Tek Light Hanger

[MMAX]

Originally Posted by MMAX

No studs where I want to hang the light.

The tank's in the basement also. If it was upstairs I'd be able to get into the attic to install more studs.

[banditpowdercoat]

well, you can install a stringer spanning between 2 studs. Take a piece of 1x4, stain or paint it nice. Have seen that done lots. if painting it same color as ceiling, you hardly notice it.

[kien]

Hmm.. I thought that's what I suggested :-)

Essentially what we are saying us make your own studs by running a board between two studs in the ceiling. I guess that's called a stringer? Then mount the light from that. There must be studs up there somewhere? What is the ceiling drywall screwed into?

[banditpowdercoat]

I figured I'd suggest it too, Kien

[MMAX]

I didn't know you meant on the visible side of the celing. That sounds like a good idea, think I'll do it that way. Thanks for the suggestions.