How To Install a Ceiling Flush Mount Lighting Fixture

Step 1 – Turn off the power to this circuit before beginning any work. Be sure to read, follow and understand all installation and assembly instructions included with your new lighting fixture. If you have already removed you old light fixture or you are installing a light for the first time at this location, then you may skip ahead to Step 9.

Step 2 – Remove the shade from your existing light fixture.

Step 3 – Remove the lamps (light bulbs) from your existing light fixture.

Step 4 – Remove the cap nuts or bolts from your existing light fixture.

Step 5 – After removing the cap nuts, pull the light down and expose the wires

Step 6 – Disconnect the hot (black) wire first. Place the wirenut back on the wire and tuck it up out of the way.

Step 7 – Disconnect the neutral (white) wire next. Place the wirenut back on the wires and tuck them up out of the way.

Step 8 – Finally, disconnect the ground (bare copper) wire.

Step 9 – Now, get the new light fixture and connect the ground wires first.

Step 10 – Next, connect the neutral wires.

Step 11 – Finally, connect the hot wires.

Step 12 – Now, install the light using the cap nuts or bolts included.

Step 13 – Install the nipple for the shade next.

Step 14 – Next, install the lamps. I recommend compact fluorescent or LED over regular incandescent lamps.

Step 15 – Now install the shade.

Step 16 – Finally, turn on the circuit and test the light.

Viola You are done