One of the indispensable elements of any repair related to the ceiling surface is the installation of lighting fixtures. Recently, spots of various configurations have gained the most popularity, but for the most part their main function is additional lighting. The role of the main one is rightly taken on by classic chandeliers. With their purchase in the store, all questions are not resolved - it remains to find out how to hang the chandelier on the concrete ceiling correctly, if you have to deal with a clean ceiling base. We offer you a detailed instructional article with 51 photos and 2 videos that will help you with this.

Surface analysis, drawing up a work plan

First, take a good look around. What way mounting chandeliers best for you? Recall that this can be done through:

1. anchor hook;
2. mounting plate;
3. clamping suspension.

Of course work with anchor hook always the easiest. But only if it is already installed, as is often the case in old apartment buildings. In this case, you can safely fix a heavy and massive chandelier on it.

If the hook is missing, then first inspect the plate where you plan to fix it. For hollow concrete bases, the ideal option is clamping suspension... And although it does not provide such a reliable fastening as the same anchor hook, it can cope with a sufficiently large chandelier weighing no more than 7 kg without any problems.

Mounting plate, which is still often called the invoice among the masters, is the third option for how to properly hang the chandelier on the base ceiling. It can be used most often when the use of the two options discussed above is not possible. In most modern chandeliers, the delivery set includes everything you need to fix the lighting fixture in this way. So why not take advantage of this safely?

Required materials and tools

• perforator with a drill;
• set of wrenches;
• a knife with a sharpened blade;
• screwdriver;
• polyurethane foam for sealing the wiring;
• pencil;
• dowels;
• anchor bolts;
• terminal connectors.

• hook;
• overhead strip from the kit;
• clamping suspension hook.

Installing the anchor hook

As noted above, this is the easiest and most reliable way to hang a chandelier on a concrete ceiling base. In many old houses, it is already prudently mounted in advance, so the whole process takes a modest amount of time and does not cause any difficulties even for an unprepared person.

If the hook needs to be installed, then the work algorithm will be as follows:

1. choose a fixation point on a concrete base;
2. we drill a hole of the required depth and diameter in the concrete base - we take into account the size of the decorative cap of the lighting fixture;
3. insert the anchor hook into the concrete base and tighten it with a wrench.

Installation of a suspension bracket

This option is relevant primarily for hollow concrete structures, as it provides a good load-bearing capacity even in the case of bulky light sources. The clamping hanger is a robust construction consisting of a spacer bar and a suspension bar with all the necessary mounting holes.

The correct sequence of operations when working with a gimbal:

1. the prepared spacer bar is inserted into the hole in the concrete base;
2. the hanging bar is placed inside the concrete slab;
3. the spacer bar is threaded through one of the holes on the bar: if you want to reduce the distance from the ceiling to the hook, then choose one of the end holes.

Installing a cover strip

In terms of reliability, this installation method is in no way inferior to the two discussed above. Due to the fact that the set with the newly purchased chandelier always comes with a variant of such a bar, it is also noticeably easier - no need to waste time on the tedious search for the necessary materials.

It can be in the form:

• crosses;
• narrow plate.

The cover strip is attached to the concrete ceiling surface with dowels and anchor bolts. Most often, there are a pair of them - either 2 or 4.

Installation and connection of the chandelier

The main condition that requires strict execution is to comply with electrical safety techniques. To do this, pay attention to the following recommendations:

1. turn off the electricity supply at the switchboard;
2. check the location of the wiring with a conventional tester;
3. seal the entry of the wiring: for this, you can use polyurethane foam with active resistance
4. fire or non-combustible mineral wool;
5. Avoid twisting copper and aluminum wires.

If you are dealing with a metal hook, then it will help to reliably protect against short circuits. insulation... For this, a conventional electrical tape or a rubber boot is used. Both can be easily found in any hardware store.

It is also necessary to take into account some of the features of the electrics of old houses - they do not have grounding. In order to correctly hang the chandelier in such conditions, you first need to determine the phase on one of the wires of the power cable and connect it to the end of the lighting device, and the second to what remained on the power cable. If the luminaire did not work, then the very second wire is ground. In this case, it must be disconnected and secured to the other free end of the power cable.

