How do you update an outdated wall sconce?
Instructions: Take down your old ugly chandelier and remove globes, wipe off really good. Spray paint color of your choice. Replace light bulbs with candle shaped bulbs. Get three small hula hoops, spray paint and let dry really really good.
How do you replace a hardwired wall sconce?
Instructions
- Turn Off the Power.
- Remove the Old Light Fixture.
- Remove the Mounting Bracket (if Necessary)
- Install New Mounting Bracket.
- Install Threaded Post (if Required)
- Attach the Ground Wire.
- Connect Hot and Neutral Wires.
- Tuck in the Wires.
How much does it cost to replace a wall sconce?
The Cost of Sconces You’ll pay an electrician about $300 to $400 to hard-wire a pair of sconces into your home’s electrical circuits and add a wall switch. If the installation requires cutting open drywall, add another $250 to $500 for drywall repairs and painting.
How do you remove old sconces?
Unscrew the bracket from the old fixture and set aside. Gently pull fixture back to reveal wires. Remove wire nuts (the colored caps) to disconnect. If there’s no current, it’s safe to untwist wires and pull the fixture away from the wall.
How much does it cost to replace a ballast?
A replacement ballast costs about $10-25 depending on capacity and brand. The bite is that an electrician trip charge (which includes 30 or 60 minutes work) is going to be $75-150 probably – for about 5 minutes work on each light fixture.
What should I hang between sconces?
For a pleasing, balanced arrangement, hang two large, portrait-orientation pictures and place a sconce on each side and in the middle, for a total of three sconces. Place the sconces a bit above the centerline of your pictures. This above-center placement will be the most visually pleasing.
How do you update a candlestick chandelier?
Upgrade an Outdated Chandelier
- Apply Spray Paint. If you have a dated chandelier (Image 1) that you’d like to give a distinctive and classic look, begin by spray-painting the chandelier using a nice antique paint finish (Image 2).
- Add Decorative Candle Sleeves.
- Add Hanging Crystals.
How do you remove wall lights permanently?
Unscrew the light fixture from the mounting plate attached to the electrical box. Pull the fixture off the wall, then unscrew the wire caps connecting the light and circuit wires, untwist them and remove the light. Unscrew the mounting plate from the electrical box.