How to Keep a Chandelier From Tilting

Your chandelier should be centered and straight.

A chandelier can be a truly elegant addition to your home. Not only can it add extra light to a room, it is also likely to create a beautiful and sophisticated ambiance that both you and your guests can enjoy. However, if you install the chandelier incorrectly, you may have to deal with some serious issues. For example, a tilting chandelier will lack a sophisticated appearance and may eventually become unhinged from the ceiling due to high levels of stress on the hardware.

Things You'll Need

• Fan brace
• Wrench

Instructions

1. Insert the fan brace through the hole in the ceiling where you're installing the chandelier. The fan brace is what holds the chandelier still and keeps it from tilting.

2. Set the fan brace inside the hole so that each end is on either side of the hole. To prevent tilting, be sure there are equal lengths of the brace on both sides.

3. Rotate the hexagonal piece with your hand to tighten the fan brace. After a few turns, the prongs of the brace will cling to the ceiling joists.

4. Keep tightening the fan brace hexagonal piece with a wrench. A few turns should be plenty to prevent the chandelier from tilting. Once the fan brace is tightened, you can wire the chandelier and install the canopy and chain. With a properly installed brace, the chandelier should not tilt.

References

• "This Old House"; How to Hang a Chandelier; Joseph Truini