Things You'll Need:
- Stud finder
- Wood drill with 5/16 inch wood drill bit
- Eyehook
- S-hook
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Step 1
Ensure the suspension clearance for the area where you plan to hang the chair by taking a few measurements. For best results, hanging chairs need a minimum of 6 to 8 feet (2.2 m) of vertical clearance. It is possible to scale the height of a hanging chair to insure a relaxed height from the floor for leg comfort. Allow a 3-foot clearance behind and around the chair for hanging chair movement.
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Step 2
Locate the ceiling joist for the position from which the chair will hang with a stud finder. Locate the exact center of the joist for maximum strength and stability.
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Step 3
Use a wood drill bit (5/16 inch), to drill a 5-inch pilot hole into the center of the joist. The pilot hole will run perpendicular to the ceiling. Again, the drilled hole must be in the center of the stud for maximum weight-bearing and stability of the eyebolt. Do not over or under drill the pilot hole to avoid splitting the joist.
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Step 4
Screw the large eyebolt into the drilled pilot hole so that all threads in the bolt disappear into the ceiling joist. Check that the eyebolt is secure, and there is no movement when weight is brought to bear.
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Step 5
Hook the chair into the secured eyebolt with a large S-hook. Test the chair by applying partial weight to check that the eyebolt is secure before sitting in the chair.
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Step 6
Enjoy your hanging rattan chair. Rest and relax in the chair while cautiously avoiding gregarious spinning or swinging.
