the same characteristics: there are screw clamps on the sides of the chandelier, and on the main part, applied to the base, there are holes for fastening.

Use a wooden beam to install the plank. Its location should be approximately 3-5 mm closer to the ceiling than the level of the stretch ceiling.

Mounting plate "Cross"

To mount this structure, it is necessary to provide a supporting platform. It can be made from plywood 16-20 mm thick. In its dimensions, it should be slightly wider than the blades of the cross. A hole for the cable outlet is drilled in the center, with a diameter of 50 mm.

Advice! For mounting to the base ceiling, use straight hangers, which are attached to the platform with 16 mm wood screws or 9 mm “bugs” screws on top so that there is no possibility of damaging the ceiling surface. Fasten the structure to the ceiling using anchor dowels for concrete or wood screws to a wooden surface.

Mounting plate "I-beam"

The fastening method for this type of bar is the same as for the cruciform one. The only difference is in the way it is attached to the base of the platform. How to install a chandelier on a stretch ceiling - the video that we have selected for you in this article.

What you need to know first when working with pendant lighting fixtures

Let's start with a list of small, but very important nuances.

Practice is a stubborn thing

Let's make a reservation right away, there are many ways to hang a chandelier from the ceiling, but practice shows that in some cases, neglecting elementary rules can lead to disastrous results, such as a lighting fixture falling to the floor. At the very beginning, let's look at how not to hang a chandelier.

Why are we bringing this issue up now? The fact is that knowing how not to do it can completely affect the entire course of the implementation of certain construction works.

Little negligence - big problems

In order not to overload you with unnecessary information, here is a small example:

1. A hook is installed on the ceiling, and visual and contact inspection showed its sufficient reliability.
2. You installed a massive chandelier on it and until a certain time, it did not give you any trouble.

But life situations are different, there was a fire in the room, and the “specialists” fixed the hook in the ceiling with plastic dowels. If in the normal state the fastening of the hook was quite reliable, after exposure to high temperature, the plastic dowels simply melted.

In specialized stores or departments of shopping centers, a huge selection of modern lighting devices is presented, which differ in both the method of attachment and design. There are reliable options for how to hang a chandelier on a concrete ceiling, which it is advisable to find out about before buying it.

Variety of fixtures for lighting equipment

Previously, the lamps were of the same type and they were fixed in a standard way - they hung them on a hook and connected the wires by twisting. But for modern lighting devices, the design is different, ranging from shades that fit snugly to the surface, and to chandeliers located on a long rod with a large number of horns. At the same time, their weight and the load they exert on the ceiling also differ greatly.

There are several ways to hang a lamp from the ceiling:

• using a hook attached to the base base and hanging on the lighting device;
• using a mounting plate in the form of a curved metal strip with two holes for fixing to the ceiling and fixed screws and studs for installing the ceiling;
• using a cruciform mounting product for massive luminaires, which has a different number of points for fixing.

The methods of attaching a chandelier or other lighting device to the ceiling, as a rule, are not chosen, since this depends on the particular lamp and is described in the data sheet for it. But the strength and reliability of the result depends on how well such work is done.

Wires for electrical wiring

In older buildings, color-coded modern wiring is rare. Usually, a few wires with standard insulation are visible from a hole in the floor.

If the wiring is new and was carried out in accordance with the PUE standards, then the color of the wires in the cable is different. According to it, their purpose is easily determined. For inexpensive lighting fixtures and old-style chandeliers, the wires often have the same color; they need to ring to make the connection.

In modern devices, all color-coded outgoing wires are assembled on a block, and the sequence of actions on how to hang a ceiling lamp is described in detail in the passport attached to it.

Color marking, depending on the purpose of the wire, is made according to specific rules and therefore it can be quite easily determined:

1. Phase. Usually it is black, white, brown wires. There are other colors, if they do not indicate a ground or neutral wire.
2. Zero. Color blue or blue.
3. Grounding. The color is yellow plus a green stripe.

Before you mount a chandelier on the ceiling, you need to know the purpose of each wiring from those that are in the lamp and in the wiring. If the lighting device is new, like the wiring, then the connection will pass without problems. To do this, it will be enough to connect elements with a similar marking on the block.

When it is impossible to determine the purpose of the wires, focusing on their color, this is done using special devices. The main thing is to remember the safety rules and strictly follow the instructions.

Phasing

In case there is no color marking on the wires, an electrical device is required to recognize them. It is called a phase indicator and shows its presence at the end of the wire. It has an external resemblance to a screwdriver.

Such a device consists of several parts, which are:

• housing made of insulating material;
• metal conductive sting;
• depending on the model, electronic display or signal LED;
• button or metal terminal.

Using an indicator screwdriver, the presence of voltage is determined as follows: it is held with the right hand between the thumb and middle fingers, and the index finger is placed on the metal terminal.

It is necessary to touch all the wires with a sting in turn. When contact with a phase conductor with voltage is made, the corresponding icon will appear on the display or the LED will light up. The phase search using the indicator is performed exclusively with one hand.

Do not touch the indicator screwdriver or wire insulation with the other hand. The fact is that in the event of an insulation breakdown, an electric shock occurs, and when it passes from one hand to the other, there is a high probability of a sudden contraction of the heart muscle.

