Drywall Ceiling Light Fixture

Trace the outline of the back of the box on the drywall using a pencil.

Drywall ceiling light fixture.

The legs of the recessed light should extend over the new trim and onto the ceiling drywall. Get free shipping on qualified ceiling box boxes brackets or buy online pick up in store today in the electrical department. Find my store. I need to hang a light fixture from my ceiling some distance away from its electrical box.

Position the box over the location of the fixture and cut a hole. I m generally comfortable using drywall anchors for shear loads on vertical walls but i m unsure about how much weight the various designs of wall anchors can handle for pull loads. Ceiling box boxes brackets electrical boxes conduit fittings the home depot. Lighting ceiling fans lighting parts accessories ceiling medallions rings.

The fixture weighs less than 10 lbs and my ceiling is made of drywall. 950 products in ceiling medallions rings. Feed the electrical cables through the hole and the self clamping holes on the back of the box. Our incredibly bright thin low profile led drywall disc lights are the perfect addition to your living room dining room basement closet home theater kitchen or hallway.

Flushmount lights are the most common ceiling lighting fixtures in most homes. Pendant hanging lights are also incredibly versatile come in a wide range of sizes styles shapes colors and have become wildly popular for use in rooms all throughout the home as task ambient or decorative lighting. With its new trim in place the fixture should fit tight against the ceiling drywall with no gaps showing. Portfolio 16 in x 16 in white composite ceiling medallion.

For pricing and availability. Cut along the trace line with a drywall saw and remove the cutout. Mount the light fixture. A circular fixture is usually light enough to be supported by the screws into a well mounted ceiling fixture box.

A simple almost flat design allows you to install these ceiling lights flush with the ceiling with minimal housing on the back. Install your light fixture with its new trim piece in the ceiling hole following the manufacterer s instructions. They are also available with extra strong braces that fit between framing members. If you are replacing the box a fan type box has extra strength and long screws to support the weight of a fan.

Place the back of the box on the wall or ceiling and adjust it straight and level.