If you’re looking to add a little extra elegance to your home, a new chandelier is a great way to do it. But before you can enjoy the beauty of your new fixture, you have to install it. Don’t worry, though, it’s not as difficult as it might seem. With a little patience and the following instructions, you’ll have your new chandelier up in no time.
The first thing you need to do is turn off the power to the circuit that you’ll be working on. Then, remove the old chandelier (if there is one) by disconnecting the wires and unscrewing the mounting hardware. With the old chandelier out of the way, you can now focus on installing the new one.
Start by attaching the mounting plate to the electrical box using the screws that came with your new chandelier. Once the plate is secure, thread the wires through the center of the plate and screw the canopy (the piece that covers the electrical box) in place.
Now it’s time to hang the chandelier itself. First, use a tape measure to find the center of the room and mark that spot on the ceiling. Then, find the center of the mounting plate and mark that spot as well. With those two points marked, you can now align the chandelier’s hanger bracket with the marks and screw it into place.
Once the hanger bracket is in place, you can now lift the chandelier into position and screw it into the bracket. At this point, you’ll want to have a helper hold the chandelier in place while you connect the wires. Once the wires are connected, you can tuck them into the electrical box and screw on the decorative cover.
And that’s it! With the power still off, turn on the circuit and enjoy the beauty of your new chandelier.
