Tiling A Wall For A Light Fixture

Avoid yanking on the wires.

Tiling a wall for a light fixture.

Wall mounted fixtures balance overhead light sources and add that little something extra to round out the décor. Wall lighting makes a room feel brighter and larger while creating a pleasing atmosphere. However this involves cutting the tile which can be a detailed and fussy process. Ideally fixtures are installed centered on a tile instead of on a grout joint.

Hold the ceramic tile against the wall at the light switch location. Replace the light fixture after first feeding the wires through the central hole and drive screws into the anchors to hold the fixture to the wall. Rather accent and task lights combine for general illumination. There is no dedicated ambient lighting fixture.

If the wall is heavily insulated push conduit through the insulation and then feed wires or cable through the conduit. Use a pencil to trace the line where you will cut the tile to fit around the electrical switchbox installed in the wall. Sometimes the holes end up in bad locations on the tile layout and sometimes the tile can break. The biggest challenge is planning the cable route and running it from the fixture to the new wall switch position.

Adding a wall switch to a ceiling fixture can be done in a matter of hours. Wall lighting is the perfect addition to any room a great way to make a space feel more inviting and complete and a key component of any layered lighting scheme. This can apply to different types of wall light fixtures with basic wiring. Remove any nuts or screws holding the fixture in place.

If the fixture is heavy use a piece of rope or twine to hold the fixture up while you disconnect the wires. Recessed lights with a wall washer or gimbal ring trim create pockets of light on the wall to call attention to artwork or surfaces in this case the tile. Caulk around the base of the fixture with. Carefully pull the fixture from the wall pry if it has been painted in place.