Adding Chandelier Lighitng To Your Home And Installing
Installing a new chandelier can be just as much of a project as picking it out in the first place. The first thing to do is determine whether or not you think you have the skills and tools necessary to install the fixture yourself or if you need to consdier hiring a professional. If you are going to do it yourself, read on here for the details.
Now you need to patch the hole where your old fixture was. Take a wood strip that iss wider than the hole, put it up inside the ceiling or wall to cover the hole and glue it down and then cover with a sheet rock patch.
For the metal outlet box, select a box used for ceiling fans, a standard ceiling outlet box will support a fixture weighing less than 30 pounds. A metal box for ceiling fans will support a fixture up to 60 pounds.
Installing a new chandelier can be just as much of a project as picking it out in the first place. The first thing to do is determine whether or not you think you have the skills and tools necessary to install the fixture yourself or if you need to consdier hiring a professional. If you are going to do it yourself, read on here for the details.
Safety is always the most important part of any project, especially when electricity is involved. If you are not comfortable with any portion of this project, be sure to look into a professional electrician.
Before you can install your new wrought iron chandelier, you'll need to remove any lighting fixtures that already exist in the desired location. This involves exposing the electric box by removing the canopy and then disconnecting any wires. Remember, if your new chandelier is more than 30 pounds, be sure to change the box out for a 60 pound box.
Don't forget that, after installation, a chandelier requires regular maintenance. You will need chandelier cleaner to properly care for your light fixture. Before cleaning your wrought iron chandelier, turn the power off, using the wall switch. Protect the light bulbs by covering them with plastic or baggies and securing them with a rubber band. This will keep the cleanser from getting into the electrical components of the fixture.
Step 3: New Electrical Box Installation
For this, the first thing you need to do is use your carpenter's pencil to draw a circle in the exact location where you plan to install the wrought iron chandelier. Use the drywall saw and cut out the circle. Next you'll need to install the electrical box using the expandable bracket and small bracket.
Step 4: Wiring
This step involves connecting the wires. You'll need to thread them through the electrical box. Then separate the wires and remove about a half inch of the insulation with the wire strippers. After this is done, the wires can be connected.
Step 5: Hole Patching
Now you need to patch the hole where your old fixture was. Take a wood strip that iss wider than the hole, put it up inside the ceiling or wall to cover the hole and glue it down and then cover with a sheet rock patch.
Additional Tips:
Make sure that your new chandelier fits the scale of the room nicely. You can adjust the level at which the chandelier hangs to help it fit the room better.
Don't forget that, after installation, a chandelier requires regular maintenance. You will need chandelier cleaner to properly care for your light fixture. Before cleaning your wrought iron chandelier, turn the power off, using the wall switch. Protect the light bulbs by covering them with plastic or baggies and securing them with a rubber band. This will keep the cleanser from getting into the electrical components of the fixture.
Spray down the entire chandelier with the cleaner and either let it drip dry if it's not too dirty, or wipe the entire thing down with a clean cloth. Micro fiber towels work very well for this. Once the light fixture is dry, remove the baggies, spray some cleaner on a clean cloth, and wipe down each bulb. Be certain that the entire wrought iron chandelier is completely dry before turning it back on.
Safety is always the most important part of any project, especially when electricity is involved. If you are not comfortable with any portion of this project, be sure to look into a professional electrician.
Copyright (c) 2009 Julia Ritzenthaler
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