Remove the screws that attach the electrical box to the ceiling joist and remove the box from inside the ceiling.
Moving a ceiling light to a wall.
Keep the cut out and use it to patch the existing opening.
Use a drywall saw to cut out the opening for.
These duties can normally be done by hand but may require a.
Install the required length of new wiring to the new location for the light fixture.
How to move a light fixture step 1.
Remove the existing light fixture junction box and turn it so that it is accessible from above.
If you don t have a template.
Remove the external housing and the light bulb.
Identify the location for the new light fixture and use the stud sensor to make sure there are no joists directly.
Next i took one of the new light boxes and traced an outline of where i wanted the new box placed.
Remove the internal housing from the ceiling or wall.
Shut off the circuit breaker switch for the light you re planning to move.
7 use a stud finder to locate the ceiling joist that is nearest to where you want.