Diagram the room and be sure you have enough electrical boxes to accommodate all the light switches outlets and fixtures you need.
Light box plaster ceiling.
Mark the light s location on the plaster side of the ceiling.
Round octagon box for oversize box openings or drywall plaster imperfections.
Some of these projects are economical and others are more of an investment.
Legrand in wall tv power and cable management 1 gang white plastic new work old work standard rectangular interior electrical box.
The finished replacement of an old style pancake ceiling electrical box ready for a standard light fixture.
There are plastic and metal boxes.
Raco 1 gang gray steel new work standard ceiling fan ceiling electrical box.
But for many diyers the wide variety of boxes is bewildering.
With the proper tools you can fix plaster ceilings to keep them looking like new.
Try using a saber saw for wood.
Here are 14 ceiling coverup ideas to consider.
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Electrical boxes are critical components of your home s electrical system.
New work and old work boxes.
Round square and octagonal boxes.
The box above is ready for a standard light fixture installation.
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And boxes with load ratings for ceiling fans and heavy light fixtures.
Number 10 x 1 5 sheet metal screws were used to secured the pancake box to the ceiling joist.
Plaster ceilings in older homes often show cracks and other signs that gravity is trying to pull the ceiling down.
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A ceiling box is for heavier fixtures such as ceiling fans or chandeliers.
Measure the size of the opening necessary to fit the light through the ceiling.
The box is grounded through the correct use of the cable connector and the.
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There are many ways to cover an unsightly ceiling whether it s genuinely ugly or you just want a change.