On 13/06/2020 11:44, Lee Nowell wrote:
Hi All,

My daughter is getting a hanging chair for her bedroom. It is essentially made of ropes which end with a single loop at the top to hang it from. There are no other fittings with it so wondered what the best way to hang it from the ceiling is?

Assuming I can screw it into a joist where she wants it I have the following questions
1. What fitting to use? Having had a look in Screwfix was wondering if something like these would work
https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnodur-...5-x-15mm/527jf
https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-z...-10-pack/15851

or anything better?
2. If I end up with a plate type thing (such as the first link), assume I will need to cut the plasterboard to ensure it is on the joist itself to avoid the ceiling cracking?

If I can't get to the joist now what are my options? 3/4" ply screwed between 2 joists (either on ceiling or between the joists) and then what fitting? Assume I will need a much broader plate type thing with several screws to distribute the load?

Sense this is all fraught with danger and the fitting is many times more complicating than buying the thing in the first place

thanks

Lee.

Assuming this is a ceiling joist (rather than a floor joist from the
next floor up) I'd be wary about hanging a chair from just one unless it
was near a wall plate. Unless the joist was particularly substantial I
would (probably) fix a solid piece of timber or steel across the top of
a couple of joists and then attach an eye to it. You could use some
studding to bring the attachment below ceiling level, or make a feature
by opening-up the ceiling and making a "pocket" for the thing to hang
and swing around in.