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Hang baby swing from ceiling.
To hang a swing from a single joist or beam it needs to be a 2 x 8 joist or 4 x 4 beam.
It s never safe to hang an infant swing or any other swing from masonry or its joints.
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Then drill screw eyes into the ceiling if it s unfinished or eyebolts if it is finished.
5 16 inch galvanized chain length determined by ceiling height.
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To hang a porch swing start by choosing a spot on your porch where the swing will have at least 3 feet of space in front of it and behind it.
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Infuse a little extra adventure into your home in the form of an indoor swing or hanging chair.
If you re not using a kit use galvanized or stainless steel heavy duty bolts eyes or hooks that have an enclosed ring or hook on one end to attach the swing s ropes or chains.
Infant swing installation on a porch is quick and easy but you do need to have a porch with solid ceiling joists to hold the weight of the child and the swing.
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Long handled steel pipe or screwdriver.
Most kits provide lag screws to hang the swing from the ceiling.
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Once you ve determined that the joists are thick enough to safely hold your porch swing locate the joists from the underside of the ceiling with a stud finder.
Have chains or ropes to suspend the infant swing that cannot catch or pinch a baby s fingers.