Position the brace directly above the ceiling box.
Install a ceiling light box.
Installing a ceiling electrical junction box.
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.
Trace the electrical box for the switch and cut it out the same way as the mounting box.
The electrical box or junction box is a code requirement that was established to prevent fires and other electrical accidents.
Determine a location for the light switch.
Installing the box is easily done but you must be careful anytime you are working with electrical wiring.
How to install a junction box for a light fixture is fairly easy and should always be done with the power off.
If your light fixture weighs more than 50 lbs it has to be supported independent of the electrical 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 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.
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.
Then screw in the light bulbs that may be included in your package.
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To complete your new light fixture installation slide the canopy up against the ceiling and screw it into place with the screw collar nut.
It should be 48 from the floor.
Installing a ceiling electrical box lets you add a light fixture to a room.
Cut out the traced hole with an oscillating saw.