How To Install Wall Lights

Here s everything you need to know to buy and install them.

How to install wall lights.

Clamp cable to the wall box tugging gently to make sure the clamp is tight. Of sheathing is visible inside the box. Remove the old light fixture. Connect the fixture and switch.

Before you begin shut off power to the circuit. In addition select a location for the light switch. How to install wall light fixtures 1. Use the electronic stud finder to make sure the.

Place the front of the remodeling box against the wall and draw around it. To install the box push. Mark a spot on the wall where the light fixture is to be installed. Turn off power to the circuit.

How to do it run cable. Drill 1 inch holes. Turn off the power. Keep in mind that the ideal height for a wall sconce is 72 inches from the floor.

Before any repair is performed on an electrical circuit you need to make sure the power is off. Draw a second circle roughly 1 2 inch. Ideally the switch should be next to the room s other switches. Mark the location you want to install the sconce at on the wall with a pencil.

Select the location to install your sconce. Led lighting can add a cool modern aesthetic to any entertainment space. 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. Start by mounting the fixture strap to the box.

Make sure at least 1 4 in. Most models of recessed light housing have four clips that clamp the can to the ceiling by pushing down on top of the drywall. Slip the can s box into the hole and then push the can body up into the hole until its flange is tight to the ceiling. Photo 6 and figure a show how to connect the light fixture.

Use a voltage tester to check that the power is off. To wire a sconce splice the white. Remove the mounting bracket if necessary install new mounting bracket.