New Bathroom Light Fixtures should be part of
every Bathroom Remodeling Project
By: Mark J. Donovan
If you’re planning a bathroom
remodeling project, don’t forget to include replacing the old bathroom light
fixtures. There are many bathroom lighting fixtures to choose from today, and
prices vary from the very affordable to the darn right outrageous.
When developing your bathroom
remodeling plans, make sure to pencil in your desired bathroom light fixtures.
Typical bathroom light fixtures include wall sconces, bathroom vanity lighting,
bathroom mirror lights, recessed lighting, bathroom wall lighting, and bathroom
ceiling lights with a fan.
Besides bathroom lighting fixture
styles, you should also include the rough light fixture dimensions in your
bathroom remodeling plans. This way when you go out to look for lights you
won’t wind up buying bathroom light fixtures that are either too large or
small.
Bathroom Light Styles
There are a number of bathroom
light styles to choose from. Some of the more popular bathroom light styles
include decorative bathroom lights, contemporary bathroom lights,
transitional bathroom lights and traditional bathroom lights.
Bathroom light fixtures are also
available in a variety of finishes, including brass, antique brass, brushed
nickel, and chrome to name just a few.
Installing Bathroom Light Fixtures
Over the years I have installed many
bathroom light fixtures. If you are simply replacing exiting bathroom lights the
project is easy enough for most Do-it-yourself homeowners. Just make sure you
first turn power off at the main circuit breaker and test the switch a couple of
times to make sure the power is truly off prior to replacing the old bathroom
lighting fixture.
Also, make sure you read the
instructions on how to assemble the bathroom light fixture and always make sure
that it is grounded (bonded) to prevent the risk of electrical shock.
To wire up a new bathroom light
fixture, simply put some tape on the exiting power wires that feed the old
light fixture prior to removing the wire nuts and disconnecting the old
bathroom light fixture. Also make sure you label the tape before unscrewing
the wire nuts.
To install the new bathroom light
fixture, simply twist together the corresponding hot wires (typically black
or red) coming from the electrical box and the new light fixture, and attach
a wire nut.
Photo by Mark Donovan
Next, repeat the process on the
corresponding neutral wires (typically white) coming from the electrical box and
the new bathroom light fixture.
Finally attach the bare copper ground
wire to the bathroom light fixture chassis.
If your bathroom remodeling plans
include the installation of new bathroom light fixtures then you may want to
enlist the services of an electrician, as new Romex wiring will need to be
pulled and electrical boxes installed. Yes, it is possible to install new
electrical boxes in existing finished walls. It just takes the right tools and
skills to do it properly.
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