Varieties of hanging chairs, methods of mounting to the ceiling
Modern designers offer unusual models of furniture that can decorate and transform any room. For example, a hanging chair to the ceiling is very popular. The product looks interesting and combines with many interior styles. You only need to choose the right design and securely fasten it.
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Hanging chairs to the ceiling were invented by designers in the middle of the XX century. At first they were distributed only in Finland and Denmark, but soon became popular throughout the world. The demand for the model is due to several advantages:
- a wide variety of designs and materials of manufacture allows you to choose an option for the interior, decorated in any style;
- wiggle is a great way to relax, so this chair will become a place for a comfortable rest;
- for children - a successful replacement for a swing;
- in an armchair you can read, watch TV, relax and even sleep.
The design of the chair does not have legs, is attached to the ceiling with a chain and looks more like a hammock or a swing. The peculiarity is light weight and an unusual shape - streamlined, which creates a feeling of comfort, and the closeness from almost all sides allows you to relax and fence off external irritants. Most often, this piece of furniture is a ball or oval.
There are several options for hanging chairs on the ceiling:
- The classic model is a rattan or vine chair. The budget version uses artificial materials. But in any case, such an openwork design is popular and will suit many interior styles. It is suspended on a chain or using special blocks.
- The hemisphere chair is one of the first models, which was made of transparent plastic. Now they are made in color, in the form of a drop or cocoon.
- Armchair-hammock - a textile product, is considered the most comfortable. It is soft, openwork, has many design options. It can be hung in the form of a drop or a triangle.
- Cocoon - closes the seated from almost all sides. Allows you to retire and relax. It can have both solid and openwork walls. Some models are made with a closing entrance. Such houses are very popular with children.
- Armchair in the form of a drop - comfortable, stylish. Most often it is made of fabric, therefore it received the additional name of a bean bag chair.
All structures are lightweight, which helps not to overload the suspended support - the ceiling.
Permissible load
Choose a chair suspended from the ceiling, you need to carefully.It is especially important to pay attention to the allowed load. The strength of the structure will allow you to use it without fear of injury.
The carrying capacity of such furniture depends mainly on what it is made of. Natural materials, such as rattan, are designed for a weight of not more than 120 kg. It is possible to increase the allowable weight for wicker models due to the metal frame, but still it will not exceed 150 kg. In hammocks or rope structures, the strength is even less. Usually they are designed for weight up to 100 kg, so most often such furniture is purchased in the nursery.
The most durable are metal or plastic models. Products in the form of a ball, wicker plastic structures, models of metal plates can withstand weight up to 200 kg. Usually this is what double seats do.
When choosing a load capacity, the dynamic load must also be taken into account. This is the amplitude of rocking the chair, from which the load on it increases. It is especially important to pay attention to this when choosing furniture for a child. After all, children love to swing, so they are better off purchasing special children's models.
Mounting Methods
Fastening the chair to the ceiling must be very reliable. Installation methods depend on the characteristics of the ceiling. It is best to hang on a monolithic concrete slab using a chemical anchor. This is the most durable and reliable mount. But usually in urban apartments, ceilings are hollow concrete slabs. The width of their walls should be at least 4-5 cm. It is permissible to hang such a chair in a wooden house, if there are strong beams on the ceiling.
There are several ways to attach a suspended chair to the ceiling.
- Chemical anchor. This is a particularly durable steel bolt, which is fixed in the cavity with a special building paste. After solidification, it provides its reliable fixation. Such a mount is able to withstand 200 kg or more.
- Cementing. Various hooks or blocks are fixed in the hole of the ceiling with a cementitious compound. This method is less reliable and depends on the quality of the material.
- Special tires, beams or screens. Usually they are made of metal, pulled across the entire room, securing in several places around the perimeter. Such fastening allows you to distribute the load evenly and increases the reliability of the structure.
- Axial mount. The chair is attached to the ceiling and floor at the same time. This method does not allow the structure to swing, but only to spin around its axis.
Security measures
Despite the fact that the chair suspended from the ceiling is very popular and has many rave reviews, it has its drawbacks. This design is attached to the ceiling, so safety measures must be observed. If the floors are unreliable, the installation of the chair can lead to their collapse. And since it has no legs and is suspended at a certain distance from the floor, a person sitting in it may get injured. Therefore, it is not possible to use this original interior item in all rooms. It is advisable to call a specialist to assess the possibility of installing it. He must study the strength of the ceiling.
