Installing clothes rack from angled ceiling

Question

I want to install a new clothing rack in a bedroom which will hang from the slanted roof side of the room. 
At the lowest point is about 1 metre from the floor and about 2 metres at the highest point, the angle is roughly 45 degrees too – so it seems an ideal size for a rack. 
I am planning on having joins that hold the rail every half metre or so, to distribute the weight - the length of the rail will be around 2 metres long. 
Are there any reinforcements for the weight or other adjustments I might need to install the clothing rail on my slanted roof?

Mark · Accepted Answer

Its difficult to tell without seeing the space but you will need to cut the rail at the same angle as the roof for a better, more secure fixing. Depending on the size of the rail, inserting a solid length of bar inside the rail should strengthen it a lot more than the standard rail. Hope this helps.
Mark.

Krishna · Answer

Ideally due to angle and weight factors it is recommended you attached the clothes rack directly into the roofing studs to ensure a solid mount. Ensure U bend brackets are installed for extra safety. If you don't have screw points that go into roof studs then you need to use heavy duty wall plugs and ensure you do not over load the plasterboard as this could collapse. Recommended wall plugs would be expanding metal hollow wall plugs or Gripit wall plugs.

Rod · Answer

You say roof, so i have to assume you are talking about an attic, in which case simply secure it to the visible timber frame in the roof.

If in fact you meant a ceiling then it will depend how old your building is and what it is made from. you can have maybe a concrete, plasterboard or wooden ceiling, if it is plasterboard you will need to locate the frame support behind the plasterboard to secure fixings.

Chris · Answer

Do not suspend such a rail from the ceiling.  It will not hold  very long at all.
You need to create some form of ' leg' that stands on the floor and reaches up to the appropriate height. Make these around 800mm apart (or less ) and if in doubt - use more rather than less.  You can tie ( link ) the tops of these legs to your wall or ceiling, as there will not be undue stress at that point.

Paul · Answer

This can be done but it’s always easier to see the job before passing comment

Terry · Answer

You want to get solid fixings into the timbers behind the plasterboard

Jason · Answer

Hi there, you would have to locate the joist beams using a stud detector, and then you can secure straight onto the joists.

Toma · Answer

Suspension Method
Use Heavy-duty Anchor Points: If you're anchoring the clothing rack into the ceiling, make sure you use heavy-duty ceiling anchors that can support more weight. If the rafters are exposed, anchoring directly into the rafters (the structural beams) is a must. If the roof structure is made of drywall, you’ll need specialized anchors (like toggle bolts or heavy-duty wall anchors) that can bear weight without pulling out.

Adjusting for the Slant: The 45-degree slant will naturally angle the rack down, so you may want to consider installing a slightly angled support arm from the wall or ceiling to ensure the rail is level and doesn’t tilt too much. You could use adjustable height wall brackets that allow you to fine-tune the angle and prevent uneven weight distribution.

Installing clothes rack from angled ceiling

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