Is there anything more elegant than a beautiful, sparkling chandelier hung in just the right spot in your home? We think not. Now that you've found the right size chandelier, it's time to install it where everyone can admire it.
If you haven't found the correct size chandelier for your room size, table, or living space, we suggest visiting our helpful guide before continuing!
The chandelier that you've selected should not only fit the room size, but also enhance the look and feel of the space. Whether you opted for a classic crystal chandelier or a modern metal chandelier, make sure it complements your home decor seamlessly. If you are still looking for the perfect chandelier, we welcome you to explore our vast selection of chandeliers, starting with the four basic types!
Turn the power off at the main electrical panel. Verify electrical wires are not powered with a wire tester. If new wiring is required, consult a licensed electrician or local authorities for code requirements.
Installation Tools & Materials
Gather the following materials:
Philips Head Screwdriver
Wire Strippers
Tape Measure
Pliers
Electrical Wire Tester
Ladder
Chandelier Install Steps
For this video guide, we installed the Barolo FR31245SPG chandelier by Fredrick Ramond, which has since been discontinued, but the following instructions apply to any chandelier..
Verify that the beam or strut can support the weight of your chandelier. If the eletrical box is mounted directly to the beam, it should support up to 50 pounds of weight.
Unpack the chandelier and read the directions.
Find the recommended chain length using the formula below:
Ceiling to Table = _____________ MINUS Recommended Height = 32" MINUS Chandelier Height = _____________ EQUALS Chain Length = ______________
Pre-assemble chandelier; thread wire through chain
Install the mounting bracket to electrical box
Hang the chandelier from the junction box. Remember that the lock nut and the canopy go down the chain before being hung.
Wire the fixture. Ground wires first, secure wires with wire nuts, and tuck into the canopy. Place and secure the canopy.
Assemble the remaining elements of the chandelier; install the light bulbs.
Install the lamp shade
How to Install a Chandelier Video Tutorial
Hi, I'm Colby with Del Mar Fans & Lighting. Today, I'm going to show you how to install a chandelier. If you haven't determined the best size chandelier for your space, jump over to our how to choose the right size chandelier article for some tips.
First, it's important to retest the wires with a voltage tester just to make sure they are not energized. Verify that your electrical box is mounted to a beam or strut in the ceiling like this one. If your beam is directly in the center of the room where you want to have your chandelier hung, you can use an electrical box like this one. Most electrical boxes that are supported to a beam can withhold up to fifty pounds. The chandelier that we are hanging today is twenty-five, so we are all set.
Now that we've unpacked our chandelier and all of its parts, the directions say the next step is to partially assemble the chandelier and install it to the mounting box then complete the installation. To do this, we have to figure out some different measurements. Since we're hanging the chandelier over a table, the recommended height is usually between thirty and thirty-two inches from the bottom of the chandelier to the top of the table, so we're going to need a few measurements.
We're going to need the ceiling to the top of the table, we're going to need the recommended height thirty to thirty-two inches, and then the chandelier height, which you can usually find on the website you purchased the chandelier from or the box that the chandelier came with. And then we are going to subtract all those elements and that will give us the answer to how much chain length we need.
We've measured our ceiling to table at sixty-five inches. We have the recommended height of a chandelier above the table, which was thirty-two inches. And then the exact chandelier height, assembled, is twenty-six point five inches. We subtract all these elements from each other and we come up with 6.5 inches. That will be our chain length.
Next, we are going to install the mount bracket to the electrical box in the ceiling. Now, we are going to hang the chandelier to the junction box. It's always important to remember that the lock nut goes down the chain and the canopy goes down the chain before you mount it. I can't tell you how many times I've forgotten that.
Now, we're prepared to wire our fixture.
Now, we're going to assemble the lower part of the chandelier before we put the lamps in.
Now that we have the bottom assembled, we're going to add the light bulbs and then add the shade and that will wrap up our installation.
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