Algorithm for direct installation of a chandelier on a concrete ceiling:

• remove all decorative elements from it to avoid damage and possible fall when fixing on the ceiling;
• on a pre-grounded hook, a loop at the end of the output rod of the chandelier;
• connect the chandelier mounting ends to the power cable;
• if the mounting method you have chosen is an overhead mounting plate, then after the previous point, put the cap on the plate in such a way as to get on the necessary holes, and use the nuts for reliable fastening;
• fix the decorative cap so that it completely covers the mounting hole in the ceiling;
• check that the lighting fixture is working properly.

All stages of installing a chandelier on a concrete ceiling in one video

Conclusion

Having carefully studied the proposed instruction article, you will quickly understand how easy and, most importantly, correctly, to hang a chandelier on a concrete ceiling without spending a lot of precious time on it. In comparison with other conditions for mounting lighting devices - for example, on tensioned canvases - a clean base assumes a simplified algorithm of actions (read about how to attach a chandelier to a stretch ceiling if it is already stretched). In fact, the most difficult thing is not to be mistaken when directly connecting the light source to the electrical wiring. Only a serious attitude to electrical safety issues and scrupulous adherence to the proposed work plan will help you easily overcome this stage and, after some time, enjoy spectacular lighting on your concrete ceiling.

Installation and connection of lighting fixtures is the final stage of renovation in the room. A chandelier is a central lighting that can still be found in almost any room. How to hang a chandelier on the ceiling and do it right?

Safety engineering

Electrical work is dangerous, because exposed cables can be harmful to health. It is important to eliminate all hazards before starting work. Rules:

1. It is necessary to carry out work during the day, when there is enough natural light.
2. Prepare the necessary tools so as not to be distracted in the process of finding them.
3. Before carrying out the installation, turn off the power on those cables with which you are going to work.
4. Check the voltage on the cables that go from the ceiling with a neon indicator. If the light on it does not light up, then everything is in order, it is allowed to start connecting.
5. It is best to connect cables using terminal blocks.
6. Grounding is required.
7. After purchasing a new chandelier, you need to disassemble it and make sure that all screws in the socket and on the terminal blocks are tightened well. Bad contacts will always burn.

Chandelier Terminal Blocks - Convenient Connection Option

Important! You should not buy cheap Chinese chandeliers, as practice shows, they most often fail. This lighting element will not be used for a year or two, so it is better to find and buy a quality product. The cost of this will be higher.

Tools and materials

Before starting self-installation, you need to prepare the tools, you need:

• Power tool: drill or hammer drill. Depending on the type of surface, choose a drill for concrete, wood, metal.
• Stepladder / table / chair. Moreover, it is undesirable to create a "pyramid".
• A screwdriver or screwdriver, preferably a cordless one, it is more convenient to work with it.
• Indicator screwdriver.
• Pliers with insulated handles.
• Nippers.

In the process, materials are needed, depending on the chosen installation method:

1. Self-tapping screws with dowels, if fasteners are carried out to a concrete surface. For wood - if for wood.
2. Fastener: A hook or anchor is used.
3. Connecting pads. Sometimes they come in a complete set, but for expensive devices. If they are not there, then you need to purchase.

General installation procedure

There are many options for fixing the chandelier, but they differ only in terms of installing the fastening element (hook, strip). The general procedure for installing any chandelier:

• Installation of fasteners for the chandelier.
• Connecting wires, they must first be ringed to determine the phase and zero. As we remember, we work with de-energized ones. It is convenient if during the fastening process there is an assistant nearby who can hold the chandelier so that it does not fall. If there is no assistant, then the chandelier can be hung at a convenient distance from the ceiling using a strong rope.
• Next, the wires are connected. It is convenient to use pads for this. In some products there are special couplings, here you just need to insert the cables that go from the ceiling and tighten the bolts on the coupling.
• If couplings and pads are not used, then twisting is carried out and the joints are necessarily insulated. In this case, you can use HERE (heat shrink tubing) or electrical tape.
• The last step is to hang the chandelier and check the performance.

Mounting methods

There are different installation methods, the choice of one or another depends on the ceiling material (drywall, concrete, wood), the weight of the chandelier and the fasteners present in its structure.

For those who are not heavy, installation with a hook is suitable. If the weight is more than 5 kg, then anchors will be required. In some cases, you should fix the chandelier using a strip. The easiest option is to install the chandeliers directly to the ceiling, without intermediate fasteners.

