How To Mount A Wall Sconce

Depending on the layout of your house you can also install multiple fixtures down your hallway.

How to mount a wall sconce.

Twist the wire around the ground screw on the mounting bracket and then tighten the screw into place. Steps to attach sconce 1. It needs to be directly beside a wall stud because that s where it will be attached. 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.

If you are wanting to flank your mirror put a sconce on either side of it then start with a 60 65 measurement from floor to the center of the junction box. Remove any shade or globe on the sconce then remove the light bulb. Mark the area first by tracing around the box. Install the new mounting plate over the remodel box.

Set the glass shade in place. Keep in mind that the ideal height for a wall sconce is 72 inches from the floor. Mark the location you want to install the sconce at on the wall with a pencil. Cut the hole for your electrical box.

Follow the directions that come with your sconce light fixture. Cut a channel in the drywall to run wire to a switch. In addition select a location for the light switch. Stand back and check that the base is plumb adjusting as needed.

Attach wall sconce slip the wall mount light fixture over the center stud and start to tighten the nut. Once you ve verified that the power is off disconnect the wire leads on the light fixture from the circuit wires by unscrewing the wire connectors. Step 1 pick your sconce location. Mark the spot where you want to put your wall sconce.

Use a non contact circuit tester to check the wires for power. If you are doing sconces side by side like i did i recommend installing the mounting brackets first for each sconce. Once level tighten the base. But keep in mind that the six foot rule may not always apply.

I installed the mounting bracket is that what it s called to my wall first. When it comes to horizontal spacing sconces are traditionally 6 apart. I am really bad at following directions so i kind of winged it. As a general rule of thumb wall sconces are installed between 60 72 from the finished floor.

Select the location to install your sconce. Remove the nut from the light socket. Attach the copper wire to the new mounting plate. It s important to leave enough wire to attach it to the bare wire from the new light fixture.