It would seem that what could be easier than hanging a chandelier? But even in the simplest case, some nuances may arise. Let's look at 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 screw will depend entirely on the mounting hole, which is located on the mounting plate. Their length should be at least 4 cm and no more than 6 cm. If your home has rather low ceilings, then it is better for you to purchase lampshade chandeliers that do not have a rod.
Pay attention! Working at elevated levels electrical wires Please note that even a mild electric shock can cause you to fall and be injured.
Carefully! We work with electricity!
Before installing an electric lighting item, check for the presence of phases. The neutral wire will always be common. Phase ones, 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. While using the indicator, lightly pinch it with your fingers (index and middle fingers). In this case, only use right hand. As a rule, the clamping location 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 tip when determining phases.
- First turn off all plugs.
- Bare the ends of the wires on the ceiling and be sure to spread them apart to avoid short circuits.
- Then the plugs turn on.
- If you have double switch, then there will be two phase wires, and if it is single, then, accordingly, one. In order to check the phases, you only need to turn off the switch. In this case, the indicator will not respond. If a phase is detected, then it is necessary to break the phase. 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 take risks.
Location of wiring in the base ceiling
Before you begin drilling holes to mount the mounts, you will need to determine where the wiring is located. Otherwise, there is a high chance that you will interrupt her. You need to look in the wires located under electric shock. This procedure takes place in the following sequence:
- The first thing to do is turn off the plugs on the meter.
- The light bulb socket is temporarily connected.
- After which you can turn on the plugs and, accordingly, the switch again. Now you can look for the wiring.
Pay attention! To achieve the fastest possible result, it is better to use an electronic indicator, because its analogue with a neon lamp works only with direct contact with elements carrying current.
There are special devices, intended for this purpose. However, they have enough high price. If your wiring was recessed into grooves, then the error in the device readings may be five centimeters. In contrast, the indicator gives results with maximum accuracy, where the error is up to two centimeters.
Move the device along the ceiling with your finger on the button. The movement of the device must be perpendicular to the intended direction of wiring. If the phase icon appears on the display, make a mark in this place. Continue leading the indicator. When the phase icon disappears, mark it again. Then the same procedure must be repeated in the opposite direction. The wiring is located in the middle between the inner marks. Next, you should continue the process in the same way. So, you need to do it before the end of the work area.
Standard types of fastenings
Installing a chandelier on conventional mounts comes down to the fact that you will need to route the power wiring to the lamp sections. To insert wires into the chandelier, check which of them is in phase. The ground wire just needs to be bent. Usually in chandeliers the ground wire is designated yellow, along which there is a green stripe. In addition, all wires will be routed into a connector or terminal block.
Connect the neutral wire first, connect together all the neutral wires coming from the sockets, and combine them with the neutral wire of the network. Now you can start connecting the phase wires. The connection is the same. 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 electrical network will be completed.
No wire markings?
If the wires of your chandelier do not have markings and a terminal block, then the chandelier should be ringed. The procedure is carried out using an ordinary tester. Remember that calling a chandelier with a control light from a 220 V network can be dangerous to your life. Don't experiment with electricity! In order to carry out the dialing, screw the same light bulbs into all chandelier sockets, not only in terms of power, but also of brand. In this case, it is better to use low-power incandescent lamps - no more than 25 W. Just don’t use economy lamps, because it’s impossible to dial through them!
The image of the chandelier circuit shows that if the resistance of one lamp is equal to R, then, therefore, between zero and ФІ there will be R. Accordingly, between zero and ФІІ - 0.5 R, between phases there will be 1.5 R. For continuity of three wires, you should take six measurements. To understand this scheme, you need to remember Ohm's law, which everyone studied in the school curriculum.
Custom chandelier
Nowadays, there are often chandeliers that are equipped with a remote control. remote control. So, you can adjust the level of illumination in 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, you will be able to 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 be present in the device. If you do not know their purpose, ask the seller for instructions and read them carefully.
- Let's assume that the instructions are not entirely clear on how to install a non-standard chandelier yourself. Then it is better to entrust this work to a qualified specialist.
