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Mounting x-pole in apartment. Solid slab ceiling
Dear all.
I’m moving into a new apartment and want to get an X-pole. It looks like the floor is parquet and the ceiling is a solid slab. I’m not too clued up on construction, but this is an older building and it looks like a solid ceiling. How likely is it that I’ll need a stud finder?
I’m in Turkey and so it’s not a culture where I can ask a handyman or explain to someone what I’m up to! 🙂
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Sorry I don’t have an answer about the ceiling. But I did ask a handyman for my apartment and just said I wanted to hang one of those hanging chair/swing things so wanted to make sure it was safe. 🙂
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Solid slab, as in cement? If so you can put your x-pole anywhere, if you are looking to install a permanent mount, you’ll have to get a special drill bit that be used with the cement, you won’t need a stud finder at all. (:
I miss my old apartment that had cement ceilings, it was much more secure for poling than the one I’m in now. -
Sorry, I read your question wrong! The permanent mount that I mentioned is optional, if you are just looking to buy the x-pole and use the dome it comes with you won’t have to drill or install anything, it’s tension mounted which is great for apartments as it won’t leave damage. As far as the floors, the base of the pole has a rubber non-slip pad attached so no worries there. (: no stud finders, or drilling! Lol
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If your ceiling really is a solid concrete slab, then you won’t need a stud finder since there are no wooden beams to locate. What you’ll need instead is the right type of masonry drill bit and strong anchors if you plan on using a fixed mount. A lot of people in older apartments with cement ceilings actually prefer them for pole setups because they feel more secure once everything is installed properly.
When I moved into a flat with a similar ceiling, I asked around about tools and eventually had to get help drilling into the concrete. It’s definitely doable, but not something everyone is comfortable doing on their own. In places where it’s tricky to explain the project, a general handyman can usually sort it out. For instance, services such as Handyman Singapore often handle ceiling and wall mounting jobs for heavy fixtures, which is the same kind of work involved here. Even if you can’t access that exact service where you are, it’s a good idea to look for someone local with experience in drilling into solid concrete so the mount is safe and stable.
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