Question Regarding How To Hang A Christmas Tree From The Ceiling

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

A large screw-eye or hook into one of the 2x6 joists will do fine. The 1/4" hole it leaves behind can be filled in with spackle, or leave the hook for next year. Painted ceiling color, it is hardly visible.

Or use it for potted plants or a hanging decoration the rest of the year. My family house has about 4-5 hooks in various places in two different ceilings that sometimes get used for different items.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Jane,
Our fake tree has a large dowel running up the middle to which all the branches attach. It would fit into the tree stand either way. However, gravity keeps all the branches in place. I am not sure they would stay put in an inverted position.
A quick search showed that manufacturers have been making inverted trees for a few years. Although the practice started in the middle ages in Europe, it appears to be more of a floor space saving effort than anything else. Those consumers who have used them in recent times, like the fact that ornaments are more visible.
A simple attachment can be made once the position of a beam is determined. A screw eye or other threaded device for wood would make a small hole in the ceiling and could be used throughout the year for a hanging basket or planter.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Although the practice started in the middle ages in Europe, it appears to be more of a floor space saving effort than anything else.

Our initial reason is the dogs. We have sizes XL through S. They are all very young and this would be the first tree for all of them.

XL is the one who could eat the tree in one bite. L and M are the ones who would mangle/destroy/create chaos with the tree in no time flat. S is the one who would bat the ornaments around, steal them, and hide them under the bed. My days of crawling under the bed to retrieve toys and hidden treasure are over. At least I hope they are.

Thanks for the suggestions and the humorous comments, all. Well, almost all.

Jane

[Taylor]

Buy a tree from Australia. It should arrive inverted.

Just don't try to flush any of the needles - your toilet may explode.