First, measure the height of your ceiling in feet. Then, multiply that by 3/4 because most sconces are placed about three-quarters of the way up the wall. So, if you have a 12-foot ceiling, you can mount your sconces about 9 feet up from the floor.
What height are sconces?
between 60”- 72”
How tall should a wall sconce be?
A good rule of thumb when hanging a wall sconce is to have the middle of the fixture sit 60 inches above the floor.
How do you measure for bathroom sconces?
Mount the sconces 36 inches apart from each other, 18 inches from the center line of the sink. Allow 4 inches of space on either side of the mirror that you want to flank with sconces. (That 4 inches is for the sconces' electrical panels.) Measure the length and width of the bathroom in feet.
How do you install a sconce?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj8mtVMbb4c
How do you install a wall mounted light?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQb8IFR7B78
Are sconces easy to replace?
Changing out your old wall sconce can be a simple do-it-youself project. Follow Kyleen Bromley of Build.com as she shows you the step-by-step process of replacing and installing an indoor wall sconce.
Do you need an electrician to install a sconce?
Installation of hard-wired sconces is not a do-it-yourself task. 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 replace old wall sconces?
- 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 do you remove a wall sconce?
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.