I live in an apartment where all ceilings are popcorn inside &amp; the only smooth ceiling slants 30 degrees up. Can I jury rig this to work w/o damage?
1591454
It wont work on a slanted ceiling. My ceiling is textured but the texture is flattened (I think its called knockdown) and it works fine. I would guess that if the ceiling texture is very coarse that it might damage the texturing. You can adjust the pressure that the spring puts on the ceiling by shortening the PVC pipe that connects to the spring.
298227
I had this fitted in a rental apartment and have not seen it as yet since I'm out of the US for an extended period. However, I can't imagine this unit not swiveling through at least 180 degrees if not a full 360 deg.
1121043
There woulkd be an awful lot of dust made in the process that would not be sucked up by the machine. A person would be likely to damage the sheet rock surface with all the pressure that would needed to be applied to get the popcorn finish off. It might be cheaper to put a 3/8" thick sheet of new sheet rock on the ceiling and finish it out than the cost of labor, and machine to sand it off.
467818
As I stated in my review, I used it on a popcorn ceiling where smooth didn't matter, however, I also sprayed 4" of crown molding at the same time and it was smooth with flat latex.
1468784
Never thought to try it, but I just did, and yes, you can. It does look a little odd that way, like an upside down funnel. I assume you mean the head of the lamp (and that's what I pointed toward the ceiling in my test), but you can adjust the angles at each of the joints to your wishes.
816517
Ours is used with a lightly textured ceiling and is very solid. Agree with previous response that it may depress the popcorn-finish.
430445
Hmm, not sure. I've put it on a popcorn ceiling before and it didn't mark it, but it was only there for about a day, so not sure about the long-term effects. The weight distribution seems to prevent any kind of damage. I'd say if the ceiling seems sturdy(would you feel comfortable punching it, or would your hand go through?) then go for it!
430444
Hmm, not sure. I've put it on a popcorn ceiling before and it didn't mark it, but it was only there for about a day, so not sure about the long-term effects. The weight distribution seems to prevent any kind of damage.I'd say if the ceiling seems sturdy(would you feel comfortable punching it, or would your hand go through?) then go for it!
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Yes, what's great about this ceiling mount is that it is fully adjustable. I believe you can fully fold the top bracket to 90 degrees so I believe 60 or 30 are totally doable. When I ordered this, it came with great hardware including locking washers. If yours does not, you might want to pickup some I think it's been 2 years now and the church I used this for still does not need me to retighten the bolts and nuts.
1841253
would have to bend the downrod at the ceiling to match angle but it should work
1017443
I rent too. It's a really good quality pole, as long as you place it where your ceiling beam is there shouldn't be a problem. Mine hasn't caused any damage and I've taken it off a few times.
741298
I have four in my kitchen on a slanted ceiling. There's not really a beam angle the light is dispersed and provides even lighting.
1058640
You don't need to drill your ceiling. It stays in place by tension in a spring through the shaft. You have to hold the spring depressed and wedge it into place. You need to have a solid ceiling, as opposed to tiles that sit in a metal frame. But it will work with a popcorn finish. The shelves are particle board.
1161816
Your loft might not be sitting level. Also, some silicone lube might help though make it is food grade.
1128634
absolutely just make sure your ceiling is high enough... I think it's 9' high.we LOVE IT!
1513625
I do not see how you can do it. The part that presses up against the ceiling is flat and cannot be angled. The two that I have are not spring loaded. You press the top against a flat ceiling and then expand the pole with the provided wrench to make a pressure fit.
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Yes. As you probably know, simply adjust the flash head between 90 and 45 degrees for most any low-ceiling rooms. The light sensor is on the front of the flash body, not the head. This will allow the timing to be adjusted all the same, based on the return reading from the subject.