High Ceiling Light Installation

With a variety of different fixture materials finish colors brands and styles of ceiling lighting you re sure to find something that catches your eye and complements your current décor.

High ceiling light installation.

Additional charges may apply for installation and removal of fixtures above 10 feet. By the rule of thirds in a room with a 10 foot ceiling the chandelier or pendant grouping would hang approximately 3 1 3 feet from the ceiling or 6 2 3 feet from the floor. Take down existing fixture from ceiling or wall unpack and inspect new product perform basic assembly if needed install and wire new unit to existing electrical box test to ensure proper operation clean up packaging and job related materials. High ceiling when hanging a pendant light or chandelier in a room with a very high ceiling 18 high or more center the light fixture 5 from the ceiling.

If you have a large picture window near your light fixture consider centering the light fixture in the window. Make sure the breaker is off before starting any electrical improvement in any home. High ceilings sometimes but not always increase the cost of installing recessed lighting because of the increased labor required. The right lighting can make all the difference and with help from lowe s it s easy to craft the perfect lighting experience for each room in your home.

Higher ceilings require tall ladders and more stringent safety precautions. Beyond height the material that the ceiling is made of also affects the overall cost of installation. Materials required 10 32 ground screw electrical box electrical tape light texture wire nuts. A high ceiling chandelier installation requires a little more expertise but our professionals will install it with ease just like all other chandelier or light fixture installations.

It can take 1 2 hours to install a standard light fixture but installing wiring to a new site may take up to a full day. If necessary go into the attic and make sure there are no wires pipes or ductwork behind the proposed opening. If the area above the ceiling is a finished space you can insert a coat hanger or fish tape through hole to check for any obstructions. The time needed to install a fixture varies depending on its location and the difficulty of running and connecting wires and switches.