Phasing is done step by step:

1. First of all, they de-energize the room, for which it is enough to unscrew the plugs or turn off the machine in the shield. In addition, turn off the switch that goes to the lamp. The old device is removed, and if this was done earlier and its ends are already insulated, they are freed from the insulating tape. Using an indicator screwdriver, make sure in turn that there is no phase on each wire. If necessary, strip the insulation so as to release about one centimeter of the metal core. The wires should be spread apart - they should not touch each other.
2. Turn on the machine on the shield, as well as the lamp switch. An indicator screwdriver is touched to the bare part of the cores in order to determine the phase and neutral wire. To make it convenient, a mark is made on the neutral conductor with a marker, a piece of electrical tape, or it is bent. When three wires are removed from the ceiling, and a two-key switch is located on the wall, first of all, both keys are turned on, the zero and two phase wires are found and marked. Then one of the keys is turned off to see that there is no phase on one wire. Then turn off the second key to make sure that there is no voltage on the other wire. In this case, you can connect the chandelier according to a two-stage scheme. If there is no indicator, a multimeter is used instead, for which it is switched to the AC voltage measurement mode.
3. At the next stage, they are looking for a place where wiring is laid in the ceiling. They do this so as not to damage the wires when the strap is attached to accommodate the chandelier. For a non-contact method of determining the phase, an electronic indicator is required. They hold it in their hand, turn on the switch and begin to drive it at a small distance from the ceiling in the place where the plank is planned to be fixed. When a phase wire is found, a phase sign will appear on the display. Several times the device is carried back and forth, outlining the boundaries where it detects the phase. As a result, the location of the cable is determined, which means the place where it should not be drilled. Turn off the switch and the machine. Then proceed to the next stage of preparation.

The process of ringing lighting devices

If the wires brought to the terminal have one color or the marking does not meet the standard, before hanging the lamp on the ceiling, they must be called using a multimeter, for which the device is set to the appropriate mode.

Before starting the process, light bulbs are unscrewed from the chandelier, and then proceed as follows:

1. When the lamp contains metal conductive elements, and there are three or more wires, one of them may be grounding. To find out, one multimeter probe is placed on the conductive part of the case, and the other is touched to the bare end of each wire or to the contacts of the connecting block. The sound that appears indicates that a ground wire has been found.
2. To determine the neutral wire, one of the probes is placed on the side contact of any of the lamp sockets. Unmarked wires are touched until the sound appears and a mark is made on the neutral wire, the rest will be phase.
3. In multi-track chandeliers with two stages of lighting, cartridges are connected to all phase wires - one or more. If it is necessary to correlate them with the key on the switch, they do this: the probe is attached to the phase wire and sequentially touches the central contacts on the bottom of the cartridges. Cartridges connected to this wire are detected according to the sound signal. Do the same with the second phase wire.

When there is one phase wire and several stages of lighting in the luminaire wiring, all cartridges should be connected to it. In this case, the phase wires coming from the chandelier are combined with a twist or a jumper on the block. When the preparation of the electrical wiring and the lighting device is completed, they begin to mount it on the ceiling.

Installation instructions for the lamp - how to hang the chandelier correctly

Before you hang the ceiling chandelier, complete the finishing of the ceiling. When the hole in it, from which the wires depart, exceeds the dimensions of the lamp bowl, it is sealed with putty with gypsum, cleaned and painted to match the finish.

You will need the following tools, materials and equipment:

• ladder;
• indicator screwdriver and multimeter;
• drill or perforator;
• a hammer;
• pliers and screwdrivers with insulated handles;
• mounting knife designed for stripping wires;
• anchors, dowels, screws;
• insulating tape;
• terminals or PPE caps.

If, before hanging the chandelier on the ceiling, it is found that the length of the wires does not allow them to be fixed in the terminals without tension, then they need to be increased. It is forbidden to twist copper and aluminum wires, as they will quickly become covered with a green coating, resulting in poor contact. Due to constant heating, the insulation will melt, which will result in a short circuit. Therefore, they are connected by a terminal block.

Installing a chandelier on a ceiling hook

The chandelier is mounted on a hook when it has a significant weight and a long rod. Such lamps have a special loop, which is then covered with a decorative bowl or glass.

When the chandelier is attached to the ceiling, the hook can already be built into the ceiling or it needs to be installed. The process of hanging the lamp is simple, and the installation of the hook deserves attention. For chandeliers weighing up to 5 kilograms, you can use a simple hook plus a plastic dowel.

For mounting heavy fixtures, use hooks on anchors that are firmly fixed in concrete. They are designed to withstand heavy loads. The hook, before hanging the chandelier to the ceiling, must be tried on to the bowl, since it must fit completely in it with the connecting block.

