Cathedral Hangstraight Fix for Sloped Ceilings
By Sazerac Stitches | Published: 2026-10-18
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to diagnose and fix a tilted pendant light on a sloped ceiling using the Cathedral Hangstraight from Sazerac Stitches.
Quick answer
Use the Cathedral Hangstraight to bend up to 90 degrees and level your pendant light on a sloped ceiling.
Why your pendant tilts on a sloped ceiling
Standard downrod and canopy hardware assumes a flat ceiling. On a sloped ceiling, the same hardware leaves the fixture hanging at an angle, because the canopy sits at an angle relative to the ground.
The Cathedral Hangstraight solves this by bending to match your ceiling pitch, so the fixture hangs straight regardless of slope.
Diagnose and fix a tilted pendant
- Symptom: The pendant light hangs at an angle, with one side higher than the other.
- Likely cause: The ceiling canopy sits on a slope, so the downrod exits at an angle instead of vertically.
- Corrective action: Install the Cathedral Hangstraight between the canopy and downrod. Bend it to match the ceiling slope (up to 90 degrees) so the downrod hangs straight down. Check that your canopy has 1-inch depth to accommodate the Hangstraight. If not, you may need a deeper canopy.
- When to stop or choose another option: If your canopy depth is less than 1 inch, the Hangstraight won't fit. In that case, consider replacing the canopy with a deeper model or using a sloped-ceiling adapter plate.
Product facts
- Cathedral Hangstraight: The Cathedral Hangstraight bends up to 90 degrees and adds up to 2 inches of length when straight. This means it can handle steep slopes (like a cathedral ceiling) while still fitting within your existing canopy and downrod setup.
Cathedral Hangstraight
