First, measure the height of your ceiling in feet. Then, multiply that by 3/4 because most sconces are placed about three-quarters of the way up the wall. So, if you have a 12-foot ceiling, you can mount your sconces about 9 feet up from the floor.
Is it hard to hardwire wall sconces?
But the reality is not so simple, because to hard-wire a sconce you'll have to 1) hire an electrician and 2) commit pretty wholeheartedly to the location of it. Mercifully, lighting designers finally took a hint and started making wall sconces that just plug into an outlet, no hard-wiring required.Feb 6, 2018
How do you update an outdated wall sconce?
- Step 1: Remove the Bulb and Old Light Fixture Shade. Turn off the light and unscrew the light bulb. ...
- Step 2: Spray Paint the “Hardware” ...
- Step 3: Paint the Threaded Sockets of Your Light Fixture. ...
- Step 4: Light Fixture Makeover Assembly.