How To Cover Wall Lights

A student classic that can actually work really well.

How to cover wall lights.

Ooh la la lacy. This is a bit of lace trimming taped in place with masking tape. Determine the length of your surface such as a wall or table. Twist the white wire from the light fixture to the white wire coming from the wall using a clockwise motion.

Step 1 turn off the power to the fixture at the fuse box. Here s a few ways to deal with oogly light fixtures that won t lose yo. Lower the existing fixture off the wall or ceiling by taking out the mounting screws holding it to the electrical box exposing the wiring behind it. Twist the ground wire coming from your light fixture to the ground wire coming from the wall using a clockwise motion.

Screw a cover onto the electrical box. Round your measurements to the nearest inch or centimeter so you can purchase a led roll long enough to cover your intended surfaces. If your space is really temporary like a dorm room or a short term let or even if you don t have access to switch off the electricity then a refit is out of the question. Cheers to bhg for the image.

A wall covered in twinkle lights and fabric is instantly transformed by both. Electrical box covers are readily available at any hardware store. Twist wire caps on the ends of the black and white wires and push them into the electrical box if you want to install a new light at that location in the future. Aug 13 2013 sure it s super easy to change light fixtures but sometimes you just can t.

If your space is really temporary like a dorm room or a short term let or even if you don t have access to switch off the electricity then a refit is out of the question. The old scarf over the lamp trick. Make sure they are firmly connected. Twist your wire cap on to secure the two wires.

Measure your desired surfaces with a ruler or tape measure. 8 ways to cover ugly light fixtures sure it s super easy to change light fixtures but sometimes you just can t.