How To Hang A Light Fixture On The Wall

Cut along the trace line with a drywall saw and remove the cutout.

How to hang a light fixture on the wall.

You can sometimes turn decorative screws by hand or with pliers. Carefully pull the fixture from the wall pry if it has been painted in place. With 8 foot ceilings i might do 75 inches with 9 foot ceilings i would go to 80 inches. To find the precise location of the stud you will need to saw through any drywall until the stud prevents the blade from continuing.

If they have slots use a screwdriver. Remove any nuts or screws holding the fixture in place. Use a non contact circuit tester to check the wires for power. Place the artwork on a wall that isn t exposed to sunlight.

If the fixture is heavy use a piece of rope or twine to hold the fixture up while you disconnect the wires. Twist a wire cap onto each pair of wires you connect and push the caps into the box. Unscrew the mounting screws holding the fixture to the electrical box. Installing bathroom light fixtures over a stud first find the studs using a stud finger.

When the screws are. Tighten the locknut against the canopy. How high should bathroom light fixtures hang. You can then take a smaller blade and chop through the remaining drywall until you see the stud.

If this isn t an option use curtains to protect your artwork from the strong morning and afternoon light. Hang the fixture thread the fixture s mounting stem into the mounting strap on the ceiling box. Place the back of the box on the wall or ceiling and adjust it straight and level. Remove any shade or globe on the sconce then remove the light bulb.

Avoid yanking on the wires. In this step by step vide. Slide the canopy up against the ceiling to cover the mounting hardware. Although the fixture is now securely hanging from the ceiling the box and mounting hardware are still visible.

Sunlight can cause colors to dull over time so hang your artwork on an interior wall that doesn t get any sunlight throughout the day. Pull the fixture wires into the electric box and make connections. Feed the electrical cables through the hole and the self clamping holes on the back of the box. Remove the glass globe shade and bulb.

Loosen the mounting screws or knob that holds the base of the light fixture to the electrical box then gently pull the fixture away from the box. Lighting above the mirror should be approx 75 80 inches from the floor. When replacing a wall light or sconce it s important to plan ahead and ensure that your new light is looking and working its best.