How To Install Wall Lights

Select the location to install your sconce.

How to install wall lights.

Keep in mind that the ideal height for a wall sconce is 72 inches from the floor. Most models of recessed light housing have four clips that clamp the can to the ceiling by pushing down on top of the drywall. Use a voltage tester to check that the power is off. Turn off power to the circuit.

Connect the fixture and switch. Draw a second circle roughly 1 2 inch. How to install wall light fixtures 1. Mark the location you want to install the sconce at on the wall with a pencil.

Photo 6 and figure a show how to connect the light fixture. Drill 1 inch holes. Clamp cable to the wall box tugging gently to make sure the clamp is tight. Before any repair is performed on an electrical circuit you need to make sure the power is off.

Mark out and fit the back boxes for the wall lights chase out the plaster to the ceiling and remove the floor boards directly above where the wires are going to be fed using a masonry drill on slow speed drill a 10mm hole through the ceiling until you have an hole suitable for feeding the wire down to the back box. Then fit the remodeling box into the hole and tighten the clamps. Start by mounting the fixture strap to the box. Make sure at least 1 4 in.

Of sheathing is visible inside the box. Before you begin shut off power to the circuit. In addition select a location for the light switch. To wire a sconce splice the white.

How to do it run cable. To install the box push. Ideally the switch should be next to the room s other switches. Led lighting can add a cool modern aesthetic to any entertainment space.

Pull the clips in so they do not protrude outside the can. Use the electronic stud finder to make sure the. Remove the mounting bracket if necessary install new mounting bracket. Here s everything you need to know to buy and install them.

Leave some slack cable inside the wall to allow some leeway when you connect the switch photo 5. Remove the old light fixture. Turn off the power.