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Installing X-Pole X-Pert in Garage – Ceiling issue?
Hi all,
I have been trying to get my pole set up in the garage and we have the appropriate spots (joists, batons, etc.) measured and marked out, however when we finally got it up my partner was concerned that there was too much movement in the plaster on the ceiling. As we are renting, we don't want to risk doing too much damage to the ceiling.
We are going to put a piece of MDF between the upper dome and the ceiling to help spread the pressure a bit further, but aren't sure on the best way to go about it.
It would be awesome if someone out there has had the same issue and could give some tips 🙂
Thanks heaps!
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4 Replies
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I pole in my garage and suggest using a piece of ply wood or really anything between your dome and the ceiling. I've had my x-pole up for a year and a half without issue, have taken it down several times, and you'd never be able to tell that there was a pole in my garage 🙂 I do recommend getting some sort of faux flooring underneath your pole, though. It's really dusty here in AZ and the dust that comes through the cracks of the garage floors gets all over the ground and then you end up with the dirtiest feet.
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I pole in my garage and suggest using a piece of ply wood or really anything between your dome and the ceiling. I've had my x-pole up for a year and a half without issue, have taken it down several times, and you'd never be able to tell that there was a pole in my garage 🙂 I do recommend getting some sort of faux flooring underneath your pole, though. It's really dusty here in AZ and the dust that comes through the cracks of the garage floors gets all over the ground and then you end up with the dirtiest feet.
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Thanks!
Did you screw the wood into the ceiling or is it held in place by the pole?
I thought I might get a few foam squares from the hardware shop for the floor and maybe just cut a small section around the base of the pole so that it is still against solid ground. -
No screws, as I am also in a rental.
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Okay, awesome 🙂
One last question.. do you run your plywood against the joist or along it? Or does it not matter so much as long as the pole still goes underneath the right spot?
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