It’s inevitable that when you buy a home, you’ll get tired of changing ceiling lights. It can be difficult to find the original light fixtures in a new home, and installing more than one light fixture is often beyond the budget of first-time DIYers. If you have ceiling lights at your current home, but they’re broken, outdated, or just plain sucky, this tutorial is for you. The easiest way to remove a broken or covered light fixture is with clips. You can remove it entirely if you have enough space by using tools like pry bars and screwdrivers! These tips will help you remove ceiling lights without wasting time or tools—and keep the good ones for your new home.
How To Remove Ceiling Light Cover With Clips?
Get to Know Your Fixture
Every light fixture is unique, and it’s important to get to know yours before you tackle the installation. This may sound obvious, but so many people don’t. They remove the old light and replace it with the new one. But once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll be amazed at how little effort it takes to convert a simple light fixture into a stunning piece of light sculpture. This is often what people do first when they’re trying to install a new light fixture. But, as we all know, the first step to anything great is understanding your existing light fixture. You can take this a step further by taking a photo of both the old and new light fixtures and then using the light fixture photo to “paint” the lights. This will help you to better visualize how each light will look when installed in your space.
Use the Right Tools
You might think that a light fitting is simply bulbs and a cover. But in reality, it’s not just the bulbs that make up the light fixture. In many cases, the cover is the most important part of the light cover. It dictates the look of the light and can make or break the design of your new light fixture. What you need to get started are the right tools for the job. For example, if you’re installing a globe light in your ceiling, you’ll probably want to get a different tool for every job. For instance, if you’re installing a recessed light in a wall, you’ll likely want to use a different tool from the one you’d use for a ceiling light. This is because there are so many variations between each tool. So, before you begin the installation process, get yourself a tool catalog, and familiarize yourself with the different types of tools you’ll need for different jobs.
Have the Proper Hardware
The wrong hardware can completely ruin the look of your new light fixture. For example, if you’re installing a round light in a square niche, the wrong hardware will result in a failed light fixture. So, before you begin the installation process, pick out your hardware and make sure it’s correct for the job. You can either search online for hardware retailers in your area that carry the right hardware or call your local home improvement center and ask them to order the right hardware for you. Make sure to get pictures of the hardware before ordering so you can be sure that you’re not ordering the wrong type of hardware.
Match the Lighting to the Clothes You’re Wearing
Remember that old-fashioned light fixtures were meant to be hung in the middle of a room and not the center of your house. So, try to match the type of lighting you’re using in your existing light fixture to the type of lighting you plan to use in your new light fixture. For example, if you’re installing a globe light in the ceiling, go with a high-intensity light style, so the light shines down on your movie or TV show, not up in the sky. This will help to visually transition your room from a darker space to a light-filled space.
Avoid Dark Spaces
The easiest way to ruin a nice light cover is to place it in a dark space. So, if you have to do a cover swap in the middle of the night, make sure, there’s nothing (or at least little) between the new cover and the dark space. This way, your light cover will be able to provide the needed light while minimizing the effect on your surroundings.
Don’t Forget sequencing!
If you’re installing light covers on a regular schedule, you’ll want to make sure you sequence them so that each cover has a flatter light than the one before. So, for example, if you’re installing a new light cover in the middle of the day, make sure the light is at a higher angle than the light that lit up your bedroom before. This will help to form a flatter light and will also create a more uniform light throughout your living space. Don’t forget to check your existing light fixtures for light grooves or dips in the wall behind the light fixtures, as these can also cause a light cover to look odd and unexpected.
Don’t Forget about the shades.
If your new light cover has a distinct architectural style that requires matching the lights in your kitchen, bathroom, or other space, make sure you get the correct shades for the fixtures. For example, if you have white lights in your kitchen, don’t use the same white light bulbs you have in your other rooms. Match the shades to the lights in your kitchen space to avoid looking plain and dull in the eyes of those who visit your home.
Don’t Forget about the Efficiency
One major benefit of installing light covers is that they help to keep energy bills down. Most light covers use less energy than replacing the light bulbs with new ones. This means that, in the long run, installing light covers is a great investment.
Know The Different Types Of Clips
1. Spring Clips:
These clips are useful for light covers that need to be attached to the wall. They are easy to install and can be used on a variety of surfaces.
2. Velcro Straps:
These straps are great for attaching light covers to furniture or other objects. They are adjustable and can be used on a variety of surfaces.
3. Adhesive Strips:
These strips are perfect for attaching light covers to ceilings or walls. They are also easy to install and will stay in place even when the lights are turned off or on.
4. Magnetic Clips:
These clips are great for attaching light covers to metal surfaces. They are easy to install and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
5. Plastic Clamps:
These clamps are designed for attaching light covers to walls or ceilings. They are adjustable and easy to install, making them a great choice for those who want to customize the look of their light covers.
6. Screws:
These screws are perfect for attaching light covers to walls or ceilings. They are strong and reliable and will stay in place even when the lights are turned off or on.
7. Nails:
These nails are perfect for attaching light covers to walls or ceilings. They are easy to install and come in various sizes, making them a great choice for those who want to customize the look of their light covers.
8. Hooks:
These hooks are perfect for attaching light covers to walls or ceilings. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, making them a great choice for those who want to customize the look of their light covers.
Wrapping It Up
If you’ve ever had a family member or loved one who died while they were under the care of a health professional, you might have been comforted by the thought that they are in a better place. This comforting thought is actually based on incomplete data, but it’s still nice to know that there’s hope for those stuck in an old-fashioned light bulb socket. However, the sooner you get your light fixtures removed, the easier it will be to transition to a new energy-efficient light fixture design.
