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DoubleF · 03-02-2021, 10:50 AM

For ceiling mounting a projector on a popcorn ceiling, what are some good tips?

I jumped on this projector: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ran most of the calculations based on the link that Fuzz posted earlier.

The cast range is pretty darn close to a track light. My ceiling is a popcorn ceiling and I have no idea how to find a floor joist as the stud finder is just throwing weird info. I was thinking possibly going with toggle bolts over wall anchors, but unsure if there's a specific one or type that makes more sense?

I've used them for mounting a shower bar on a wall, but never ceiling. I'll use metal ones for sure (plastic snaps), but unsure if there are other things I need to be aware of screwing things into a ceiling.

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I also grabbed this ceiling mount, but after looking at it, it seems way too long at 13-15". Including the projector, it's basically going to stick out more than a foot and a half from my ceiling which feel a little low and perhaps only around 9-10 ft high. With It seems like a great mount, but I'm worried it's too long for my ceiling.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So I bought this one as well which is supposed to stick out 9 inches or probably just over a foot.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My screen starts at around 3" from the ceiling and is 39" tall x 69" wide which is the maximum for the mantle (actual screen hardware width is 79.5"). Fuzz had mentioned that with a low profile mount, the results might not be great. I'm more concerned that with the regular profile mount (basically 2' from 5' away) that the projector might block the screen.

Is this an actual issue? Or is it negligible when sitting on the floor in the family room.

The other main reason I'm leaning towards the low profile is because my family room is connected to the kitchen, so I am assuming that if I want to see something while in the kitchen that if I'm standing up, the 2' regular mount with projector would block the screen slightly from that viewing perspective.

03-02-2021, 10:50 AM	#1662
DoubleF Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Exp:	For ceiling mounting a projector on a popcorn ceiling, what are some good tips? I jumped on this projector: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I ran most of the calculations based on the link that Fuzz posted earlier. The cast range is pretty darn close to a track light. My ceiling is a popcorn ceiling and I have no idea how to find a floor joist as the stud finder is just throwing weird info. I was thinking possibly going with toggle bolts over wall anchors, but unsure if there's a specific one or type that makes more sense? I've used them for mounting a shower bar on a wall, but never ceiling. I'll use metal ones for sure (plastic snaps), but unsure if there are other things I need to be aware of screwing things into a ceiling. ----- I also grabbed this ceiling mount, but after looking at it, it seems way too long at 13-15". Including the projector, it's basically going to stick out more than a foot and a half from my ceiling which feel a little low and perhaps only around 9-10 ft high. With It seems like a great mount, but I'm worried it's too long for my ceiling. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 So I bought this one as well which is supposed to stick out 9 inches or probably just over a foot. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 My screen starts at around 3" from the ceiling and is 39" tall x 69" wide which is the maximum for the mantle (actual screen hardware width is 79.5"). Fuzz had mentioned that with a low profile mount, the results might not be great. I'm more concerned that with the regular profile mount (basically 2' from 5' away) that the projector might block the screen. Is this an actual issue? Or is it negligible when sitting on the floor in the family room. The other main reason I'm leaning towards the low profile is because my family room is connected to the kitchen, so I am assuming that if I want to see something while in the kitchen that if I'm standing up, the 2' regular mount with projector would block the screen slightly from that viewing perspective.