How To Hang A Light Fixture On The Wall

If this isn t an option use curtains to protect your artwork from the strong morning and afternoon light.

How to hang a light fixture on the wall.

Carefully pull the fixture from the wall pry if it has been painted in place. Twist a wire cap onto each pair of wires you connect and push the caps into the box. Installing bathroom light fixtures over a stud first find the studs using a stud finger. You can sometimes turn decorative screws by hand or with pliers.

Slide the canopy up against the ceiling to cover the mounting hardware. 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. Cut along the trace line with a drywall saw and remove the cutout. Trace the outline of the back of the box on the drywall using a pencil.

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. Place the back of the box on the wall or ceiling and adjust it straight and level. 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. Unscrew the mounting screws holding the fixture to the electrical box.

Feed the electrical cables through the hole and the self clamping holes on the back of the box. Avoid yanking on the wires. If they have slots use a screwdriver. If the fixture is heavy use a piece of rope or twine to hold the fixture up while you disconnect the wires.

To find the precise location of the stud you will need to saw through any drywall until the stud prevents the blade from continuing. How high should bathroom light fixtures hang. Remove the glass globe shade and bulb. Pull the fixture wires into the electric box and make connections.

Secure the feature to the wall or ceiling by. Place the artwork on a wall that isn t exposed to sunlight. Lighting above the mirror should be approx 75 80 inches from the floor. Remove any nuts or screws holding the fixture in place.

Tighten the locknut against the canopy. When the screws are. Although the fixture is now securely hanging from the ceiling the box and mounting hardware are still visible. Remove any shade or globe on the sconce then remove the light bulb.

In this step by step vide. Use a non contact circuit tester to check the wires for power. If you are hanging sconces on either side of the mirror you ll want them to be approx eye level so 60 70 inches from the floor.