Installing Mini Ceiling Fan on Plaster Ceiling, is it possible?
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 Jul 1 2025, 03:45 PM, updated 5 months ago
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Seeking help and advise from sifos. is it possible? i am thinking of using J hooks mounted on 2 M5 butterfly anchors. The mini ceiling fan weighs about 2.5kg, weight wise, i think it should be ok. i am more worried about the vibration created by the ceiling fan, will caused the hole on plaster ceiling to become loose overtime due to vibration? please advise. many thanks in advance... |
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Jul 1 2025, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(Ludwig. @ Jul 1 2025, 03:54 PM) parking mounting a wall fan look in bathroom look kinda weird, though...curious to know too, mainly for ventilation in bathroom but would expect due to vibration - yes, weight wise should be fine but the constant vibration can weaken the support and eventually drop hence have been thinking of doing wall mounted fan instead, kindly advise any other alternatives  like i said earlier, vibration will be biggest concern here. let's see if there is any sifo can share some light on this issue. |
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Jul 2 2025, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(Zot @ Jul 1 2025, 04:20 PM) Yes. I would not try to hang something moving/vibrating and quite heavy. 2' ++ (almost 3'), too high up. I did the same for LED lights. These LED lights are lightweight and they do not vibrate, till now they stay on the plaster ceiling fine without any issues.How far is the actual ceiling behind the plaster ceiling. Can get someone to install bracket there. Most plaster ceiling is very thin type hold by metal frame. I put butterfly hook to the metal frame for my lamp and the LED light is very light. |
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Jul 2 2025, 10:04 AM
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QUOTE(anakkk @ Jul 1 2025, 04:31 PM) you need a wood block on top of plaster ceiling to screw your hook its good idea, will take a look on my ceiling later today. see how i can fit a wood block.thanks again |
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Jul 2 2025, 10:06 AM
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QUOTE(swing123 @ Jul 1 2025, 09:12 PM) Why not wall mount fan? There are many stylish design wall fans in the market. its not about style. wall would not be able to delivery the feel of wind like a ceiling fan and the home minister does approved for a wall fan to be mounted in the first place  |
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Jul 2 2025, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE(lordgamer3 @ Jul 1 2025, 04:33 PM) Any size is fine but depends on position of lights. If budget get the semi branded like Alpha or what not. Don't go for those stupid design design shit with light. I mounted my fan direct to ceiling though there is plaster there is support from main ceiling u hook concealed. the gap between plaster ceiling and cement ceiling is around 2' ++ (almost 3'). not the ideal way, out these put these hooks. |
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Jul 3 2025, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(qwerty223 @ Jul 3 2025, 12:43 AM) if your ceiling dont have alu frame you cannot install hook. If you have, then no need to add wood like shown above also can, depends what hook you get. nope, dont have alluminium frames |
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Jul 3 2025, 01:53 PM
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QUOTE(idealhometech @ Jul 3 2025, 01:38 PM) If direct hang on the plaster board, after some time anchors will loose, especially on gypsum board. looks like an air con unit but only normal air... heheheU can try search "embedded ceiling fan" is like a box fan, u need to open a square hole like for exhaust fan, then put the box fan there. Image: https://down-my.img.susercontent.com/file/s...ze_w450_nl.webp thanks, will consider this as an option |
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Jul 3 2025, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE(lj0000 @ Jul 3 2025, 02:08 PM) the distance between plaster ceiling actual celing is around 1'++ (my guess). mine is almost 2'++(almost 3', i think). worst i have no way of getting up there. apart a small hole on the plaster ceiling for wiring purpose. |
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Jul 3 2025, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE(lj0000 @ Jul 3 2025, 02:37 PM) Cut a hole that would be the last resort.as it is, i try not make big holes. cutting holes required me patch up and then need to repaint it. too much work, i am trying to keep it as simple as possible, while searching for tips and ideas from sifos. |
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