Mounting the lighting device on the hook is performed in a certain sequence:

1. Turn off the switch, turn off the machine and unscrew the plugs. Determine the place where the hook will be located. It is necessary to ensure that there is no wiring there, since if it is damaged, it will be necessary to shift the wires.
2. The place for fixing the hook is marked with a marker. It must be located close to the wiring.
3. A hole of a certain depth and diameter is drilled in the ceiling using a drill or puncher. Then an anchor is driven into it or a dowel is placed, and then the hook is twisted.
4. Before hanging a ceiling chandelier, light bulbs and fragile parts are removed from it to prevent them from breaking. It is hung on a hook, and the wires are attached to the block. If it is not there, then it is permissible to make a twisted connection or using PPE caps. Isolate the ground wires.
5. Wires are laid inside the bowl and then it is fixed so that a minimum gap remains between its edge and the overlap. To install the bowl on the rod, as a rule, they use a sealing gasket made of plastic or rubber, or a small screw.
6. Then you need to hang the lamp on the ceiling in the chandelier and put on the shades. At the end of the work on the shield, turn on the machine and the switch in the room to make sure that the installed lamp is working.

Fixing to a concrete ceiling with a mounting plate

There is a way to hang a ceiling chandelier without a hook, which allows you to mount it on a special bar or bracket. This option is usually used for fixtures adjacent to the ceiling surface, and in some cases for chandeliers with a rod.

The mounting process consists of the following steps:

• plank installation;
• installation of a chandelier or ceiling lamp on it.

As in the hook version, before hanging a chandelier from the ceiling without a hook, you need to turn off the power supply in the entire apartment or house. If the lamp is planned to be mounted in a place where there is a hook, then it should be unscrewed, and when this is not possible, then it can be bent or cut down. The hole that appears in the ceiling is sealed with putty.

The process of how to hang a chandelier without a hook consists of the following steps:

1. The lighting device is dismantled, the mounting plate is unscrewed from it, the breakable parts are removed and the light bulbs are unscrewed. The screws on the bar for fixing the shades are firmly tightened onto the lock nuts, otherwise it will be problematic to fix the lamp.
2. Apply a bar to the ceiling surface and mark this place with a marker. It must be placed away from the cable. In the overlap with an impact drill (perforator), holes of the required depth are made and dowels are placed in them. The plank is screwed to the ceiling with screws. Additionally, the dowels are fixed with cement-based glue.
3. Before screwing a chandelier or ceiling lamp to the ceiling, the holes in the ceiling are aligned with the screws on the bar and the nuts are fixed by making several turns.
4. The wires coming from the ceiling surface are connected to the lamp block, and then the nuts are finally tightened and the device is mounted. If the screws are not long enough and it is not possible to connect the wiring while hanging the device, the help of a partner will be required to support it before mounting. You can also use a strong nylon cord, on which the chandelier is temporarily suspended from the bar.
5. The plafonds are put in place and the lamps are screwed in. Then check the functioning of the lamp using the switch.

The chandelier is attached to the cruciform bar in the same way, only there will be four places for fixing to the ceiling, and if it is massive, then eight.

If you are not sure about your own electrical installation abilities, it is better to entrust the connection of lighting fixtures to professionals, since incorrect actions may result in damage to the wiring or lamp, which will void the warranty for it.

How to hang a chandelier from the ceiling with your own hands? It would seem like a question. Slide the upper cap of the chandelier down, hang it on a hook, connect the wires, slide the cap on - that's all. But even in this, the simplest case, difficulties can arise. Which? Let's figure it out.

How are chandeliers hung?

There are four ways to hang chandeliers:

• The ceiling hook is the oldest and most reliable. Requires a solid ceiling and special fastening in it.
• Standard mounting plate (bracket) - due to the distribution of the load on several attachment points with a small weight of the chandelier, it is quite reliable when fastening with dowels and nails into plastic sleeves.
• The cross mounting plate works similarly to the straight mounting plate, but has more attachment points. It is used for chandeliers-plafonds adjacent to the ceiling.
• The I-beam mounting platform is designed for mounting heavy chandeliers at several points.

All these mounting methods do not allow you to pull the chandelier close to the ceiling in low rooms. Mounting strips are curved to allow wires to exit. Further in this article, the refinement of the mounting plate will be described, which allows you to press the chandelier close to the ceiling.

Installation of regular fixtures of chandeliers is simple: self-tapping screws in clips-sleeves. The diameter of the self-tapping screws can be determined by the mounting holes in the mounting plate; self-tapping screw length - 40-60 mm. For low ceilings, it is preferable to use ceiling chandeliers, without a rod.

Much more attention should be paid to safety when installing chandeliers: when working on a hill, even a slight electric shock is fraught with a fall and serious injury. Various non-standard situations related to the suspension and installation of chandeliers will also be considered: a suspended ceiling with a chandelier, how to hang a chandelier on drywall.

Phase indicator and wire phasing

First of all, you need to check the phasing of the wires for the chandelier. The neutral wire (neutral) is common, and the phase wires are connected to the lamp sections through the switch.

Phase / zero wiring is determined by a special device - a phase indicator. It can be purchased at any electrical supply store. The indicator is inexpensive. Phase indicators come with a neon light bulb and a quenching resistor and electronic ones.

The indicator looks like a screwdriver. When using it, the device is lightly clamped between the index and middle fingers of the right hand in the place intended for this; it is either highlighted in color, or has a notch and is separated from the sting by a safety cuff. TOUCH INDICATOR STING DURING OPERATION DANGER TO LIFE!

