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