Celebrate Your Smooth Ceilings with Hanging Decorations

Orlando homeowners who have just had their popcorn ceiling removed often wonder what to do with their new, brighter, lighter space. Once popcorn is gone, ceilings can take a real focal point in the living room. Why not spruce it up with some beautiful hanging decorations? Of course, lighter items like streamers and paper objects will easily stay in place with tape or thumb tacks due to the lack of pressure they exert on the ceiling and tape, but those aren’t the types of decorations you’d have up every day.

If you choose to hang something heavier but still under five pounds after your popcorn ceiling removal, you may need to invest in other mounting options. For example, for a small plant or small light fixtures, you can get away with adhesive hooks which are great because they do not leave marks and they are easy to apply and take down. Adhesive hooks can come in different colors to match your ceiling or to be virtually invisible. They also can withstand Orlando’s year-round heat, which is a huge plus–no melting or falling decorations!

For extremely heavy items you will need to take special precautions. Items over five pounds need to be supported by your ceiling so they do not cause damage. Joists are the long wooden beams that run along the ceiling for support. To find a joist in the ceiling you can tap the ceiling in different spaces or use a stud sensor to locate one. Once you have found one of the joists, you will need to drill a hole into the ceiling and then screw a hook into that joist so it will support the item you are hanging. This will support the weight of the item and help protect your ceiling. This works great for larger plants, lanterns, and large chandeliers.

Once you have removed your popcorn ceiling, you have the option to hang many different items like:

• Recessed lights
• Chandeliers
• Art pieces and streamers
• Pictures
• Chairs and shelves

Luckily, homes in Orlando have lower ceilings and relatively few attics, so hanging heavier items is not the trickiest task in Florida. Also having items hung from the ceiling makes a great statement piece, and adds a nice look to your living room. Still trying to decide whether to remove your popcorn ceilings? Schedule your complimentary consultation today. New Ceilings has a team of experts who can tackle your popcorn removal in Orlando. For more information or to schedule your complimentary consultation, contact New Ceilings today at (407) 378-6040.