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Hanging a pot rack can be easy or tough for any handyman. It all depends on the where the lumber is above you and the configuration of the pot rack. Some pot racks are meaty...thick gauge steel and heavy chains to hang it from. They will hang from several lag bolts to balance their weight.
Most people want the pot rack centered over kitchen island, cooking area, or preparation area. If you have a single story house, this is fine so long as the ceiling joists above the area are located where you need them to be. Much of this job is measuring.
Manufacturers typically spell out the distances for the mounting points of the pot rack You will need to use a stud finder and mark out the locations of the joists. You get a nice surprise if the joist is not where you need it to be. If this is the case, you have a choice of either moving the pot rack over to accommodate the joists, or going into the attic to add some lumber in the aforementioned location.
If your choice is to add lumber, use the same dimension size so that it secures easily to the surrounding joists. Use 16d nails and framing anchors for a rock-solid installation. Once the lumber is in place you can pre-drill the holes for the lag bolts, through the ceiling and into the joists. After the lag bolts are installed it is a matter of hanging the pot rack and balancing it.
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