Use the tape measure to ensure that the base is parallel to the wall and then mark the position of the mounting holes.
Replace fluorescent light fixture in drop ceiling.
Wearing safety glasses take the fixture back down and using marks for reference drill holes for fastening the fixture to the ceiling.
When it came to replacing the big fluorescent light many of you asked for a step by step rundown so you can tackle one of these beasts at home and the good news is that it was actually pretty simple.
If you ve ever spent time in an office a studio or any other room with a standard 2 x 4 paneled drop ceiling you are probably familiar with certain drawbacks of fluorescent tube fixtures.
Since the fixtures weigh considerably more than.
Klein non contact voltage tester.
Installing lighting into a suspended ceiling is simple if you use specialized 2 by 4 foot fixtures.
Position the base of the fixture at the desired point on the ceiling.
Check out some of the tools we used on this job.
These fixtures take the place of a ceiling tile and by exactly matching the grid they don t require any modifications to the grid or ceiling tiles.
Once the ceiling is smooth apply a fresh coat of paint to blend it together to replace a fluorescent fixture with a chandelier type of fixture or a ceiling fan you have to make sure that the.
Each light installation had its own little peculiarities so i ll dive into those before detailing the work that went into the ceiling.