Hook fixation

In fact, in this way you can hang any chandelier on the ceiling, you just need to choose the right hook.

Installing the hook for mounting the chandelier

The options are:

1. For light devices (up to 5 kg) - a simple metal hook with a thread. If the ceiling is concrete, then a plastic dowel of a suitable size is needed.
2. For heavy (over 5 kg) - anchor bolt with a diameter of 10 sq. mm and spacers that will prevent the chandelier fixed to the ceiling from pulling out.

Important! This method is suitable for all chandeliers in which a decorative bowl is provided - it hides the mounting elements.

The procedure for mounting a chandelier on a hook to a concrete ceiling:

• Make a hole of the required diameter.
• Hammer in the plastic dowel.
• Screw in the fastening hook.
• Connect the cables and close the wiring elements with a decorative glass.

If the installation is carried out on a wooden ceiling, it is still easier here - the hook is screwed into the wood. If it is very hard, then you should first drill the hole, its diameter is smaller than the diameter of the hook.

Important! The decorative hollow bowl (plate, cup holder) moves freely in height, and upon completion of hanging it can be easily fixed in the upper position.

Fastening by means of a bracket or strap

If the design of the device does not include a loop for hanging on a hook, the previous option will not work. You need to use a bracket or rail. This option is a little more complicated, but it is still available for implementation by any home master.

Replacing a hook with a bar

A plank or bracket is always included with the chandelier. Insert 2 screws into this element and fix. Before tightening the nuts, set the required distance. It is determined based on the placement of the holes on the chandelier plate. The screws are then closed with decorative fastening nuts. Attach the bar itself to the ceiling with self-tapping screws, and tightly.

Plank mounting sequence

After that, it remains to place the chandelier in its rightful place and fix it with those decorative nuts.

Important! Chandelier designs for the first and second mounting options are very different. But if earlier a chandelier hung on a hook in the room, it will not be difficult to mount a model with a bar in that very place, as well as vice versa.

Simplified mounting option

If the chandelier is light, not heavier than 3 kg, and small in size, then it can be attached simply to the ceiling, without any intermediate hardware. Such products differ in that there is a metal plate at the base, most often round with mounting holes. The process is simple:

1. Attach the plate to the ceiling and mark the holes with a pencil.
2. Drill in the right places.
3. Place the plate on the ceiling and fasten with self-tapping screws.
4. Fix the plafond.

Such simple chandeliers basically have only one shade for 1 lamp, they are used for small rooms. Often hung in the kitchen, bathroom, hallway.

Chandelier with a fix to the ceiling

Custom chandelier

Chandeliers with a remote control are presented and gaining popularity on the market. Such devices make it possible to control the intensity of light. Other models feature an air ionization system, fans. Do not think that installing such devices will become a problem, you just need to take into account certain points:

• When choosing, pay attention to the methods of installation and connection. If, after examining the device, you find any other wires besides the standard ones, you should check with the seller for their purpose and connection diagram.
• If you really liked the chandelier, but self-installation turned out to be too difficult, you can always resort to the services of an electrician.

We fix chandeliers in difficult situations

These options are suitable for hanging chandeliers, provided that the ceiling is sufficiently flat: concrete or wood. But modern ceilings can be different: stretch, plasterboard. And sometimes other difficulties arise in the process, you need to know how to find a way out of such situations. The main point is to have the necessary tools and materials in your arsenal.

First difficulty: low ceiling

In this case, difficulties arise even at the stage of searching for a suitable model. The easiest way is to purchase a ceiling chandelier and mount it on a double cruciform bar. But if such a model does not suit the style, you can find a way out.

Suitable chandelier for low ceilings

Even a chandelier with a rod can be mounted without using a hook. This will save up to 15 cm in height. Procedure:

1. Cut the standard complete strip so that after lifting the decorative cap it is completely hidden under it.
2. Remove all fragile elements from the device, remove the rod if possible.
3. Remove the wires from the terminal block.
4. Drill 3 holes behind the thread along the rod. Each, with a diameter of 4–5 mm. They should all be covered by a cap.
5. Pull the fishing line into the holes, screw it to the wires and wrap it tightly with tape.
6. After setting the rod in place, gently move the wires along it, pulling the fishing line. This must be done until the wires are visible from the holes.
7. It remains only to connect the wires to the terminal block.
8. After such actions, the rod will be placed between the two complete nuts, it remains only to fix the bar and connect the wires.