- Remember that chandeliers equipped additional functions, will cost much more than their conventional 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 standard mount 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 challenge: low ceiling
The most acceptable option for a low ceiling would be a ceiling chandelier mounted on a cross bar. What if you don’t want to install a lampshade 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 strip and then cut it so that it is hidden under the hood. Drill new holes in the plank, which will be intended for screwing in self-tapping screws. Now you need to improve the chandelier:
- Remove the lampshades and any fragile parts present. If possible, remove the rod immediately.
- Pull the wires out of the terminal block.
- Immediately behind the thread, drill 3 holes along the rod, 4-5 mm in diameter. Make sure that all holes are subsequently hidden under the cap.
- Thread 3 pieces of fishing line into these holes. Screw it to the ends of the wires, and then wrap it tightly with narrow tape.
- Place the rod in its original place. Carefully 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 gets caught, straighten it with tweezers or a wire hook.
- 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 route the wires into them in the same way.
- Now reinsert the wires into the terminal block.
This modification is necessary in order to bring the wires out from the side. This way 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 kind of figure, then do not remove the cap. Otherwise, you won’t be able to put it on because of the wires sticking out on the side.
At this stage, you will need to install a mounting strip on the rod located between two standard nuts, which will help you subsequently attach the lighting fixture to the ceiling using self-tapping screws. Now connect the wires. If there is not enough space for the terminal block, remove it.
Pay attention! To avoid problems with flickering lights, do not twist the wires together. To achieve the maximum expected result, you will have to solder the wires together 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 a lighting fixture weighs no more than 3 kg, then it is best to secure it with a butterfly. This fastener has a plastic cage and, in addition, a screw hook. Drill holes in the ceiling according to the holes in the frame. Then screw the hook into the cage 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 secure the hook.
If the chandelier you purchased weighs around 5-7 kg, then you can attach it to the so-called cantilever strips. It is recommended to use a butterfly dowel for each attachment point. 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 purchased is heavy and weighs more than 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 a collet stud, drill a hole in the base concrete ceiling (through the drywall) that matches the diameter and length of the collet. Thread it into the pin, and then insert it into the hole until it stops, screw it in. Now the collet will separate and wedge itself inside the ceiling. The threaded end will remain on the 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 may not be reliable. 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.
Third difficulty: suspended ceiling
The most difficult thing is to hang a chandelier on a suspended ceiling. The first thing that is important to consider is that incandescent lamps cannot be screwed into chandeliers installed on suspended ceilings. Even from a 40 W incandescent lamp, spots form on the ceiling after a month, and after three months it will completely creep away. In addition, it should be taken into account that energy-saving light bulbs in chandeliers recessed into the ceiling will quickly burn out. This is due to poor heat transfer. Most good option– installation of LED lamps.
Pay attention! It is impossible to install a chandelier in an already installed suspended ceiling! Any attempt to make a hole in it is subject to failure, because the fabric or film will instantly come apart, which is why you will have to change it.
The best option is to call specialists who install suspended 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 suspended ceiling. In view of this, if you are going to hang the chandelier on a hook, it must be fixed to the ceiling in advance. If the fastening is an I-beam or a mounting strip, then a cushion made of waterproof MDF or BS plywood must be attached to the concrete ceiling. Its thickness should be at least 1.6 cm. You should not install a wooden pillow made of 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, you need to measure the pillow. Afterwards, the hole must be framed with a grommet. The chandelier is hung using long fasteners. Here the gap for the “play” of the stretch ceiling must be taken into account. If a larger hole is required, they can be additionally secured with a spider.
Pay attention! If you want to recess a chandelier into the ceiling, then first install the chandelier, and then the ceiling itself. However, remember, a chandelier as lighting in a composition with suspended ceiling not the best best option. Why? The fact is that due to the uneven load, the ceiling will sag over time, which is why it appearance will be lost.
Fourth difficulty: lack of a hook on the ceiling
If you take into account the work sequence presented below, you will be able to successfully install a reliable hook screw.
- First, drill a hole. It should be slightly larger than the mounting bolt.
