✅ Step 1: Choose the Right Sconce
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Style & Size: Match your room’s décor.
Modern = clean lines. Traditional = decorative details.
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Purpose: Accent, task, or main lighting? Choose bulb type accordingly.
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Placement:
📐 Pro Tip: Mount at 60–66" from the floor for most setups (eye level).
✅ Step 2: Gather Tools & Prep
You’ll Need:
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Screwdriver
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Voltage tester
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Ladder
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Wire connectors
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Power drill (if needed)
Safety First:
Turn off power at the breaker.
Use a voltage tester to confirm wires are not live.
Replacing a fixture? Unscrew and disconnect wires carefully, saving reusable hardware.
✅ Step 3: Install the Mounting Bracket
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Secure bracket to the wall junction box using provided screws
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Make sure it’s straight and stable
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For heavy sconces, reinforce the wall box if needed
✅ Step 4: Connect the Wires
Wire Guide:
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Black = Live
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White = Neutral
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Green/Bare = Ground
Connect in this order:
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Ground to ground
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White to white
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Black to black
Secure with wire connectors.
⚠️ Not confident? Hire a licensed electrician.
✅ Step 5: Attach the Fixture
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Align sconce with the bracket
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Secure with screws or mounting nuts
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Ensure it’s level before final tightening
✅ Step 6: Add Bulbs & Covers
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Insert bulbs (check recommended wattage/type)
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Attach shades, covers, or decorative elements
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Confirm everything is aligned and stable
✅ Step 7: Restore Power & Test
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Turn power back on at the breaker
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Flip the switch — your sconce should light up!
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Make any last adjustments to alignment or tilt
🔧 Pro Tips for Wall Sconce Installation
📏 Ideal Height & Spacing
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Mount 60–66" from the floor
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In bathrooms, place on both sides of mirror (at face height)
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For hallways, space sconces evenly for balance
⚖️ Weight Support
👷 When to Call a Pro
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