Important! To avoid flickering of light, it is better not to use "twisting" of cables. It is worth resorting to soldering and insulating with ordinary electrical tape.

Second difficulty: plasterboard ceiling

This is the most common difficulty, because it is quite easy to level the ceiling with drywall, but it is already more difficult to mount a chandelier. This material is not designed to withstand the load (including the ceiling one, it is thinner than the wall one) even from a light chandelier, therefore it is never attached directly to the sheet.

When attaching drywall sheets in a suspended ceiling, you need to mark the places where the profiles pass, because it is in them that any device is most reliably fixed. Another option is to fix a bar to the ceiling at the installation site. It should be of such a thickness that it overlaps the distance between the sheet and the rough ceiling, of course, this place should be noted.

If this is not done, then you will have to make a hole in the sheet in such a way as to get to the rough: concrete or wooden ceiling. The installation measures mentioned above are already being carried out there.

The third difficulty: stretch ceiling

Not always, when installing a stretch canvas, the owners want to use spotlights, which, by means of a special device, are easy to install in such surfaces. As for the chandelier, it is better to think about the fact that it will be installed before installing the canvas, since it is required to place a special platform made of plywood and metal plates under it. To do this, you need to decide on the location, the size of the fasteners, the type of installation.

Sectional chandelier installation to stretch ceiling

Important! Fastening the chandelier to an already stretched canvas is impossible. An attempt to make a puncture will lead to the fact that the panel (PVC or woven) will disperse and you will have to change it, it cannot be repaired. The hole can no longer be patched.

If the bar is fixed, then you can hang the chandelier on it in any way. In this case, it is required to plan the gap, taking into account the fact that the canvas will "walk". But nevertheless, it is better not to experiment with this on your own and resort to the services of specialists in stretch ceilings. This price will definitely be cheaper than ordering a new canvas and its installation, respectively.

Traditionally, it is believed that connecting a chandelier is a difficult task that must be performed by a professional electrician. But, there is nothing difficult in connecting two or four wires, so any man can easily hang a new chandelier in his house with his own hands.

Connecting a chandelier in a new home

If this is a newly built private house, and if it is being built on its own, then everything starts with wiring. Usually, it is done internally. Although, you can also use external wiring, which is hidden in a decorative casing.

Internal wiring

A special groove is made in a concrete, brick or wooden wall for electrical wires. This groove is called a groove. You can make it either with a special device, a chasing cutter, or with an ordinary chisel. In the case of a wooden wall, a chisel. The same groove is made in the ceiling.

Create a conduit for wires

The wire is placed in a special casing, which is closed from above during the interior decoration of the room. Do not forget about the junction box, from which the wires should diverge to the chandelier, to other lamps, to the outlet and to the switch.

Junction box

The presence of a junction box will facilitate the replacement of a piece of electrical wiring if necessary.

External wiring

The principle of laying external wiring is the same, with the only difference that the strobe is not made, and the wire is fixed directly to the wall in an insulating decorative casing.

The wires in the insulating casing are hidden in the wall

If the switch is single-key, then two wires go from it to the chandelier. And if the two-key - then four. Usually, the pairs of wires in the chandelier itself are of different colors, so there are no problems with the connection.

One-button switch wiring diagram

When conducting the wiring, it must be borne in mind that to connect the chandelier, it is necessary to leave sufficiently long ends. So it will be more convenient to connect it. The surplus can always be hidden either in a hole in the wall or behind a decorative chandelier cover.

Chandelier mounting types

There are chandeliers that are quite heavy. And the safety of people under it depends on how well it is fixed. How it will be attached must be decided by looking at the fastening provided by the manufacturer. Usually, it is of two types:

• fastening with a bar;
• fastening with a hook.

How to hang a chandelier with a bar

Almost all modern chandeliers are fastened with a plank. It is a strip of metal that is fixed to the ceiling with self-tapping screws. For the fastening to be reliable, you need to drill two holes in the ceiling. Plastic chopiks are hammered into the holes, to which the bar is attached with self-tapping screws. Self-tapping screws, entering the chopiks, expand them, which makes such a fastening even more reliable.

