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I am in a dorm room and I am attempting to mount my projector and screen in my ceiling... As far as I can tell from just tapping the ceiling it is made of cinderblocks if that sounds right or something similarly tough.

I have absolutely no idea how to mount the projector and screen in the ceiling and would appreciate any help...

What tools would I use? Since I don't own anything but a hammer and screw driver, would I be able to rent the tools? If so, where?

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Better check with the school before drilling holes is their ceilings. – Tester101♦ Jun 1 '12 at 14:57
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Thankfully, the school does not care :) I checked before I even bought the projector! – Stephan Jun 1 '12 at 15:15
How heavy is the projector, and how many screw holes are in its mounting bracket? This will help determine the type & size of anchor you'll need to use. – Mike Powell Jun 1 '12 at 17:42

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Berkeley, CA has a tool library for just this kind of rental. Major home stores have rentals, and there are chains of rental shops like Hertz Rentals.

You'll need a drill, a masonry bit, and a concrete anchor. Your local hardware store can supply the last two. Each anchor will have a specified hole size.

The ceiling is almost certainly not cinderblock. But it could be reinforced concrete, which is a good strong material to anchor to.

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You'll want a hammer drill for this.. – Steven Jun 1 '12 at 17:07
A rotary drill works just fine for small holes. A pro would insist on something faster, but as long as you can go slowly (1-2 minutes per hole) rotary is good enough, and far easier to find. – Bryce Jun 8 '12 at 22:42

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