I'm installing lighting...but there is nothing to screw the fixtures onto (anchors won't work)...what do I do


BeanBoy , Sunday, 8th of August 2010 03:20:36 PM

The previous fixtures were anchored into the wall at both sides....the new 
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fixture needs to be secured to the wall where the wire connections are 
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made, but there is no existing hardware in the wall to attach the fixture 
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to.What do l do?The drywall is thin in that area and wo not support the 
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weight of the lights.
 
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Penguin , Monday, 9th of August 2010 12:24:51 AM

There is no box in the wall, just wires leading out a hole?  
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Sorry, I just need you to clarify.  
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Strawberry Shortcake , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 08:37:36 AM

If toggle bolts will not hold it, Then may suggest that you  
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remove the rice paper you have and install real sheet rock.  
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poker face <33 , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 11:31:57 PM

need to put junction box in the wall use what they call old  
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work Boxes that have tabs that will tighten against the back of drywall  
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should Support if not to heavy  
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Schnookems , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 07:48:20 AM

I would get a piece of thin wood with a nice finish on it, like  
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a piece of wall paneling. It needs to be like 1/4 inch thick & large  
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enough to reach good sheet rock, or a stud if possible. Secure the wood  
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to the wall, then cut a hole in it with a razor knife just large enough  
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to mount an electrical box. The light fixture will screw to the holes at  
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the ends of the electrical box.  
 
They also have what is called a ''cut in box'' which you can buy. You cut  
a hole the size of the box, push the box in the hole until it is flush,  
then turn two screws which wedge the box from the back side. These only  
work when the sheet rock is in good condition.  
 
 
 
 
 



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