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How to install a UV canopy on your ceiling (step by step)
A lycra canopy weighs about 1 kg and two people can hang it in around 30 minutes. All you need is cord and solid anchor points.
What you need
- 3–4 mm nylon cord (10–20 kg strength), about 2–3 m per corner.
- At least 6 anchor points: hooks or eye bolts in ceiling and walls, beams, trees or poles.
- Optional: small carabiners for quick set-up and take-down.
Step by step
- Unfold the piece on a clean, dry surface and find the ring at each corner.
- Tie a cord to each ring and run it to its anchor point without tensioning yet.
- Tension in a star pattern: one corner, then the opposite one, and so on. Never tighten two neighbouring corners in a row.
- Adjust little by little until the shape is symmetrical and wrinkle-free. The fabric is elastic: there is no need to force it.
At home, in a venue or outdoors
In a bedroom or studio, 6 eye bolts with wall plugs are usually enough. In venues and festivals, anchor to truss, beams or trees and always keep the piece above hand height. Outdoors, hang it in a sheltered area and take it down in strong wind or heavy rain.
Safety and care
- The fabric is not fire-retardant: keep it away from flames, candles and hot spotlights.
- Cold delicate wash, no bleach or dryer, and store completely dry.
- Prolonged direct sun gradually fades fluorescent inks.