- Two wires having a diameter of 0.8-1.2 mm are wound onto the hook thread. In this case, leave the antennae 1 cm on both sides, spread them 90° from each other. Visually, they should be perpendicular to each other and diverge in four different directions.
- The hole previously drilled in the ceiling must be wetted.
- Afterwards, a gypsum solution is prepared. Its consistency should resemble sour cream.
- Then the hole must be filled with this mixture. Before the solution has time to set, carefully insert the hook onto which the wire was previously wound.
- All you have to do is wait for it to dry completely. This will take approximately 2 hours. To achieve the most effective results, it is better to wait a day. Afterwards you can hang the chandelier.
If the hook you use must be fastened with self-tapping screws, then make sockets 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 solution separately, due to the fact that it hardens quickly. Interestingly, such nests can last for centuries. They, unlike plastic, do not dry out. Moreover, when screwing and unscrewing the hook three times, the socket will not become loose. If necessary, you can simply clean it of old filler using a narrow chisel and renew it. If you need to plaster the surface of the ceiling, then plaster the gypsum-alabaster nest too. After hardening, you can make the hole for the hook again in the same place.
Do you have experience attaching lighting fixtures to different types of ceilings? Perhaps you encountered unexpected difficulties during the work process? How did you deal with them? Share your experience with us! We value your knowledge! Write us your comments on the article!
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Schemes
One of last stages Apartment renovation involves installing and connecting lighting sources. Despite the popularity of plasterboard and tension analogues, the classic in the form of a painted ceiling will always remain popular. When installed, the height of the rooms remains unchanged. Whereas plasterboard and tension, due to the frame, eat up precious centimeters. And if these options involve installing a hidden guide for lighting, then what to do with the classic option? How to hang a chandelier on a concrete ceiling? Let's take a closer look.
Mounting methods
There are three methods for fixing chandeliers to:
- Using a hook. This is one of the popular methods that allows you to mount fairly large lamps, including on a leg.
- On a hanging bracket. This method makes it possible to install lamps designed for low ceilings. These lamps are not massive, have a small height, and are pressed close to the ceiling.
- On the cross bar. This method is designed for heavy structures.
The question “how to hang a chandelier on a concrete ceiling” largely depends on the chosen model of the lighting source.
and electrical wiring
Concrete structures are canvases with hollow channels.
The cable for lighting is laid in these holes. In new buildings, three-wire grounding wires are provided. This feature does not make it possible to implement the installation option with a two-key switch, since it is, of course, possible to attach the chandelier to a concrete ceiling, but you will need to use a four-core cable. It is best to contact a professional electrician for this process. Or abandon the idea of a two-key switch.
Lighting selection
The abundance of lighting fixtures sometimes makes it difficult to choose a lighting source. Moreover, the market is flooded with many low-quality Chinese products. When choosing, you should consider a number of nuances:
- Design. Most often, lighting is chosen specifically for it. This could be a set of ceiling lamp and a sconce, or just a chandelier.
- How many buttons are you planning to connect from? If at the installation site there are only 2 wires on the ceiling, then a 2-key connection should not be considered. And accordingly, it is better not to purchase multi-lane lamps. Otherwise, large electricity bills will come in the future. Or you may need to install the appropriate wiring.
- Ceiling height. Massive chandeliers will look out of place in low rooms, and, conversely, on high ceilings a small lamp will be lost.
- Dimensions of the room. If the room is large, it is better to provide two lighting sources. When zoning, both identical and different models can be used.
Taking these features into account, you can choose the right type of lighting. in this case it will not be difficult, and it will fit ergonomically into the design.
Features of modern lamps
Nowadays, lighting amazes with its variety and options.
There are models with built-in fans, various modes via the remote control, using more lamps with 12 W consumption. All these products may have additional connection blocks in their design. In such cases, installation instructions are requested from the seller. And if you are not sure that you can connect it yourself, it is better to call an electrician who knows exactly how to hang a chandelier on a concrete ceiling.
Preparation and safety
There are several important points at this stage of work:
- It is better to work with electricity during daylight hours. This will make the job easier. There will be no need for additional lighting in the form of flashlights, and therefore no assistant.
