How do I install a coat rack in my drywall/ceiling without mounting on studs?

[A-Man_08]

So it is more or less the hooklist that you see in the third picture that is to be replaced.

Should it be attached just above, the hatch? on the ceiling suggests that there might be a ventilation duct behind

 

[Gustaf L]

This is probably one of the best YouTube tests I have seen.

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However, it seems to be for walls. Don't you think such a one would go straight through the ceiling, or alternatively pull the entire sheet down if it's hung in a ceiling with say 15kg on each screw?

 

[Jocke Best]

Look through the inspection hatch and see if there's a drum there as mentioned. Might be good to know what you're screwing into.

 

[A-Man_08]

It seems, however, to be for walls. Don't you think that one of those would go straight through the ceiling, or alternatively pull down the entire panel, if it's hung from a ceiling with, say, 15kg on each screw?

No, I don't think so, not with toggler.

 

[Gustaf L]

Cut out a proper square of plasterboard. Slide in a board, like plywood/OSB and screw it in place. Put back the plaster square and fill over all gaps and screw heads, then paint the ceiling. Now you have a solid board you can screw into.

Sounds like a reasonable solution, although a bit more robust than I was hoping would be necessary.

 

[SkitOxe]

Sounds like a sensible solution, albeit a bit more thorough than I hoped would be necessary.

Yes, it is a bit cumbersome, I agree ;-). But 100% guaranteed to last forever.

 

[Gustaf L]

There should be sparsely spaced (planks the drywall is screwed into) above the drywall which are in turn attached to the joists. You can find the screws in the drywall with a magnet. You should be able to place your hooks there.

Mm, thought the same, but hoped to hear it when knocking in that case. Might be worth trying to find it with a stud detector like https://www.clasohlson.com/se/Regel...iZysbnNfZQipDDWeHob8ODl4KQx6y7CwaArxcEALw_wcB maybe?

 

[A-Man_08]

https://www.rehabmart.com/product/healthcraft-snaptoggle-bolts-34637.html

 

[Gustaf L]

I imagine that a clothes rod hanging in straps from the ceiling will drive one crazy as it swings away when trying to hook on the clothes hanger if you bump into already hung garments. Think freely hanging rope ladder.

You may have a point there.. Worth keeping in mind.

 

[Gustaf L]

yes it's a bit cumbersome, I agree ;-). But 100% guaranteed to last forever.

Yes, it is definitely a solution that might be considered if I don't come up with a (and excuse me for using the word) quickfix.

 

[Gustaf L]

Should it be attached just above, the hatch? in the ceiling suggests that there might be a ventilation duct behind

That's roughly where I think the brackets should go. About 25cm out from the wall so that the clothes are allowed about 50cm in width.

It's the highest part of the ceiling, so it doesn't feel like there should be ventilation there. However, I can't see into that part from the inspection hole as it's too high up. I'll see if I can get a decent picture/film inside the inspection hole towards the place I'm thinking of putting the brackets.

 

[Gustaf L]

Here you can see that there are studs in the "lower part" of the ceiling which I have marked in the picture, but that particular stud doesn't help much for my purpose. You can also see the boards that probably make up the rest of the ceiling.

 

[Gustaf L]

Update: I managed to borrow a stud finder from the neighbor and there were indeed studs in excellent locations.. So now it will be attached to the studs instead.

Is it just a matter of screwing in wood screws and hoping it holds?

 

[A-Man_08]

Are you sure it's reglar?

 

[Nyfniken]

Is it just screwing up wood screws then and hoping it holds?

Yes, in principle. The thicker and longer, the better (but there's no point in having them sticking out on the back of the rule)