How To Install A Wall Light Fixture On Beam

Twist off the wire nuts that connect the wires.

How to install a wall light fixture on beam.

Carefully pull the fixture from the wall pry if it has been painted in place. Twist wires together clockwise with pliers and screw a wire cap onto each pair except the ground wires. Ensure power feed is safely turned off at the circuit breaker panel. 2 mark the location of hole to be cut to accommodate the recessed light on the beam.

If the fixture is heavy use a piece of rope or twine to hold the fixture up while you disconnect the wires. On a flat surface attach the adjusted chain to the light fixture. Avoid yanking on the wires. 3 cut the hole into the faux wood beam using a hole saw jig saw or any other woodworking tool.

Attach the chain to the screw collar then hold the light fixture up against it. 1 make sure the recessed light fixture you have will fit inside the beam you are installing. Remove any nuts or screws holding the fixture in place. Use chain pliers or pliers with a screwdriver to open the link on the end of the chain.

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. Adjust the length of the chain to the link that best matches your desired length. In this step by step vide.