For your safety turn off power before starting this project.
How to install light box in wall.
Clamp cable to the wall box tugging gently to make sure the clamp is tight.
Most wall sconces come with all the necessary hardware for mounting which is usually a strap with a center stud.
To install the box push it into the hole in the wall enlarging the hole with a utility knife if needed.
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Tighten the screws until the box is firmly attached.
This can apply to different types of wall light fixtures with basic wiring.
Secure box to wall.
If the box does not come with a cardboard template hold its face.
Position the light fixture over the box and attach it with either mounting screws or a decorative cap threaded onto the mounting post the method will depend on the style of your fixture.
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Included in the tutorial are tips for making the box installation go much smoother and faster so you will be up and running quicker.
You may need to fine tune the depth of the mounting post by screwing it in or out.