How To Install A Wall Light Fixture Without A Box

Whenever it s too late to install a junction box in the wall without ripping off a large section of drywall you can use a remodel junction box instead.

How to install a wall light fixture without a box.

Light fixtures that simply protrude from the ceiling or wall without a junction box are a fire waiting to happen. Last and least if there s no screw present in the box to connect a ground wire and no place to put a screw here s a workaround. This can apply to different types of wall light fixtures with basic wiring. Wrap the wire around the screw then cinch the nut down to hold it.

Depending on the type of feature you re using you may need to screw the fixture to it. On a flat surface attach the adjusted chain to the light fixture. Drill a 1 2 inch hole in the feature if there isn t one already and pass the fixture wires through it. Use chain pliers or pliers with a screwdriver to open the link on the end of the chain.

Because light fixtures can be heavy and especially dangerous if they fall it s very very important that you use a good quality hook and anchor it a ceiling joist or beam. I like this easy install heavy duty ceiling hook. Thread an 8 32 nut onto the screw. Adjust the length of the chain to the link that best matches your desired length.

Drywall saw or utility knife. Install a sturdy ceiling hook you ll need to install a hook on your ceiling for your new light. If you have an old light fixture that is not attached to the wall or ceiling with a junction box you should repair the light fixture by removing it installing a junction box and installing a new fixture. For example if you have a light fixture that doesn t need a box for mounting but the wiring connections are not protected by some kind of cover then you can t use the fixture without a junction box.

Or if a fixture meets all of the criteria of a box but lacks a cable clamp don t use it without a box.