How to stop this being ripped through the ceiling?

[anonymous-user]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 08 July 2025 at 20:46

[Freakuk]

Probably not the right solution, but a pet/cat collar could be used between the hook and the loop. Cat collars have a plastic clip that opens if the cat gets trapped on something so they don't strangle themselves.

[D_G]

Use some decent velcro between the ceiling mount and canopy

[sleepezy]

Can you not put a wood batten perpendicular to/across and above the joists and use a longer hook bolt to attach to that?

[jimothyc]

A single link of light brass chain between the hook and the ribbon would act as a point of failure. Those butterfly tabs can take quite a bit of weight.

[megaphone]

Throw it away and give her a book to read.

[motco]

Jimothyc above has the right idea. A sacrificial link such as suitably chosen fishing line from which to suspend it. When overloaded it breaks before the ceiling does. It's not like a wall cupboard falling on the head, it's harmless.

[normalbloke]

Is it fireproof? Something to consider when she’s a little older and has a sneaky fag in there, potentially burning the house down…

[AyBee]

Assuming upstairs, can you not fasten it into a joist or bridge between two joists and fasten into that?

[Simpo Two]

Plan C - move it a bit until you can screw it into a joist.

[markbigears]

Sleepezy has the correct answer

[allegro]

I would be looking at a rubber band approx 8mm wide. plenty of give if it gets knocked about but will ultimately snap if pulled with any great force

[Mr Pointy]

Freakuk said:

Probably not the right solution, but a pet/cat collar could be used between the hook and the loop. Cat collars have a plastic clip that opens if the cat gets trapped on something so they don't strangle themselves.

Lanyards also often have breaway links so they can't be used to strangle the wearer:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/lanyard-breakaway/s?k=lan...

It shouldn't be too hard to fashion something suitable from one of these, although you might have to buy a pack of 10.

[Belle427]

The cords you use on a roller blind have a simple plastic connector safety link that pulls apart, worth considering something like that.

[JimM169]

As above build in a week link, maybe cut the hanging loop and then re-rejoin together with just a couple of running stitches?

[valiant]

PH answer;

Move to a house that has a dedicated canopy room.

If you can’t afford to then work harder.

[AdamC28]

Too late for you now as you've already installed the hook but when I put up something very similar for my daughter last year I used an adhesive ceiling hook. Strong enough to hold the canopy but would just come down if it was swung off!

[Collectingbrass]

sleepezy said:

Can you not put a wood batten perpendicular to/across and above the joists and use a longer hook bolt to attach to that?

This is the answer. If she doesn't climb on it someone / something else will. The weak links will protect the ceiling, but you'll forever be resetting them.

[wolfracesonic]

Freakuk said:

Probably not the right solution, but a pet/cat collar could be used between the hook and the loop. Cat collars have a plastic clip that opens if the cat gets trapped on something so they don't strangle themselves.

So you fasten the cat to the ceiling hook but how do you attach the canopy to the cat?

[reggie747]

Does your daughter step in that and come out transformed into Wonder Woman ...?
Might get one for the wife.......!!