It is not recommended to install a suspended chair on the ceiling in such cases:
- in old houses with unreliable ceilings;
- if the ceiling is suspended, modular, plasterboard or stretch;
- in an apartment with low ceilings and a small room area.
The disadvantages of such seats include the complexity of the installation. It is necessary to drill, reliable cementing, sometimes - the installation of additional structures. It is important after that to decorate the installation site well, otherwise it will ruin the interior. In addition, the suspended chair to the ceiling is stationary. If you want to change the situation, it will not work to move it to another place.
When choosing hanging furniture, it is important to consider the strength of its structure and carrying capacity. Some models are designed for two people, while others can only support a child.
Algorithm for installing a heavy hanging chair
Installation of hanging furniture should begin with an assessment of the possibility of its installation. It is advisable to invite an architect or technical specialist from BTI who will appreciate the features of ceiling ceilings. Then you need to choose a place for the chair. In addition, it is important to pay attention that there is free space near this furniture that will be needed for swinging.
Near the ceiling should not be any other hanging elements, such as chandeliers (even in the past). After all, any drilling overlap reduces its strength.
Creating a base on the ceiling
Depending on the expected weight of the structure, together with a sitting person, the base for a suspended chair is mounted in the ceiling. For light models, this can be one anchor hook. To increase the reliability of fastening, you can create a bolt system, for example, four anchor hooks or install a power frame.
To increase the reliability of the structure or if there is a need to suspend a heavier ceiling chair, several anchor bolts can be installed. A special bracket with a suspension is mounted on them. You can also mount a tire, metal frame or plate. The plate must be at least 5 mm thick, starting at 30 cm in size. In it you need to drill holes in the middle and at the corners. A bolt with a hook is installed in the middle, at the corners the plate is attached to the ceiling.
DIY installation
It is best to invite specialists for the installation of such a chair. But you can do it yourself. The most difficult thing is to create a base with a hook on the ceiling. It must withstand the necessary load. Typically, an anchor bolt is a secure fastener with a load capacity of up to 200 kg. If the ceilings are strong, this will be enough.
When installing the chair, you need to ensure that the anchor is securely fastened. Then the seated person will be safe. To do this, it is recommended to follow the step by step instructions.
- Drill a hole in the ceiling.
- Fill it with a construction syringe with a special composition of polymer resins and hardener. This mass provides a monolithic connection with concrete and increases the strength of the structure. You can also use other cementitious composition.
- A special anchor is screwed into the cavity. This is a solid bolt with a hook on the end.
- After this, the composition should harden. Depending on its features, this may take from 1 hour to 3 days. This information must be clarified on the packaging of the mixture.
- After that, you need to decorate the installation site and you can hang a chair.
If installing on an anchor, hanging the chair is easy. At the end there is a hook on which the ring clings, and on it there is a chain, cord or rope. They must be durable, it is better to purchase specially designed for such purposes. Already on them with the help of a carabiner, the chair itself is attached.
How to install a baby swing chair
Most often, hanging furniture is used for children's swings. In this case, the installation should be especially reliable. When calculating the carrying capacity, it is necessary to take into account not only the weight of the chair itself and the weight of the child, but also the fact that the children grow up and can sit on a swing together. In addition, it is important to consider the dynamic load. Therefore, the fastening of such a design should be as reliable as possible. You need to suspend the swing to the concrete floor, even if they are installed in the doorway.
There are several installation options for such structures. The choice of the appropriate method depends on the characteristics of the ceiling.
- If the ceiling has wooden beams, you can hang the swing on large screws with a hook. They are screwed into the beam, and then with the help of carabiners they are connected to the carrier chain or cord.
- It is better to install chemical anchors in concrete floors. For a swing, it is better to use not one, but 2-4 pieces.
- Through the entire ceiling, stretch a metal tire on which to hang the swing. The load will be distributed evenly, which increases the reliability of the structure. Usually a steel pipe is used, along which the swing can move.
How to decorate the mount
It is recommended to install hanging chairs before the start of repairs to cover all installation traces. The easiest way to do this is with a suspended or suspended ceiling. It is mounted at a small distance from the usual and made in it a small hole for the hook. So you can close the traces of attachment to a chemical anchor or metal plate. You can also simply plaster the installation site and paint.
Sometimes the chair is installed after repair. The supporting structures for it must be decorated. If these are tires, they can be disguised as false bullets. If you paint them in the same color with the ceiling, they will not be noticeable. Such tires, as well as plates, can be decorated with molding.
A hanging chair is a comfortable and original interior detail. If you choose and place it correctly, it will become your favorite resting place and decoration of the room.
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