When checking the phasing, the thumb touches a special metal terminal on the end of the device handle, or a button in the electronic indicator, and the indicator sting touches the wire under test. If it is phase, the lamp flashes or the corresponding symbol appears on the display. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD THE WIRE WITH THE OTHER HAND, EVEN FOR THE INSULATION! The indicator works ONLY ONE - RIGHT - HAND!

Before checking, turn out/turn off BOTH plugs. Then the ends of the wires for the chandelier sticking out of the ceiling are exposed, the ends are spread apart, the plugs are turned on, and the switch is turned on. A stool is placed on a rubber mat, and from it, with the right hand, a phase wire or two phase wires are found with an indicator if the chandelier switch is double. Then the switch is turned off without touching the plugs, and the phasing is checked again. Now the indicator should not glow when you touch any of the wires.

If the phase remains somewhere, the switch must be switched to a phase break, and the neutral wire, if the switch is unipolar, should be switched directly. This work is simple, and picking the wall is not required. But, if you are not an electrician, then you need to invite a specialist for it. No jokes with electricity are in vain.

Search wiring

Before drilling holes for fasteners in the ceiling, you need to determine where the wiring lies so that you do not interrupt it when drilling. For reliability, the search for wiring must be done under load, i.e. under current. Give the load on the wiring as follows:

• Turn off the plugs and the chandelier switch.
• The wires sticking out of the ceiling are temporarily increased to the floor; joints are insulated with electrical tape.
• Instead of chandelier sections, cartridges for incandescent lamps are also temporarily connected.
• Light bulbs are screwed into the cartridges by at least 60 watts, and better - by 100-150 watts.
• Plugs and switch included; you can start looking for wiring.

The search for wiring is best done with an electronic indicator; neon indicator works only in direct contact with live parts. There are special devices - wiring finders, but they are more expensive, and the accuracy is no more than two thicknesses of plaster. If the wiring is also hidden in strobes, then the error will be about 5 cm, which is not enough. The indicator at any depth of occurrence gives an accuracy of 1-2 cm.

The indicator is led by placing a finger on the button along the ceiling perpendicular to the intended direction of wiring. When the phase icon appears on the display, make a mark with a pencil and drive on. When the icon disappears, a second mark is made.

Then the same place is passed in the opposite direction; there will be two pairs of marks. In the middle between the internal and lies the wiring. Then they shift by 15-20 cm along the wiring and the search is repeated until the end of the working area.

Mounting the chandelier on regular fixtures

Mounting a chandelier on standard fixtures comes down to wiring power wires for sections of light bulbs. When checking the phasing of the wiring, the neutral wire must be immediately noted somehow, at least by bending it close to the ceiling with the indicator sting. Then the plugs are turned out / turned off and the wires are brought into the chandelier.

In modern electrical appliances, the neutral wire is always yellow with a longitudinal green stripe, and all wires are pre-wired into the connector - the terminal block. The neutral wire of the wiring is connected first: insert it into the neutral terminal and tighten the screw. Then the phase wires are connected. They push the cap to the place - the work is over.

And if the wiring in the room is of two wires? Or grandfather's chandelier, or antique, and you can't see where the phase is, and where is zero?

In the first case, a small piece of the same wire section is added to the phase wire (PLUGS - OFF!) (see Fig.) And both sections of the bulbs are switched on for one phase. The whole chandelier will be turned on with one switch.

chandelier

If the wires in the chandelier are not marked, and there is no terminal block, then the chandelier needs to be ringed. This is done by a regular tester. RINGING THE CHANDELIER WITH A CONTROL LIGHT FROM THE 220 V NETWORK IS DANGEROUS TO LIFE!

For continuity, we screw the SAME into all the cartridges of the chandelier, i.e. one power and brand, incandescent lamps; better low-power, 15-25 watts. Housekeeper light bulbs are no good, dialing them will not work.

The scheme of the chandelier is given in the figure. From it, a person familiar with electrical engineering or at least who has not forgotten Ohm's school law can see that if the resistance of one light bulb is R, then there will be R between zero and FI; between zero and FII - 0.5R, and between phases - 1.5R. To ring three wires in pairs, six measurements are needed.

"Special" chandeliers

Recently, chandeliers have appeared on sale, equipped with a remote control for adjusting the light, a fan, an air ionizer or even an air conditioner (more precisely, its evaporative unit). When buying such products, the following rules must be observed:

• See how it connects right now. If, in addition to the usual terminal block for household wiring, some strange ends stick out there, ask for instructions and read it.
• If it is not clear from the instructions how to hang such a chandelier yourself, ask if its installation is included in the price of the product, and what are the seller's guarantees.
• Suddenly, the outlet works on the principle of “sold and forgot”, it is better to look for the same thing elsewhere.

Chandeliers with additional functions - products are quite specific; there are few firms or craftsmen involved in their installation, and “special” chandeliers are not cheap.

emergency situations

And how to properly hang a chandelier on the ceiling if there is no regular fixture, or it cannot be used? To do this, you will have to stock up on a tool for working on concrete, stone, wood, drywall, and work.