- Prepare the tool. This is: a drill or a hammer drill with the right kind drills/drills, indicator screwdriver, regular screwdriver and key for assembling the chandelier, fastener, electrical tape, pliers.
- Before installation, turn off the electricity in the panel.
- Remove old lighting, if any.
- Separate the ends of the wires. Connect electricity. Determine phase and zero using an indicator screwdriver. When it comes into contact with the bare end and presses a button on the tool, the screwdriver lights up - phase, no - zero. Insulate the ends.
- Determine the location of the wiring in the ceiling space. Floor slabs have hollow channels that are used for laying cables. For this work, a special electronic detector is used. Experienced owners always draw up or request a wiring diagram during electrical installation. In the future, this allows you to avoid many problems even during simple operations (such as “driving a nail into a wall”).
- Since hanging a chandelier on a concrete ceiling is, by and large, quite simple, but the process itself is unsafe, you should not forget about disconnecting the electricity from the panel at the time of dismantling, installing and connecting the chandelier. This will avoid the risk of electric shock.
Chandelier assembly
Depending on the complexity of the design, you may need instructions for assembling the lighting fixture.
The process can be complicated when you need to hang a chandelier on a two-key connection system. This installation allows you to further regulate the degree of illumination in the room by turning on all the lamps or part of them.
To do this, select a model with this connection capability or slightly upgrade the existing option if:
- The lighting device has a two-wire wire coming out for connecting to the network - it can be replaced with a three-wire wire (phase, phase, zero).
- The lamp has a three-core cable, but one of the wires is designed for grounding (it is yellow with a green stripe). If the house is old, then grounding is usually not provided for chandeliers. Therefore, this wiring can be used to connect to the second phase.
If you need to hang a chandelier on two-gang switch, then one group of horns is connected to the first phase, the second to the other.
Having assembled and prepared the lighting device, proceed to installing the fastening element. Let's consider all types.
Hook fastener
Previously, this type of mount was used for lamps. In such cases, after dismantling the old lighting, you should hang it on the existing fasteners. new chandelier. If this type of fixation is not provided, then you should first purchase it. The market today allows you to choose best option for any occasions. Here are a number of products:
- Hook with petals. This type is suitable if the hole is in a void in the slab. When installing it, the petals open and securely fix the hook.
- Ceiling A drill corresponding to the diameter of the anchor is selected, a hole is made, the fasteners are inserted, and the element is tightened.
- Folding spring dowel with ring, rod, and hook. A hole is drilled according to the diameter of the element, fasteners are inserted, and screwed. In this case, they sometimes use mortar plaster for greater reliability. The hole is filled with the mixture and then the dowel is installed. Time is given to harden.
- Steel screw with ring, L-shaped hook with plastic dowel. Mounted according to the previous option.
So how to hang ceiling chandelier, as we have already mentioned, can be done quite quickly, but the process itself is associated with the risk of receiving an electric shock, it is better to first insulate the wires coming out of the ceiling.
Hanging bracket fastener
The fixing bar and fasteners for it are included with the lamp.
But it is better to buy more powerful dowels. It will be more reliable option, especially if you are not particularly confident that you know exactly how to hang a chandelier on a concrete ceiling. The hole for each hole is first marked with a pencil. It is drilled, dowels are inserted, a fixation bar is applied and secured with self-tapping screws. This fastening method can also use mortar for stronger fastening. It is important to screw the bolts onto it to secure the chandelier before fixing the strip. The cross strip is mounted in the same way.
Final stage
After installing the fastening element, you can begin to consider the question of “how to attach a chandelier to a concrete ceiling.” To do this:
- The electricity in the panel is turned off.
- The insulation is removed from the wires of the ceiling cable.
- Produced terminal connection or using twisting and electrical tape.
- The chandelier is fixed to a fastening element.
There are a number of features for each type of chandelier.
For models with hook fixation, the lamp is hung on it and the wires are connected. And then they close it with a special decorative cap. Lighting with mounting on a bracket: the mounting cover from the lamp is fixed, the wires are connected, the lamp is attached to the cover. After installation, you should check the correct connection by turning on the keys one by one. If no short circuit occurs, it means you managed to hang the chandelier correctly with your own hands.
