On 24/09/2012 13:53, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
stuart noble wrote:

These huge Ikea fittings are a PITA. Once people realise their existing
rose is hanging on not very much at all, fixing a hook can become a bit
of a nightmare. Fortunately the old lath and plaster ceilings are more
forgiving in that respect, and you're more likely to hit some form of
wood nearby.

I always run a batten between joists when fitting a central light - even
if just a ceiling rose. Saves so much time later on when you change things.


Alas no easy access. Carpet and a room full of stuff above it.
I put a long threaded cup hook up through the lath and plaster, gave it
a tug, and that was good enough for me. The fitting is heavy but, unless
somebody swings on it.......
I've had reasonable success with metal toggle fixings but that would
require a hook mounted on a plate which I didn't have about my person