Low ceiling

The standard version is a chandelier-plafond and fastening with a cross bar. But what if the room is low, but you still don’t want to install a ceiling? In this case, you can gain 10-15 cm by hanging a chandelier with a rod on the ceiling without a hook.

To do this, the standard mounting plate is straightened, cut so that it is hidden under the cap, and new holes are drilled in it for self-tapping screws. Next, the chandelier needs to be slightly modified:

• Lights and, if possible, all fragile details are removed from the chandelier. It is better, if the design allows, to remove the rod immediately.
• The wires of the chandelier are removed from the terminal block.
• In the rod, immediately behind the thread, drill in a row along the rod, three holes 4-5 mm. You just need to make sure that they are all under the cap.
• Three pieces of fishing line are passed into the holes of the removed rod. Their ends are attached to the ends of the wires of the chandelier and tightly wrapped with narrow tape.
• The rod is put in place, gently sliding over the wires and pulling up the pieces of fishing line until the ends of the wires come out of the holes. If one is caught, it is corrected with a wire hook or tweezers.
• If the rod is non-removable, then pieces of fishing line are inserted into the holes one by one, starting from the bottom, and the wires are also brought out into them.
• The wires are reintroduced into the terminal block.

The purpose of this refinement is to bring the wires to the side so that they are not pressed against the ceiling and transferred by the edge of the rod. Attention: if the rod is fixed or curly, the cap must remain on it. Otherwise, he will not get dressed later because of the wires sticking out to the side.

Next, a mounting plate is installed on the rod between two regular nuts, and the chandelier is attached to the ceiling with screws. Most likely, nuts will not be needed: in most chandeliers, the bar is attached to the rod by flaring.

Connect wires. It may turn out that the terminal block now does not fit in the cap - it's okay, it is completely removed, and the wires are connected by soldering; joints are insulated with electrical tape. It is not recommended to connect the wires with a twist: there will be problems with a flashing chandelier later.

Now we mount the chandelier to the ceiling with self-tapping screws. We do not tightly wrap the screws into the sleeves, otherwise the chandelier will become oblique.

Option for weak but dense ceilings: laminate, MDF, plywood. Instead of a mounting plate, we make a circle with a diameter of 5 mm less than the inner diameter of the cap. In the center - a hole for the rod; in a circle - 4-6 holes for self-tapping screws. You will also need to make a hole for the wires.

If you need a hook

Fixing a chandelier to a concrete ceiling on a plank or I-beam does not raise any questions. And if the chandelier you like is hooked, but it is not at home? A little work - and a very reliable hook you can put yourself:

• If a hook-screw is used, then in the ceiling we drill a hole with a diameter of 10 mm more than the diameter of the screw, and a depth along the length of the thread + 10 mm.
• Lubricate the thread of the hook with a thin layer of consistent (thick) lubricant.
• We tightly wind two copper wires with a diameter of 0.8 - 1.2 mm onto the screw thread. At the beginning and at the end of the thread, we leave a mustache of 10 mm and spread them 90 degrees. When viewed from the end of the screw, the mustache should diverge in four directions perpendicularly.
• We spray the hole inside with a spray bottle, or stick a richly moistened cloth into it with a stick, hold for 1-2 minutes and take it out.
• We prepare 50-100 g of alabaster or gypsum mortar; this is convenient to do with a disposable plastic cup. When mixed with water, the solution heats up. Mix until creamy consistency.
• Using a stick (not a spatula), as quickly as possible (alabaster and gypsum harden quickly), we fill the solution into the hole until it is filled.
• Just as quickly, into the still liquid solution, we push the hook with the wire wound around the thread; the whiskers of the wire will be bent.
• We remove the squeezed out solution and wait for it to solidify in the hole. The solution should not only solidify, but also cool to room temperature. This takes at least 2 hours, but it is better to wait a day. Now the chandelier can be hung.

If a hook with a support platform for fastening with self-tapping screws, we make nests for them in the same way, but we take a thinner wire - 0.4-0.6 mm. And you will have to knead a separate portion of the solution for each nest - it hardens very quickly to a mushy state.

Such nests serve for centuries without shrinking like plastic. When wrapping / turning the hook 2-3 times, the socket does not loosen. If necessary, it is easily cleared of filling with a narrow chisel and redone. When repairing a gypsum-alabaster nest, you can plaster it, and then dig a hole in the plaster for a hook.

Chandelier in the stretch ceiling

Installing a chandelier on a stretch ceiling is the most difficult case. First of all: a chandelier with incandescent lamps and a stretch ceiling are incompatible. Even from a three-arm chandelier with 40 W lamps, spots will appear on the ceiling in a month, and within 3 months it will begin to creep. Economy light bulbs in chandeliers recessed into the ceiling quickly burn out due to poor heat transfer; The only option here is LED bulbs.

Then, installing a chandelier in an existing stretch ceiling is impossible: it will have to be removed and a new one installed. Trying to cut holes in an already stretched ceiling is useless - the film or fabric will immediately spread.

And finally, before calling the ceiling masters, you need to prepare a fixture for the chandelier. The regular fixture of the chandelier is not designed for installation in stretch ceilings, therefore, if the chandelier is hung on a hook, it must be installed in the ceiling in advance.

