[amandabarker]

If your ceiling really is a solid concrete slab, then you won’t need a stud finder since there are no wooden beams to locate. What you’ll need instead is the right type of masonry drill bit and strong anchors if you plan on using a fixed mount. A lot of people in older apartments with cement ceilings actually prefer them for pole setups because they feel more secure once everything is installed properly.

When I moved into a flat with a similar ceiling, I asked around about tools and eventually had to get help drilling into the concrete. It’s definitely doable, but not something everyone is comfortable doing on their own. In places where it’s tricky to explain the project, a general handyman can usually sort it out. For instance, services such as Handyman Singapore often handle ceiling and wall mounting jobs for heavy fixtures, which is the same kind of work involved here. Even if you can’t access that exact service where you are, it’s a good idea to look for someone local with experience in drilling into solid concrete so the mount is safe and stable.

• This reply was modified 6 days, 18 hours ago by  amandabarker.