Copper and aluminum cable
In old houses you can still find lamps and modern ones are equipped with copper wires to connect. In such cases, the connection is made only using special terminals.
Otherwise, the installation will not meet the standards. fire safety. And this, ultimately, can lead to dire consequences. So, we looked at how to properly hang a chandelier concrete ceiling with your own hands. The difficulty of installation lies only in the discrepancy between the number of wires of the ceiling cable and the chandelier wire. These problems can be solved if you have confidence in your abilities. But since working with electricity is associated with health hazards, it is better to trust a professional.
Hello, dear readers and site visitors.
After purchasing a chandelier, the question always arises of how to install it. In this article I will tell you how to hang a lamp or chandelier without calling specialists.
There is nothing complicated about this and you can easily cope on your own. But some subtleties and nuances need to be mentioned.
There are several ways to mount and install a chandelier in the ceiling:
- on a metal hook
- on a bracket or bar
- directly to the surface
Let's look at each fastening method in more detail.
Installing a chandelier using a hook
This is the simplest and convenient way chandelier mountings. We hang it on a metal hook pre-installed on the ceiling. My example shows an old-style metal hook installed during the construction of the house.
1. How to hang a light chandelier
If the chandelier is not heavy and weighs up to 3-4 (kg), then you can use a metal hook like this with a thread.
Using a hammer drill, we drill a hole in the ceiling, insert a plastic dowel into it and screw in the hook. The chandelier mount is ready.
Also, using a threaded metal hook, you can install the chandelier in a ceiling with wooden floor. The hook just needs to be screwed into wooden base ceiling.
I would like to draw your attention to the following. Installing a hook in a plasterboard ceiling is prohibited. In this case, the metal hook must be attached to concrete base ceiling.
2. How to hang a heavy chandelier
If the chandelier is heavy and weighs more than 5 (kg), then it is better to use special anchor bolts with a diameter of 10 sq. mm. with spacer hook.
Drill a hole in the ceiling of the required diameter. After that, insert the anchor into it and tighten it until it stops. This chandelier mount is very reliable.
Chandeliers that are designed to be installed on a hook have a special decorative cup.
The cup moves freely in height and is fixed in the upper position to hide places.
Installation of a chandelier using a bracket (bar)
Now we will look at how to install a chandelier without a metal hook. I consider this method of fastening somewhat more complicated than the previous one, but not so complicated as to resort to paid services specialists.
Included with the purchased chandelier is a special metal bracket or strip. We install 2 screws into this bracket or bar, adjusting the distance between them, and then tighten them with nuts. After this, we attach the bracket to the ceiling using a hammer drill and two dowel nails.
Previously, a chandelier on a metal hook was installed in this place. The purchased new chandelier is attached using a bracket, so I bent the hook towards the ceiling, which you can see in the photo. You can even cut off the hook, but in this position it doesn’t bother me at all.
Tighten the two fastening decorative nuts.
The chandelier is installed and ready for use.
I won’t dwell on this now, because... this is the topic of a separate article. Read in upcoming issues.
P.S. So, in this article we learned how to install a chandelier using metal hooks, brackets and directly to the surface. Now let's move on to connecting it. Read about this in my next articles.
When dealing with a concrete ceiling, many people prefer to turn to specialists so that they can quickly hang a chandelier for them for a fee. Stops people like this large number bolts and fasteners, as well as the need to screw in hooks and connect all these elements to each other. But in fact, there is nothing difficult about attaching a chandelier to the ceiling, and everyone can do it on their own!
Before starting work, you need to get all necessary tool. There is nothing specific in this set, and all appliances can be found in every home.
List of tools required for work:
- Screwdriver;
- Drill or hammer drill;
- Key for twelve;
- Screwdriver with indicator;
- Fasteners;
- Pliers;
- Terminal block;
You will need a key for twelve when assembling the chandelier itself. And with the help of an indicator screwdriver you will determine the place where you need to connect the wires. A standard screwdriver and pliers will be needed when attaching the chandelier, and a terminal block when separating the wires.