To mount on planks or I-beams on the base ceiling, you need to attach a pillow made of waterproof BS or MDF plywood, at least 16 mm thick, on the brackets, as shown in the figure. A wooden or ordinary plywood pillow in the inter-ceiling space will soon dry out, and this will end in an accident.

According to the installed pillow, the ceiling mounts will take measurements and make holes in the panel, framed by grommets. Through them, the chandelier will be attached to the pillow with long fasteners, with a gap for the “play” of the ceiling. Wide holes are additionally reinforced with "spider" supports, but this is a subject for a separate discussion.

If it is supposed to drown the chandelier in a stretch ceiling, then it should hang in place during the measurement. But still, a chandelier in a stretch ceiling is not the best option in terms of costs. Only due to the uneven distribution of the load due to the presence of holes, such a ceiling is more likely to sag and lose its appearance than a solid one.

Chandelier on plasterboard ceiling

Attaching a chandelier to a plasterboard ceiling is also not easy, but still easier than in a room with a stretch ceiling. There are three possible cases here:

• The chandelier weighs up to 3 kg and is mounted on a hook. In this case, you need a special butterfly hook. It consists of a specially designed plastic clip and a screw hook. A hole is drilled in the drywall under the butterfly clip, the hook is screwed into the clip one or two turns. Then the clip is inserted all the way into the hole and the hook is turned to failure. The inside of the butterfly unfolds into petals, which fix the hook.
• Chandelier - up to 7 kg in weight. In this case, only fastening on slats (console) is permissible. A butterfly dowel is used for each attachment point; simply a mole. By design, it is similar to the cage of a butterfly hook, and when a self-tapping screw is screwed into it, it opens in the same way to the sides inside the interceiling space.
• Heavy chandelier. To hang it on a hook, you will need one collet pin with a diameter of at least 12 mm; for mounting on a bar - at least two 8-10 mm each. To install a collet stud in the base ceiling, holes are drilled through drywall along the diameter of the stud sleeve and a depth in its length. The stud is screwed a little into the sleeve, inserted through the hole in the drywall into the base ceiling until it stops, and again the stud is screwed all the way. The collet diverges and wedged in the base ceiling, and a threaded end remains on the outside, onto which you can screw a hook with a threaded socket, or several ends - you can put a pillow on them under the chandelier bracket.

Note: hanging a chandelier on a hook through drywall is unreliable - the collet is held in the ceiling by friction. Therefore, for suspension to a plasterboard ceiling, it is better to choose chandeliers with a cantilever mount.

How to shoot chandeliers

And how to remove the chandelier from the ceiling, if necessary? All described methods of fastening allow dismantling in the reverse order of installation.

In the first place, again, safety precautions: turn off the switch, turn off or unscrew the plugs. Then we remove all fragile parts from the chandelier: crystal pendants, etc. Next, we turn off the wires, isolate their bare ends, and only after that we proceed to disassemble the mount.

With a stretch stretch or plasterboard ceiling, we remove only the chandelier itself. We do not touch pillows, butterflies, collets and other auxiliary parts. This is especially true for collets and butterflies: these are disposable parts, they are not designed for re-assembly.

It would seem, what could be easier than hanging a chandelier? But even in the simplest case, some nuances may arise. Consider several variations of fasteners used for reliable installation of chandeliers.

Installation of most types of fasteners is very simple. Self-tapping screws are most often used. The diameter of the self-tapping screw will depend entirely on the mounting hole, which is located on the mounting plate. Their length should be at least 4 cm and not more than 6 cm. If your home has rather low ceilings, then you are better off buying ceiling chandeliers that do not have a rod.

Note! When working on high ground with electrical wires, be aware that even a slight electric shock can cause you to fall and be injured.

Carefully! We work with electricity!

Before installing an electric lighting item, check the presence of phases. The neutral wire will always be common. Phase, in turn, are connected through a switch to the lamp. The indicator will help you determine the zero phase. As for the indicator, it can be of two types: electronic or with a quenching resistor having a neon light bulb. Outwardly, it resembles an ordinary screwdriver. In the process of using the indicator, lightly pinch it with your fingers (index and middle). In this case, use only your right hand. As a rule, the clamping point is indicated by color or has special notches. It is also equipped with a special safety cuff that separates it from the sting. It is not recommended to touch the sting when determining the phases.

1. Turn off all plugs first.
2. Expose the ends of the wires on the ceiling and be sure to spread them apart to avoid a short circuit.
3. Then the plugs are turned on.
4. If you have a double switch, then there will be two phase wires, and if you have a single switch, then, respectively, one. In order to check the phases, only the switch needs to be turned off. In this case, the indicator will not respond. If a phase is detected, then a phase break must be performed. The neutral wire is started directly if we are talking about a unipolar switch. In fact, this process is not as complicated as it might seem at first. However, if you have not worked with electricity before, do not risk it.

Location of wiring in the base ceiling

Before you start drilling holes for mounting the fasteners, you need to determine where the wiring is. Otherwise, there is a high probability that you will kill her. You need to look for wires that are under electric current. This procedure takes place in the following sequence:

• The first step is to turn off the plugs on the counter.
• A lamp socket is temporarily connected.
• After that, you can turn on the plugs again and, accordingly, the switch. Now you can search for the wiring.