Photo: fixing the chandelier with a strip

After the strip is fixed to the ceiling, you need to connect the wires to the chandelier. Here it is better to use the services of an assistant who will hold the product. Although, you can temporarily hang the chandelier at some distance from the ceiling using a strong and thin nylon rope. And having connected the wires, outweigh it as it should hang. In this case, all the work can be done by one person.

You should always use a stepladder for this kind of work. There is no need to put stools, tables, etc. on top of each other. This is dangerous for your health.

The fastening of the wires can be different. On modern products, special couplings are sometimes made at the ends of the wires. The wires that protrude from the ceiling are inserted into these sleeves and secured with a bolt. If there are no couplings, then the ends of the wiring and the wires of the chandelier are simply twisted together. They curl exactly. You cannot connect wires simply by making hooks at their ends, since the connection must be strong.

Photo: wire connections using a terminal block

Everything is insulated with high quality insulating tape. If the wires are copper, consisting of many cores, then before connecting all the cores must be twisted together. Of course, the ends of the wires must first be cleaned of insulation.

On modern chandeliers, at the ends of the wires, there are special couplings for connection: you just need to squeeze the spring with a button or a lever, insert the wire and that's it!

After the wires are fastened and insulated, you need to lift the chandelier and hang it on the bar. Usually, there is no difficulty with this. Each chandelier has a decorative cover with which you can close the ends of the wires. This work is facilitated when, when channeled, in the place where the chandelier will hang, provide an additional recess.

How to hang a chandelier on a hook

If fastening to the bar is not provided, then a hole is drilled in the ceiling, a plastic chopik is driven into it, and a hook is screwed into it. Usually the beak is equipped with a special lock, which is driven into the drilled hole and then expands the spacer by screwing it in. The concrete ceiling is drilled with a victory drill to a depth of about 7-8 cm.

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Stretch ceiling chandelier requirements:

• the stream of light should be directed downward or to the side, but not upward;
• it is desirable that the shades have a closed shape;
• the distance from the plafond to the ceiling must be sufficient to prevent heating of the material;
• with a standard room height, the tension structure already lowers the ceiling, you should not install a bulky chandelier either;
• the luminaire should have a long suspension, sufficient to anchor to the base behind the stretched canvas.

Ceiling chandeliers for stretch ceilings can be equipped with different ones. When choosing this or that type, take into account the specifics of the contract with PVC:

Lamp type	Description
Incandescent lamp	The cheapness of these devices hides a high power consumption and high-temperature impact on surrounding objects. Such lamps are least suitable for synthetic ceilings. The minimum distance from the lamp to the PVC surface is 40 cm, and then provided that the device is not more powerful than 60 watts. The solution may be to install reflectors between the film and the lamp, but is there any point in blocking such a structure if there are other options?
	A great option for a chandelier under a stretch ceiling. These devices are characterized by high efficiency and long service life. Such devices heat very little and pose a danger to PVC film. Lighting can be warm or cool, depending on your preference.
Halogen	Halogen lamps do not heat very well, but with prolonged use, this heat is enough to deform the stretched material. A 40 W lamp should not be closer than 40 cm to the ceiling.

Designer advice! A chandelier in a contrasting color looks best on a stretch ceiling. On black - white or silver, on light, respectively, dark metal.

Basic requirements for fixing a chandelier

Fastening a chandelier to a stretch ceiling should be not only durable, but also aesthetically pleasing. Suspended devices fixed on a hook or mounting plate are suitable for stretch ceilings. Overhead chandeliers that are attached tightly to the ceiling on an overhead panel are not suitable.

Important! The hanging height of the chandelier must be sufficient, taking into account the distance between the base and the stretched material.

Alternatively, you can consider the issue of taking out the hook for fastening below the level of the PVC film, but then this moment must be provided in advance, even before the pulling procedure.

A little about the correct location of the chandelier for stretch ceilings

The height of the chandelier placement depends on several factors:

• ceiling height;
• ceiling covering;
• the purpose of the premises.

How to hang a chandelier on a stretch ceiling in living rooms? There must be at least two meters from the floor to the bottom of the appliance. This will eliminate the risk of accidentally hitting it when moving around the room. But it is better if this distance is greater, especially when the ceilings in the room are low.