By the way, light bulbs blinking when the power is turned off is a problem of incorrectly separated wires.
How to remove a chandelier from the ceiling
However, if you are making repairs and not equipping new apartment then, most likely, the first thing you will encounter is an old chandelier that needs to be replaced.
An old chandelier can be removed from the ceiling in several stages:
- Turn off the electricity in the house;
- Prepare terminal blocks, electrical tape and an indicator screwdriver;
- If the lamp has additional elements (glass beads, shades), then try to remove them in advance.
- Unscrew the cap behind which the chandelier mount is hidden;
- Now you have a fastening in front of you: either a bar or a hook.
- Disconnect the wires by spreading them apart;
- Wrap exposed wires with electrical tape.
After this, you can remove the chandelier itself and prepare to install a new one. As you can see, there is nothing complicated here, and you can handle everything yourself.
If your chandelier is mounted on a strip, you may not be able to separate the wires right away. In this case, you need to loosen the bolts a little using a screwdriver.
Mount for chandelier to ceiling
As we mentioned above, chandelier mounts come in different types. And if removing a chandelier from them is an almost equally simple task, then their installation, on the contrary, can be very different.
There are two main types of mounting chandeliers on the ceiling:
- Hook;
- Plank (bracket).
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The hook-shaped mount has been used since the time of the very first chandeliers, and on the Soviet market it was generally the only chandelier mount. This is why owners, when buying a new chandelier, are surprised that there is no hook and it is unclear how to attach the chandelier.
If your kit did not include a hook, then check that there should be a mounting strip somewhere. Fastening using such a strip (also called a bracket) is modern and is considered more reliable in operation.
However, the hook has not gone out of use, and many domestic companies still produce chandeliers only with a hook-type fastening.
Attaching the chandelier to the ceiling with a hook
This method of fastening is considered more complex than fastening to a bar. And you should be careful: if the chandelier is not fastened firmly enough, it can fall to the floor and break at any moment.
In addition, hook fastening is divided into two types:
- With standard thread;
- With anchor bolt.
The first version of the hook is suitable only for small-sized chandeliers whose weight does not exceed three kilograms, otherwise the mount may not withstand the load and the chandelier will fall.
If your chandelier is heavy, weighing four or more kilograms, it should come with a special anchor bolt, which can withstand much more weight.
If you have a large chandelier and there were anchor bolts attached to it, then installation will be a little more difficult. You also need to drill a hole in the ceiling, and then screw in the anchor bolt until it stops, onto which the chandelier is hung.
Please note that the anchor bolt must be inserted all the way, only then is there a guarantee that the structure will not fall to the floor one day!
How to attach a chandelier to the ceiling without a hook
If you did not find a hook included with the chandelier, it means it is attached using a special mounting plate. Such a strip can be easily purchased at any hardware store. The price will not surprise you, since such devices cost very little.
If you replace a chandelier with a new one, then the old one will leave a hook in your ceiling. Be sure to remove it before installing the strip.
Attaching the chandelier strip to the ceiling
After you have removed the hook from the old chandelier, you need to move on to installing the metal strip.
You can set the bar in several steps:
- Drill two holes in the ceiling;
- Drive dowels into the holes;
- Insert self-tapping screws into the strip and screw them into the dowels;
After this, the metal strip is completely fixed to the ceiling, but further work Installing a chandelier may require an assistant, since if you are installing a chandelier for the first time, you may not be able to do it alone.
Don't neglect using quality dowels. Thanks to them, the fastening becomes stronger, which means greater safety in the room.
How to hang a chandelier from the ceiling
After you have secured the hook or bar to the ceiling, figured out the structure of your chandelier, perhaps even watched an instructional video, it’s time to move on to installation.
As we noted above, it is best to find an assistant who, during installation, will hold the chandelier in his hands at a convenient distance for you, and then help move it to the wiring.
While the assistant is holding the chandelier, you need to:
- Connect the chandelier wires to the wiring;
- Install the protective cap;
- Securely secure the cap with a screwdriver.
