{"id":8089,"date":"2017-09-25T17:21:40","date_gmt":"2017-09-25T17:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?p=101109"},"modified":"2018-09-12T16:55:16","modified_gmt":"2018-09-12T16:55:16","slug":"how-to-update-bathroom-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/how-to-update-bathroom-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Update Bathroom Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"inner\">The key to good lighting is a good light fixture. Updating your fixtures is a quick and easy way to add style and functionality to any space.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>How to Update Bathroom Lighting<\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-101257\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/f5b7428572c6b1ef14a3cff4967aeded.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"1024\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-101256\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/0f767d25cf0ab6f2d3bb451f6ded84b7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"782\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Materials<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Avo-1-Light-Antique-Silver-Leaf-Pendant-10341-ASL\/301881909?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD27L%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C101109\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Light Fixture<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Ladder<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjustable Support Bracket (if needed)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Tools<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Husky-%20Variety-Screwdriver-Set-6-%20Piece-20210003\/204465110?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD27L%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C101109\">Screwdriver<\/a> (or Cordless Drill)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wire Stripper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pliers (if needed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circuit Tester (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Turn the Electricity Off<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101255 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/99fd6ef3500fbebb87f0665ed541c9ff.jpg\" alt=\"How to Update Bathroom Lighting - Turn the Electricity Off\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you\u2019ll want to flip the kill switch for the fixture at the breaker box to ensure the wires are safe to touch. Remove any covers or canopies from the light.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Step 2: Remove the Old Fixture<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101254 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/4c8e44a54ec87e048290becc20df36fe.jpg\" alt=\"How to Update Bathroom Lighting - Remove Old Fixture\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the electricity off, use a ladder (if needed) to remove the old light fixture by backing out the screws on the canopy cover with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Husky-%20Variety-Screwdriver-Set-6-%20Piece-20210003\/204465110?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD27L%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C101109\">screwdriver<\/a> or drill. Gently pull cover away to reveal connected wiring. Untwist the plastic wire nuts to release the wires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> If working with a large or heavy fixture this is a two-person job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Confirm the electricity is off with a circuit tester. This tool is easy to use, adds an extra layer of safety and only costs a few bucks, so it\u2019s money well spent. \u00a0Just touch it to the white and black wires to check that the electricity is indeed off. \u00a0If so, disconnect the grounding wire from the grounding nut. Then unscrew and remove the old mounting bar and remove the old fixture.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Prep the New Fixture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101252 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/a9b1fe0dc78dada76c8fe6775f5825de.jpg\" alt=\"How to Update Bathroom Lighting - Prep New Fixture\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unbox the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Avo-1-Light-Antique-Silver-Leaf-Pendant-10341-ASL\/301881909?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD27L%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C101109\">new fixture<\/a>, unwrap everything and organize its pieces and parts. Once you\u2019ve determined that the electrical box can safely support the weight of the new fixture, screw the threaded mounting stem into the new mounting bar, then adjust the chain and wiring to the desired height (pliers may be helpful).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Any fixture weighing more than 50 lbs. will require extra support. This means the electrical box must either be firmly secured to a ceiling joist or wood bracing, or you will need to install an adjustable support bracket (commonly used with ceiling fans).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Connect the Wires<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/f2827852161d1debdf5ef44c89d971c6.jpg\" alt=\"How to Update Bathroom Lighting - Connect Wires\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To connect the wiring, run it through the mounting stem and canopy. Use wire strippers to expose a 3\/4-inch section of wire. Then, connect white to white and black to black with the wire nuts supplied. Next, connect the copper grounding wire to the grounding nut. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuck the connected wires up into the electrical box and secure the new canopy plate in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Always reference your fixture\u2019s specific installation instructions.<\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Step 5: Add Bulbs!<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101251 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dc4a3d4141a4b08b9213fb4ba44df1de.jpg\" alt=\"How to Update Bathroom Lighting - Add Bulbs\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add bulbs, turn on electricity\u2026 \u00a0and enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101250 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/087cf3d297df77506699d20ddd3037fe.jpg\" alt=\"How to 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