[Porknz]

Looking to ceiling mount my first projector (5050UB) but I have a textured ceiling and my stud finder isn't working on it like it does on a flat surface. Thinking of using one of these https://www.videomount.com/pages/Mounting-Accessories/IBA-1/170 if I can figure out where to open the ceiling. Anyone used one or have advice? I'm not sure how I'd manage to hit an i-joist square with a screw to hold the projector directly when I can't find it with the stud finder either.


Thanks.

 

[Porknz]

Looking to ceiling mount my first projector (5050UB) but I have a textured ceiling and my stud finder isn't working on it like it does on a flat surface. Thinking of using one of these https://www.videomount.com/pages/Mounting-Accessories/IBA-1/170 if I can figure out where to open the ceiling. Anyone used one or have advice? I'm not sure how I'd manage to hit an i-joist square with a screw to hold the projector directly when I can't find it with the stud finder either.


Thanks.

https://vivo-us.com/collections/projector-mounts/products/mount-vp01b


Also wondering, I know there are four places in the base plate to use a screw, but is the idea with these that you only use two of them? I'm not sure how you attach them to a 4" x 5" area when you are using ceiling joists.

 

[pkinneb]

https://vivo-us.com/collections/projector-mounts/products/mount-vp01b


Also wondering, I know there are four places in the base plate to use a screw, but is the idea with these that you only use two of them? I'm not sure how you attach them to a 4" x 5" area when you are using ceiling joists.

You mount a 3/4" piece of plywood that spans two I joists and paint it to match the ceiling. Then attach the projector mount to the plywood.

 

[PreciseD]

You probably have furring strips running perpendicular to your joists.

Try moving your stud finder in the opposite direction than what the joists are.

If that does work...

I'd cut a small hole where you want to place your projector and use it to investigate what is up there. Then you can cover it up with plywood when you are done.