The devices, which are compact in height, are also suitable for halls. This design will not interfere with opening doors. In addition, keep in mind that in the hallway, people often raise their hands to take off their hats or fix their hair, or close their umbrellas. So the higher the luminaire is, the better.

Compact placement is relevant and. Here there is a risk not only of touching the structure with your hands, but also accidentally hitting it with a stream of water from the shower.

If the ceilings in the room are higher than 3 meters, you're in luck: you can choose any shape and place it anywhere, even above. For example, it is logical to hang a lamp not in the center of the room, but above the dining group. In this case, it is organized for the working area.

Advice! Classic ceiling luminaires have a chain suspension. You can adjust its length by removing and adding links.

The most difficult question is how to fix the chandelier to the stretch ceiling at the location of the "second light". The peculiarity of the location requires a powerful luminous flux that can spread over two, or even three floors. In this case, take a closer look at structures from several tiers or a falling cascade of lamps.

For your information! Electrical installation rules recommend selecting hooks for lighting fixtures that can withstand five times the weight of the chandelier for at least 10 minutes. After removing the excessive load, no damage should remain on the mount.

Thus, the choice of a chandelier must meet not only the design requirements, but also the rules of safety and ease of use.

Tools for the job

The main tool in this matter is your confidence in your own capabilities. Self-installation of a chandelier on a stretch ceiling is not so much difficult as it is troublesome and requires utmost care. And there are tools for work in almost every home:

Drill

Anchors

Block of wood

Self-tapping screws

Screwdriver

Indicator screwdriver

Insulating tape

Pliers

Terminals

Basis for fixing the chandelier

There is a distance between the concrete or wood ceiling and the PVC stretch material. It can be different, depending on the characteristics of the room. If initially the ceilings have a defect, but with the help of a tension structure, it is easy to fix it. It turns out that to fix the chandelier, the empty space needs to be filled with something, to create a rigid base.

If the distance is large, a thick bar is indispensable, you will have to make a frame. In this case, the place of perforation of the film must be reinforced with a gasket, it will additionally protect the PVC from the temperature effects of the lamp. Such gaskets are made in the form of rings, internal and external. They are hidden behind the decorative frame of the wiring and are completely invisible.

Do-it-yourself options for installing a chandelier on a stretch ceiling

If you have already decided to take up the installation of the lamp, take care in advance to prepare the base. After the ceiling is stretched, you will not have the opportunity to mount the stand, you will not have to do the wiring. Usually, the master asks in advance where you plan to hang the chandelier. You can prepare the base yourself and bring the wires to the right place in advance.

There are several ways to fix the chandelier. Let's briefly consider the main ones.

With a hook

The hook is the most common and common way to hang a chandelier. The only thing you have to do is adjust the length of the hook to the height of the tensioning fabric. If the hook was installed earlier, most likely, it will have to be replaced, since the stretch ceiling will "steal" at least 3 ÷ 5 centimeters.

For fastening, a hole is drilled in the concrete ceiling, a dowel is inserted and a threaded hook on the leg is screwed into it. If the distance between the canvas and the ceiling is too large, a bar is attached to the ceiling and a hook is screwed into this base.

Advice! After installing the stretch ceiling, all wiring will be hidden from your eyes. For your own peace of mind, place it in a protective casing.

When attaching the chandelier to the hook, make sure that the decorative cup fits snugly against the ceiling

With a mounting plate

Plank fastening is found on modern luminaire models. The bar itself is a metal plate with holes for fasteners. This strip is attached to the prepared base directly through the ceiling sheet. You only need to cut a small hole for the wiring.

Important! Be careful not to damage the wiring cord when screwing the bar to the bar.

To facilitate the work and not damage the lighting device, it is disassembled before installation. It is necessary to remove shades, lamps and hinged decorative elements.

With a cross bar

Mounting on a cruciform bar is not much different from hanging on a regular bar. Cruciform fasteners are commonly used for heavy chandeliers. The only caveat is in preparing the foundation. For obvious reasons, the bar is not suitable in this case.

Drill a hole in this platform for electrical wiring. Metal "legs" are used to bring the platform to the height of the canvas.

How to choose a dowel for attaching a chandelier

For interior work, use plastic dowels. Considering the possible external temperature effect of the lighting fixture, it is preferable to use nylon-polyamide inserts.

