How To Wall Sconce Mount On Shutter

Wall sconces used for security lighting such as along a hallway should be placed on alternate walls about every 10 feet for ceilings 8 feet high and a corridor that is less than 5 1 2 feet wide.

How to wall sconce mount on shutter.

I was given the paint used on the sconces as part of the fab furniture flippin contest from country chic paint but all of the opinions are 100 my own. Use a voltage tester to check that the power is off. Run cable from the power source to the switch then to the sconces. Back to the shutters.

Okay so these sconces are not technically on the headboard but they could be if you wanted them that way. Clamp cable to the wall box tugging gently to make sure the clamp is tight. Oct 7 2014 trash to treasure diy candle sconce one of my favorite things to do is to go junkin and dumpster diving. Repurposing and repainting are two of my favorite things.

To install the box push it into the hole in the wall enlarging the hole with a utility knife if needed. Before you begin shut off power to the circuit. Use the holes in the shutter as a guide to bore into the wall surface to a depth of 3 1 4 inches. Seriously my eyes light up when i find a discarded gem on the side of the road.

Enlarge each hole in the shutter with a 5 16 inch drill bit. With the 11 64 inch pilot holes drilled into the shutter and wall remove the shutter from the wall. Tighten the screws until the box is firmly attached. The wall sconce should be chosen with a diffuser that does not dim the brightness of the light and helps direct the light down as well as side to side.

Wall mounted light fixtures commonly known as sconces offer a great way to add character to general room lighting. Replacing an old sconce with a newer more stylish fixture is a great way to update the look of a room. Today i am showing you how to create sconces for a headboard. Hinges attach to the face of the shutter and to the wall surface beside the window.

Replacing your outdoor light fixtures. Most wall sconces come with all the necessary hardware for mounting which is usually a strap with a center stud. After the wood glue was dry i sanded all the edges. To cut wall holes for the sconce boxes and light switch use a utility knife to trace the outline and cut the hole with a drywall saw.

Scroll down to find out how i turnedread more. Attached the wood carving and scrap pieces to the block of wood with wood glue and a few finishing nails. Reposition the shutter on the wall.