Note! To achieve the fastest possible result, it is better to use an electronic indicator, because its analogue with a neon lamp works only in direct contact with current-carrying elements.

There are special devices designed for this purpose. However, they have a rather high price. If your wiring was recessed into strobes, then the error in the readings of the device may be five centimeters. In contrast, the indicator gives the result with maximum accuracy, where the error is up to two centimeters.

Guide the device along the ceiling by placing your finger on the button. The movement of the device must be carried out perpendicular to the intended direction of the wiring. If the phase icon appears on the display, then make a mark in this place. Keep running the indicator. When the phase icon disappears, mark again. Then the same procedure must be repeated in the opposite direction. In the middle between the internal marks is the wiring. Next, you should continue the process in the same way. So, you need to do before the end of the working area.

Standard fasteners

Installing a chandelier on conventional fixtures comes down to the fact that you will need to distribute the power wiring to the sections of the lamps. To lead the wires into the chandelier, it is checked in which of them the phase is. The ground wire just needs to be bent. Usually in chandeliers, the ground wire is indicated in yellow, along which a green strip runs. In addition, all wires will be brought into the connector or terminal block.

Connect the neutral wire first, connect together all the neutral wires coming from the cartridges, and combine them with the neutral wire of the network. Now you can start connecting the phase wires. Connection proceeds in the same way. The phase wires are connected to the phase wire coming from the switch. Slide the cap into place, and the work of connecting the chandelier to the electrical network will be completed.

No wire markings?

If there are no markings and terminal blocks on the wires of your chandelier, then the chandelier should be called. The procedure is carried out using an ordinary tester. Remember that ringing a chandelier with a control light from a 220 V network can be dangerous for your life. Do not experiment with electricity! In order to carry out a dialing, screw the same light bulbs into all the chandelier cartridges, not only in terms of power, but also brands. In this case, it is better to use low-power incandescent lamps - no more than 25 watts. Just do not use economy lamps, because it is impossible to make a dial with them!

The image of the chandelier circuit shows that if the resistance of one lamp is R, then, therefore, between zero and ФІ there will be R. Accordingly, between zero and ФІІ - 0.5 R, between the phases there will be 1.5 R. For the continuity of three wires, you should take six measurements. To understand this scheme, you need to remember Ohm's law, which everyone went through in the school curriculum.

custom chandelier

Nowadays, there are often chandeliers that are equipped with a remote control. So, you can adjust the degree of illumination of the room. Some chandeliers are equipped with an air ionizer, a fan, or even an evaporative unit from an air conditioner. If you follow some rules when choosing lighting fixtures of this type, then you can hang even a non-standard chandelier correctly.

• When choosing a chandelier, look at how it should be connected. In addition to the terminal block, other wires may also be present in the device. If you do not know their purpose, then ask the seller for instructions and read them carefully.
• Suppose that according to the instructions it is not entirely clear how to install a non-standard chandelier on your own. Then it is better to entrust this work to a qualified specialist.
• Remember that chandeliers equipped with additional features will cost much more than their regular counterparts. It is often very difficult to find specialists who could connect them.

We hang chandeliers in difficult situations

How to hang a chandelier on the ceiling if there is no typical fastening, or its use is impossible? To do this, you will need a tool for working on wood, stone, drywall or concrete. Now you can get to work.

First difficulty: low ceiling

The most acceptable option for a low ceiling would be a chandelier-plafond mounted on a cross bar. What if there is no desire to mount the ceiling in a low room? 10-15 cm can be gained by hanging a chandelier with a rod on the ceiling without using a hook.

To do this, you need to straighten the standard mounting plate, and then cut it so that it hides under the cap. Drill new holes in the bar, which will be intended for screwing in self-tapping screws. Now you need to upgrade the chandelier:

1. Remove the covers and any fragile parts that may be present. If possible, remove the rod immediately.
2. Pull the wires out of the terminal block.
3. Immediately behind the thread, drill 3 holes along the rod, 4-5 mm in diameter. Make sure that subsequently all the holes are hidden under the cap.
4. Pull the fishing line into these holes - 3 pieces. Screw it to the ends of the wires, and then wrap it tightly with a narrow adhesive tape.
5. Put the rod back in its original place. Gently slide it over the wires, pulling the pieces of fishing line in parallel. Continue doing this until the ends of the wires come out of the holes. If the wire is caught, then correct it with tweezers or a wire hook.
6. If the rod on your chandelier cannot be removed, then insert the pieces of fishing line into the holes made one by one. Start from the bottom and bring the wires into them in the same way.
7. Now re-insert the wires into the terminal block.

This refinement is necessary in order to bring the wires to the side. Thus, they will be as close to the ceiling as possible. If the rod on the chandelier cannot be removed or it is made in the form of some figure, then do not remove the cap. Otherwise, it will not work to put it on because of the wires sticking out from the side.

At this point, you will need to install a mounting plate on the rod located between the two standard nuts, which will help later attach the fixture to the ceiling with self-tapping screws. Now connect the wires. If there is not enough space for the terminal block, then remove it.

