The x pole cannot be used on a suspended ceiling…but its totally fine on hardwood floors https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif It will not damage ceilings either and is easy and fast to put up and take down. No screws either! I’m just over 5′ 7" myself! Sounds like you would have enough room upstairs. X pole is the best I love love love it!