Whether in your living room, bedroom or kitchen, you can never go wrong with chandeliers in your home.
Installing a chandelier by yourself can be pretty tricky if you've no prior experience. This chandelier installation guide will put you through every step as you replace your old light fixture with your new stunning chandelier. You should also follow along with the instructions guide that came with your box. Get rid of the previous light fixture. Before you start to install a chandelier, the first thing you need to do is to turn off the power supply to the old fixture and start uninstalling it. Confirm that the beam or roof you intend to mount your chandelier on can support the weight. A standard support should hold about 20 kg. Find the right height for your new chandelier: Your light fixture might come with a chain with a length longer than you needed. Decide how high you want your chandelier to be and remove the excess chain links with a pair of pliers.
Every model has its instructions. Assemble your chandelier according to the instructions in the user guide. Ensure that you thread all the wires through each of the chain links. Then, install the mounting strap into the electrical box and hang the chandelier to it via a strong hook.
Attach and secure the canopy cover to cover the electrical box. Then, add other additional accessories and turn on the power to test your new fixture.
There are several steps involved in attaching a chandelier to the ceiling.
Assemble the chandelier components: When it's time to install the light, assemble all the parts in the box first except the bulbs and the canopy which are to be attached later.
Measure the required chain length: You can use pliers to remove the excess links after you have your desired size.
Next, place and screw a mounting bracket into the electrical box and pass the chandelier's wires through each of the chain links.
Hang the fixture onto the mounting strip.
Wire the fixture following the users' guide and push the wires into the junction box. Then, add additional items like light bulb nds, and test the lights to see if it works well by flipping the light switch on.
Finally, secure the chandelier to the ceiling using lock nuts or bolts. Depending on the model, the process might vary. Check through the users' manual to guide you through each step. You may even have to install your own bulbs - in this case, LED might be a great option.Before you decide how high your chandelier should be, there are certain factors that you should consider. These factors will help to determine the suitable height to fix your chandelier.
How high the ceiling is.
How high or large the dining table is.
How broad or long the chandelier is.