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Determined to make it work… on an ancient plaster ceiling.
I am relatively new to poling and am hooked! I figured with my limited funds, ordering my own pole would be a great way to practice without having to sacrifice much of my progress or money. My only obstacle to overcome is the very old plaster ceiling, which inhabits the entire upstairs that I rent. Putting a pole elsewhere isn’t possible, due to my renting and I need as much help and information on installing a pole on a plaster ceiling as I can get. I am renting from my aunt, we have had the discussion of trying to find studs/joists in the wall before and she has no idea where to begin. Long story short, she is a bit of a private person and doesn’t want a contractor “messing around her house.” Has anyone successfully installed a pole on a plaster ceiling? BTW, this is my first post! Hi!!! 😀 I live in Connecticut, United States.
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Hiii! Welcome to SV!
I’ve dealt with a pretty old ceiling, so I know your pain. My step dad knows his way around a drill, but isn’t actually a contractor… so we had to figure some ways to get to those joists!
Best one we found is to take down a light, right out of the ceiling, till you can take a look into the hole (or shove your hand in and find one). Current regulations dictate that joists should be 16 inches apart, but for older housing, it can be a little… random. But that was the best we found!
If your pole has a screw that goes into the ceiling for anchoring, such as the Lil Mynx, you can purchase a longer one from a hardware store in order to get through and up into the proper wood. If you have a pressure-mounted one, such as an Xpole, no need to worry!
Good luck! I know how frustrating it can be. You can do it! -
Would a freestanding pole be out if the question? You could use it anywhere without risk of damage. As I live in a very old cottage with lath & plaster ceilings I went this route. On warm days I can also take the pole outside.
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