Can this be attached to a 2x4, regular ceiling framing? Where did you attach it? We can't find a wide enough stud to screw it into... Is yours secure?
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Ours is very secure. It's been loaded and unloaded countless times. We used two trusses to mount it securely to our ceiling. You may need to change the orientation by 90 degrees to find two beams to mount it to. I had originally planned to mount it in an east-west line, but ended up running it north-south to make it more secure.
1547886
Due to the location on the ceiling in our laundry room, we could not use the studs at all. We ended up using self drilling drywall anchors that hold up to 100 pounds- the brand is E-Z Ancor, but any strong drywall anchor will work. Ask your local hardware store if you need help. Ours is very secure. We're able to hang multiple jeans with other clothes, and we've hung a heavy blanket another time without any problems.
1547887
Yes. We have ours attached to a 2x4. our joist run perpendicular to the unit.
561632
A stud is your best bet. But it may depend on what your wall is made of. Our drywall couldn't hold this, with anchors.
215935
I have mine mounted to a finished ceiling. When installing you will just need a stud finder to make sure you line up the bracket with a ceiling joist.
714587
I have it in drywall with a 42in tv. better to find a stud for at least one of the screws. But if you can't, I've switched these type of anchors http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100391938?langId=-1&storeId;=10051&catalogId;=10053&N;=5yc1vZ1xhv&R;=100391938.
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Make sure you use the anchor properly by placing directly into a stud, or using a drywall anchor. But yes, it's very secure. It does allow for some space for the baseboard. There isn't really a noticeable gap behind it, and the unit does not have a noticeable lean. The room I have them installed in had basic, low-profile baseboards. I'm now sure how it would work if you had bulky, ornate baseboards/trim. I'm very pleased with these units (I have 2).
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Hi, I personally don't know.. I asked my husband and he said it wouldn't be a good idea (if there's no studs.) He said when we put ours up we did attach it to studs in the wall. (Ours seems very sturdy and we have a bit of weight on it.) And he thinks our walls are 1/2" but it should work just fine with 3/4". Hopefully that helps a little. Sorry I couldn't give you a for sure answer.
751810
Yes, we installed ours in a drywall ceiling. My husband said if you don't screw it into a joist then you should use an anchor type screw to hold it securely.
36355
There is a bracket to hang unit on the wall. You can use that with some anchors if going into wall board. You may also want to use a 1 X 4 X 16" board and install that between the studs and then hang unit on the board for stability.
1120107
The brackets work best to be attached to a fixed wall or ceiling studs. I'm sure if you "fashioned" something you could make it work. I would make sure it's attached to the joists how ever not the metal pieces that hold the ceiling tiles.
706011
I put mine into studs but I think that anchor screws would probably work as well, though, I guess it all depends on the weight of your boards. I have not had any issues. They have worked perfectly for me.
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We attached it with four screws directly into the wall. There are two holes on each vertical support. In order for us to center it, we didn't screw into studs, but it's not heavy, and we don't put heavy things on it.
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You really don't want this thing coming down. 10 is a good number and won't weaken a 2x6 (or greater) ceiling joist. I threw out the lag bolts that they supplied and replaced them with 3 inch long 1/4" diameter lags. What they supply is useless for a garage with a finished ceiling. You have 5/8" sheetrock, then 3/4" firring strips(not good for holding this lift up at all). Considering that the 2 inch lags they supply have a head plus the bracket thickness, that leaves you with less than 5/8" of penetration into the stud. That is stupid dangerous in my opinion. I have 2 of these lifts installed, one is heavily loaded and has been up there for a month now. You really really really want to read the installation instructions from various customers before buying (I did). I also posted what I did.
2091993
Attaches to existing, if you don't already have a stud you will need to buy one to install b4 you can mount this. It is very solid though def worth the $. Hope this helpsA
541389
What is the vertical dimension of the joist? Is it exposed? Any other joists in the vicinity? My joists were only 2" wide and too close together for the bar mounts. I got a 4x4 and put that over the top of the joists and then secured the mounts/bar to the 4x4.
564147
Thats a tough one,i would locate the position of the bracket on wall and use small drill bit to locate studs,if that doesn't work use large enough toggle bolts to secure bracket to wall.good luck
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Yes I think so. I would put a 2x6x55" or so. You woul want to catch three studs so it does not rock the wall. Let it hang over each stud a little so when you screw a 3" screw through the 2x4 in to the stud it does not split the end of the board. I have a 100lb bag hanging and the wall does not even creek. You would need three 2x6's going across. All the lag bolts would go through the bracket, 2x6 Sheetrock and then stud. 4"lag screw works perfect
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It would probably be best if you did mount it on the stud. It's pretty heavy all by itself, and we have heavy components on it, so that's what we did. If you don't I'd suggest anchors for sure.