Trace the mounting box on the ceiling where the light fixture will be mounted.
Install a ceiling light box.
If you want to install a ceiling fan then you will need to get a box rated to hold the weight of a ceiling fan or you will want to add some additional bracing to hold the ceiling fan.
Installing a ceiling electrical junction box.
Restore power to the box and enjoy the new light in your room.
An easy solution is to install a fan brace box available from home centers and hardware stores that s designed to be installed without cutting any additional holes in your ceiling.
Installing the box is easily done but you must be careful anytime you are working with electrical wiring.
Determine a location for the light switch.
Cut out the traced hole with an oscillating saw.
The electrical box or junction box is a code requirement that was established to prevent fires and other electrical accidents.
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It should be 48 from the floor.
Trace the electrical box for the switch and cut it out the same way as the mounting box.
From below use wood screws to attach the ceiling box securely to the brace.
Installing a light fixture or outlet in the ceiling requires an electrical junction box to hold the wire connections and the fixture or device.
If you have access from above you can make and install your own support brace using a length of 2x4 lumber nailed to the ceiling joists on both sides of the box location image 2.
If your light fixture weighs more than 50 lbs it has to be supported independent of the electrical box.
To complete your new light fixture installation slide the canopy up against the ceiling and screw it into place with the screw collar nut.
If you re wondering how you install a light fixture without an electrical box the short answer is that you don t.
Position the brace directly above the ceiling box.