How do I install a coat rack in my drywall/ceiling without mounting on studs?
Hello everyone, I'm a moderately experienced DIY enthusiast who likes to try fixing things myself. However, in this case, I feel I need a little extra expertise.
I want to install a "floating" rod to hang hangers with outerwear on. I guess the rod will be 60-70cm long, and then I will attach 2 leather straps that are placed 10-20 cm in on each side of the rod, so presumably about 40 cm apart. I then think I want to attach these to a metal ring each, which then hangs on a hook each attached to the ceiling. This is where I encounter a problem.
The ceiling has no joists in this area (from what I can knock my way through). So, I would need to attach the hooks to the plasterboard, which is presumably not very thick. I would estimate about 1-1.5 cm. My expertise doesn't go much further than thinking "No plug will fix this weight" (I would guess that a 60x1.4cm beechwood rod with 10-15 coats can easily reach 20kg. And if someone suddenly hangs their motorcycle suit, it shouldn't crash down on the floor with a total of 30kg.)...
How on earth do I solve this, if it's even possible to solve?
In the worst-case scenario, I'll have to let go of the idea and go for a wall-mounted solution instead.
Much grateful for all the help I can get.
Best regards, Gustaf.
I want to install a "floating" rod to hang hangers with outerwear on. I guess the rod will be 60-70cm long, and then I will attach 2 leather straps that are placed 10-20 cm in on each side of the rod, so presumably about 40 cm apart. I then think I want to attach these to a metal ring each, which then hangs on a hook each attached to the ceiling. This is where I encounter a problem.
The ceiling has no joists in this area (from what I can knock my way through). So, I would need to attach the hooks to the plasterboard, which is presumably not very thick. I would estimate about 1-1.5 cm. My expertise doesn't go much further than thinking "No plug will fix this weight" (I would guess that a 60x1.4cm beechwood rod with 10-15 coats can easily reach 20kg. And if someone suddenly hangs their motorcycle suit, it shouldn't crash down on the floor with a total of 30kg.)...
How on earth do I solve this, if it's even possible to solve?
In the worst-case scenario, I'll have to let go of the idea and go for a wall-mounted solution instead.
Much grateful for all the help I can get.
Best regards, Gustaf.
There should be sparse (plankor the gypsum is screwed into) above the gypsum, which in turn is attached to the beams. You can find the screws in the gypsum with a magnet. There, you should be able to place your hooks.
Agree!G Guson said:
Maybe @Gustaf L can upload a simple, dimensioned sketch of the hallway,
and we can surely come up with tips for good solutions
I think the idea is interesting anyway. How about a V of thin steel wire attached to each end of the bar and the rear wires crossed right/left? Is there something I'm missing or shouldn't that be stable against swaying in all directions?
Actually didn't expect much response since this is the first post here, but this was brilliant.
I'll put together a very amateur sketch of the measurements from above. It's a former community room in the basement that has been converted into an apartment, hence there are fairly unique solutions and angles throughout the apartment, so yes, pictures might be a sensible idea...
Will update in a little while.
I'll put together a very amateur sketch of the measurements from above. It's a former community room in the basement that has been converted into an apartment, hence there are fairly unique solutions and angles throughout the apartment, so yes, pictures might be a sensible idea...
Will update in a little while.