If the ceiling in the room is concrete, spacers will be required. In the case where the ceilings are multi-layer structures with voids, it is better to use dowels.

The thickness of the element depends on the expected load. The suspended structure tends to pull the dowel out of the wall, so it is important that it has spacer antennae and notches that additionally hold the material in the skin.

To more reliably fix the element in the hole, you can use construction glue, they lubricate the dowel with it before driving. Do not try to screw the self-tapping screw thicker, it can split the liner. The use of spacer screws is considered correct.

Advice! A chandelier weighing 5 ÷ 10 kilograms is attached with an impact dowel with a diameter of 8 mm and a length of 80 mm. To complete the task, you will need at least 4 dowels.

Master class for DIY: how to fix a lamp on a stretch ceiling

And now directly about how to fix the chandelier to the stretch ceiling. As already mentioned, it is necessary to follow a clear algorithm of actions and be puzzled in advance by the location of the lighting device and the preparation of the base.

We offer you a small master class on how to attach a chandelier to a stretch ceiling:

Photo	Description of work
	The first step will be to mark the location of the lamp and pull on the cord to indicate the height of the canvas. The cord is pulled from the frame through the entire room.
	A bar is attached to the main ceiling at the location of the chandelier. To do this, holes are drilled in the ceiling, dowels are inserted and the base is screwed in with self-tapping screws.
	There can be several bars - depending on the height to which you need to bring the fasteners, or you can use metal "legs", which are easily adjustable in height. It is important to sand well the surface of the bar, which will be in contact with the canvas.
	The wiring is passed under a bar or between two elements. So it will not stretch in case of an unforeseen situation.
	To accurately bring the surface of the base to the level of dense, backing elements are used. After stretching the PVC material.
	A special adhesive for PVC is applied to the thermal ring for the hole.
	Next, you should feel the base with your hands and glue the ring in the center directly onto the canvas. It takes time for the glue to dry.
	A web is cut in the inner part of the ring. Be extremely careful not to damage the wiring. After that, the wire for connection is released into the hole.
	Feel the position of the block and place the mounting plate correctly.
	Screw on the mounting plate with self-tapping screws. Remember to insert the studs first.
	Place the chandelier so that the studs enter the designated holes. Fix the luminaire with decorative bolts.

How to decorate the fixing point of the lamp

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Often, after the completion of the repair and the purchase of new lighting fixtures, the question arises of fixing the chandelier to the concrete ceiling. Reliability is of particular importance as accidental dropping of the luminaire can cause injury to people. But even an inaccurately installed lamp base spoils the impression of the repair. To avoid unpleasant effects, hang the chandelier correctly, depending on the design.

Different types of fixing ceiling lights

With a large assortment of electricians, it is easy to make a choice, but there are also nuances here:

• the chandelier may have a special ring for hanging on the hook;
• the decorative base is attached to the mounting plate;
• some luminaires are installed on the ceiling.

In each case, the fixing for the chandelier to the concrete ceiling is done differently. General only set of tools required in the work:

• puncher;
• drills of the required diameter;
• dowels, anchor bolts with or without hooks.

If the design of the chandelier involves the use of a mounting plate, then you should check right in the store for its presence in the product kit. The part is supplied with the luminaire.

When purchasing a chandelier with a hook attachment, buy suitable fasteners here. The lightweight model (3-4 kg) is suspended from the base in the form of a dowel. The heavy ones require special anchors with an expansion hook with a diameter of at least 10 mm. Only in this way will the chandelier on the concrete ceiling be safe.

De-energize the power cable before installing the luminaire. You can check if current is being supplied to one of the protruding wires using an indicator screwdriver. Touch the tip of the instrument to each end of the cable. In case of power supply, the red LED in the screwdriver handle will light up.

Remove shades, decorative pendants and other fragile parts of the structure from the chandelier frame.

Be sure to remove energy saving lamps that contain mercury vapor.

Mounting the chandelier on the hook

In some apartments, it was installed during the construction of the building, but more often you have to do it yourself. Before fixing the fixture to the ceiling, measure the depth of the decorative base cover. The hanging element must be completely hidden.

Select the drill diameter so that the dowel and anchor fit into the drilled hole very tightly. The screwed-in fastener slightly expands the plastic or metal capsule, and the installed element is held securely. If a hook with a dowel is selected, screw its screw part all the way into the plastic capsule. When installing the anchor bolt, fully tighten the nut in the base.

