Things Needed to Hang a Hammock Indoors

Hammock Hanging Hardware

• Provided with most hammocks, or available to purchase separately, are hammock hanging hardware kits. These kits are suitable for use in support beams, walls and ceilings in either drywall or wood surfaces. Hammock hanging hardware typically consists of galvanized steel pieces that include hanging chains, "S" hooks and screw-in eyelets.

Tools

• Locate the wall studs with a stud finder. Most stud finders work by sliding them slowly across the wall; the stud finder should light up or beep when it finds the stud. Mark where the stud is with a pencil. Drill the hole into the center of the stud or a beam, if applicable, with a power drill. Drill another hole on the opposite wall. Twist the screw eyes into the holes by hand. The "S" hooks connect into the eyelets, and the chains connect to the hammock and the eyelets.

Masonry

• Masonry requires different hardware than what's supplied in typical hammock hanging hardware kits. Use fat hooks with lead anchors appropriately sized for the hooks. Drill the lead anchors into the masonry with a masonry bit. Otherwise the hammock is hung in the same way as when hanging it in drywall; the process just requires tougher tools and hanging hardware to break through the strong masonry.

Hammock Stands

• As an alternative to hanging a hammock from a wall or ceiling, hang the hammock on a stand. Stands are usually available in either wood or steel. While assembly is required, most stands contain just a few pieces that connect into each other. The strong frame can often support up to 350 pounds. As a downside, stands tend to take up more room than if you hang the hammock from a wall.