Before you start connecting the chandelier, make sure once again using the wall switch that the electricity is turned off.
This completes the installation of the chandelier.
Installing a chandelier on the ceiling with your own hands (video)
As you can see, installing a chandelier to the ceiling with your own hands is a simple process, but it may require special tools and outside help. The main thing is to follow safety precautions and install all fastenings as firmly as possible.
The chandelier lighting fixture is also decorative element with a lot of weight, and complex design. Mounting the luminaire requires increased attention, since the safety of the residents of the premises depends on the strength of the installation. Installation of the lamp can be done in several ways, but in any case it is important to follow safety precautions for mounting the device and check the grounding of the electrical wiring.
Tools for work
- screwdrivers;
- drill;
- fasteners;
- pliers;
- ladder;
- connection terminals;
- tool for checking current in electrical wires.
Types of chandelier fastenings to concrete ceilings
The types of fastenings of chandeliers to a concrete ceiling are different. The chandelier is installed using the following fasteners:
- The hook is a reliable and popular type of fastening. It is not difficult to install and has the ability to replace the lighting fixture with another.
- Anchors are used when necessary to attach to heavy, large chandeliers.
- When attaching a chandelier with a mounting strip, a thin strip is installed, screwed close to the ceiling. This type of installation is a complex process, but it will allow the chandelier to fit tightly and firmly to the ceiling and hide the wiring.
On the hook
Before attaching a lighting fixture to a concrete ceiling with a built-in hook, the first step is to check the strength of its installation. To do this, select a weight the size of the selected chandelier, secure it, and then pull it with force. A poorly installed fastener will begin to wobble or fall out completely; in this case, the hook will need to be replaced.
To install the hook, you need to make a hole in the ceiling using a hammer drill and install a collet, followed by mounting the fastening element into it. A pin is placed in the collet and a hook is hung; it is also possible to screw the hook directly into the collet. Before screwing the hook into the thread, you need to lubricate the hole with a thin layer of thick lubricant and screw two copper wires. Next, one hundred grams of gypsum solution is prepared, which in consistency will resemble thick sour cream. After which the hole is filled with a stick, it is important to remember that the gypsum mixture hardens quickly, so the filling of the solution into the thread should be carried out accordingly.
The hook is immediately placed into the solution before it has time to harden and the excess mixture is removed. Wait for the solution to cool until room temperature, this will happen after 2 hours or more. After the final setting of the gypsum mixture, they begin to fasten the lighting fixture.
Anchor
Anchors are used to work with durable concrete ceilings that can withstand heavy lighting fixtures. A large chandelier weighing more than five kilograms is hung on an anchor hook, having first drilled a hole of the required diameter. The fastening element has a spacer, which after installation will move apart and fix the lighting fixture.
Such a fastening element has a sloppy appearance and thereby spoils the design of the premises. To hide protruding and protruding connecting elements, installation of chandeliers is carried out using decorative bowls, which will hide the mounting fittings. The anchor fasteners are made of metal, which allows them to withstand heavy lighting elements.
The lighting fixture is mounted using a mounting strip on a plasterboard ceiling, which is not designed for heavy loads. In order not to disturb the weak load-bearing structure, you need to strengthen the mounting location of the lamp. They think about the future type of fasteners even at the stage of installing the frame. Depending on the size of the fastening elements of the lighting device, the form of installation of the profiles is selected, which can be laid parallel or in the form of a square or rectangle.
Before you begin installing the fasteners, mark the places where the holes will be located in accordance with the locations of the screws in the plank. Dowels are installed in the recesses and the bar is screwed. If there is a previously installed hook in the concrete ceiling, you should not remove it, as it will come in handy if you need to change the lighting fixture. The lamp is fixed to the bar with screws. Light weight chandeliers are fastened with long self-tapping screws. For heavy-duty devices, fasteners are installed on a ceiling made of concrete or wood.
Mounting the lamp has the following sequence:
It is worth remembering that before installing the lamp, the device is analyzed, i.e. the weight, size and type of fasteners are determined. After the fasteners are installed, proceed to connecting the chandelier to the electrical network.