Check that it is securely fastened with a weight corresponding to the weight of the luminaire. If the chandelier is small, then it is better to apply force to the fasteners by pulling down and trying to swing in the nest. The check carried out before hanging the chandelier prevents unpleasant surprises during operation.

Place the loop at the end of the lamp shaft onto the fixed hook. Using plastic electrical strips, connect the power cable and the wires of the chandelier. Note that the ground is usually yellow-green, striped, and the phase and zero ends are solid. After connecting, check the correctness of the connection by screwing the lamps into the standard places and pressing the switch. If the appliance does not work, it is possible that the ground is mixed with one of the working ends.

After fixing the malfunction, hide the wires and the suspension hook inside the decorative cap and fix it on the rod.

Mounting on a mounting plate

Remove the fastener part from the package and, before hanging the chandelier on the ceiling, install the fastening screws of the decorative base so that they match the cutouts. Move the bolts in the grooves, adjusting the distance to the holes in the cap. Tighten the screws in the desired position.

Installation is carried out as follows:

1. Level the surface for the bracket installation. Press the plank against the ceiling, mark the location of the dowels.
2. Punch holes. The drill diameter matches the size of the plastic dowel. Insert the capsules into the holes.
3. Press the plank against the ceiling, screw in the screws. Tighten the bolts to keep the bracket from moving when you apply pressure to it.
4. Connect the luminaire to the cable. Check the functionality of the device.
5. Place the decorative chandelier base on the mounting strip. Place the screws into the holes. Fasten the nuts and tighten.

At the end of hanging the chandelier on the ceiling, install the shades and other decorative elements in their regular places. Wipe shiny parts with a damp cloth to remove lime dust from them.

How to attach a lamp directly to the floor

Some types of chandeliers do not have any fasteners included. In this case, they are attached directly to the concrete base of the ceiling or wall. There are usually several holes in the body of the decorative rosette. If fastening is done on dowels, the procedure is as follows:

• mark the location of the cutouts in the floor;
• drill concrete and insert dowels into the grooves;
• connect the chandelier to the network;
• combine the holes on the decorative base and in the ceiling;
• screw the screws into the plastic slots.

Often these chandeliers are lightweight. Therefore, fastening with self-tapping screws is considered reliable.

Sometimes, after buying an apartment, a hole is found in the ceiling, left by previous tenants. If it is difficult to hang a chandelier on a hook here, you have to putty the hole, drill a new mounting hole for the anchor, waste extra time. A short video demonstrates how to attach a lighting device in such a difficult case (v.1).

Sometimes the number of ends on the power cable and on the luminaire does not match. This is found in appliances with the ability to light only part of the lamps.

Houses with old electrics do not have a ground wire. Sometimes it also happens that the power cable has three cores, and the chandelier has only two connecting ends.

If the difficulty lies in the lack of grounding, then determine the wire on the power cable, which is a phase (the indicator on the screwdriver will light up), turn off the current, connect this wire to one of the ends of the lamp, attach the other to the one remaining on the power cable. After switching on, the chandelier should work. If the lamps are off, then the last attached wire is the ground wire. Disconnect it and attach it to the other free end of the power cable.

When there are only two wire outputs on the ceiling, and there is a grounding wire on the luminaire, it is determined by its two-color color. It is usually clearly visible on a new device. If the chandelier is old and the marking is obscure, determine and connect the phase before installation. Then experimentally find out which of the wires is "zero" and which is "ground", as indicated above. But often there are no problems, and you can see the markings even on an old electrical appliance.

If there is a function to turn on only some lamps, a situation arises when the number of ends on it is more than two or three. In this case, use a plastic connection block. Fix wires of the same color in its sockets on one side. make a jumper from a piece of wire by placing it on the opposite one, as shown in the photo. Connect "zero" to the end (red), connect wires of a different color (white) in pairs or several pieces in the socket. There are only two phases in this case, for different buttons on the switch. Each connects to a separate group of white wires. When you press one button, only part of the lamps lights up, when you turn on the other, all the horns work.

You can hang the chandelier on a hook or on a mounting plate yourself, without the help of specialists. It is important to attach the fastener so that it does not pop out of the hole in the concrete. To do this, select the correct drill diameter.