How to Put a Swing in Your Bedroom
Things You'll Need
- Stud finder
- Tape measure
- Hand drill
- Drill bit
- Eye bolts
- Large screwdriver
Measure the width of the swing from the eye bolt on the left armrest to the eye bolt on the right armrest, and write down the measurement.
Locate the joists in your ceiling, using an electronic stud finer. Locate two joists that run parallel to each other. The joist spacing should be relatively close to the spacing between the eye bolts on the swing. If the spacing is not within 1 or 2 inches, you will use a single joist to mount the swing. However, it is best to distribute the load evenly over two joists if possible.
Drill a pilot hole though the joists, using a hand drill and a drill bit that measures half the diameter of the eye bolts you will use to secure the swing to the ceiling.
Thread the eye bolts into the joist as far as you can with your fingers. Place a screwdriver in the hole of the eye bolt and turn the screwdriver clockwise. This will allow you to thread the eye bolts into the joist completely.
Attach the chain or rope hangers to the eye bolts on the swing, and then attach the other end of the hangers to the eye bolts in the ceiling. The exact process for attaching them will vary, depending on the type of swing you purchased. However, in most cases, they simply snap onto the eye bolts.
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