Note! To avoid problems with flashing lights, do not twist the wires. To achieve the maximum expected result, you will have to solder the wires and insulate the joints using simple electrical tape.

Second difficulty: plasterboard ceiling

The weight of the chandelier plays an important role in the process of hanging it. For example, if the lighting device weighs no more than 3 kg, then it is best to fix it with a butterfly. This fastener has a plastic clip and, in addition, a screw hook. According to the holes of the clip, drill holes in the ceiling. Then screw the hook into the clip a few turns. Insert the clip all the way into the corresponding hole and carefully tighten the hook. The plastic clip opens from the inside into petals that fix the hook.

If the chandelier you purchased has a weight of around 5-7 kg, then you can fix it on the so-called cantilever strips. For each attachment point, it is recommended to use a butterfly dowel. In the process of tightening the self-tapping screw, the butterfly gradually opens from the inside, so that a reliable fastening is formed.

If the chandelier you bought is heavy and exceeds 7 kg, then in order to hang it, you will need to use a collet pin, the diameter of which should be 1.2 cm.

To install the collet stud, drill a hole in the base concrete ceiling (through drywall) that matches the diameter and length of the sleeve. Insert it into the pin, and then insert it into the hole until it stops, screw it in. Now the collet will open and wedged inside the ceiling. The threaded end will remain outside. A hook with a threaded socket should be screwed onto it.

However, it is worth considering that hanging a chandelier on a hook through a layer of drywall can be unreliable. This is because the collet rubs against the sheet of drywall, thereby destroying it. In view of this, it is better to choose chandeliers equipped with a cantilever mounting type.

The third difficulty: stretch ceiling

The most difficult thing is to hang a chandelier on a stretch ceiling. The first thing to consider is that incandescent lamps cannot be screwed into chandeliers installed on stretch ceilings. Even from a 40 W incandescent lamp, after a month spots form on the ceiling, and after three months it will completely spread. In addition, it should be noted that economical light bulbs in chandeliers recessed into the ceiling will quickly burn out. This is due to poor heat transfer. The most successful option is the installation of LED lamps.

Note! It is impossible to install a chandelier in an already installed stretch ceiling! Any attempt to make a hole in it is prone to collapse, because the fabric or film will instantly disperse, which is why you have to change it.

The best option is to call specialists who install stretch ceilings. However, before that, you still have to prepare the base for mounting the chandelier. Ordinary fasteners are not designed for mounting a chandelier in a stretch ceiling. In view of this, if you are going to hang a chandelier on a hook, it must be fixed to the ceiling in advance. If an I-beam or a mounting plate acts as a fastener, then a pillow must be attached to the concrete ceiling, which is made of waterproof MDF or BS plywood. Its thickness should be at least 1.6 cm. Do not install a wooden pillow from ordinary plywood. This is due to the fact that this material dries out over time, which can lead to an accident.

Before making a hole in the stretch ceiling film, it is necessary to measure the pillow. After, the hole must be framed with an eyelet. Using long fasteners, a chandelier is suspended. Here the gap for the "play" of the stretch ceiling should be taken into account. In the event that a larger hole is required, they can be additionally fixed with a spider.

Note! If you want to sink a chandelier into the ceiling, then the chandelier is installed first, and then the ceiling itself. However, remember that a chandelier as lighting in a composition with a stretch ceiling is not the best option. Why? The fact is that due to uneven load, the ceiling will sag over time, due to which its appearance will be lost.

The fourth difficulty: the lack of a hook on the ceiling

If you take into account the following sequence of work, you can successfully install a reliable screw hook.

1. First, drill a hole. It should be slightly larger than the mounting bolt.
2. Two wires with a diameter of 0.8-1.2 mm are wound onto the thread of the hook. At the same time, leave the antennae 1 cm each on both sides, spread them 90 ° from each other. Visually, they should be perpendicular to each other and diverge in four different directions.
3. A hole previously drilled in the ceiling must be moistened.
4. After preparing a gypsum solution. In its consistency, it should resemble sour cream.
5. Then the hole must be filled with this mixture. Until the mortar has had time to set, a hook is carefully inserted into which the wire was previously wound.
6. It remains only to wait for complete drying. This will take approximately 2 hours. To achieve the most effective result, it is better to wait a day. After you can hang the chandelier.

If the hook you use must be fastened with self-tapping screws, then make nests for them in the same way as described above. However, take a thinner wire, its thickness can be 0.4-0.6 mm. For each nest, you will need to make the mortar separately, because it hardens quickly. Interestingly, such nests can last more than one century. They, unlike plastic, do not dry out. Moreover, when the hook is screwed in and out three times, the nest will not loosen. If necessary, it can simply be cleaned of the old filler using a narrow chisel and updated. If you need to plaster the surface of the ceiling, then plaster the gypsum-alabaster nest too. After hardening, you can again make a hole for the hook in the same place.

Do you have experience fixing lighting fixtures to different types of ceilings? Maybe you encountered unforeseen difficulties in the process of doing the work? How did you deal with them? Share your experience with us! We appreciate your knowledge! Send us your comments on the article!

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