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installation of ceiling lights

  • 08-03-2017 11:34PM
    #1
    bittihuduga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,948 ✭✭✭


    firstly - i am not a DIY person. so please dont laugh at my dumb question.
    i am moving into my first home - new build.
    in the dining, the lights are in the middle of room.
    but the dining table is bit away from centre of room.
    i would like to have lights top of the dining table.

    how hard is to install a small chandelier on top of dining table?
    1. i have to drill hole in the ceiling to hang the lights
    2. have to get a cable for lights from the other light point.

    is this a huge task?
    its a duplex house.


Comments

  • #2
    firlodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 170 ✭✭firlodge


    You will need an electrician to move an electrical cable - which may or may not be possible depending on the location of wiring behind ceiling.

    You may be able to do something like this photo which can work well.


  • #3
    bittihuduga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,948 ✭✭✭bittihuduga


    thats exactly what i was thinking...
    but how hard is to install/drill hole in the ceiling in the new spot for hanging the lights?
    i would need 2 hooks to be put in the ceiling to hold the hanging lamps.
    can we achieve that without damaging my ceiling?
    its a new build and i dont want to damage much even before i move into the house :-(


  • #4
    firlodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 170 ✭✭firlodge


    What weight are your fittings? this will determine a lot!


  • #5
    bittihuduga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,948 ✭✭✭bittihuduga


    firlodge wrote: »
    What weight are your fittings? this will determine a lot!

    was aiming for something like this?
    http://www.dunelm.com/product/bryony-5-light-semi-flush-star-buy-1000081523


  • #6
    antoinolachtnai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,726 ✭✭✭antoinolachtnai


    Heavy enough. You need to be careful.

    Is there easy access from above?


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