How to Install a Flush Mount Fixture to a Junction Box

When you want to DIY your home lighting, it can be a little confusing to figure out how to get the job done – especially if you’re using wired fixtures instead of plugins. If you’re ready to learn how to install a flush mount fixture using a junction box, follow these flush mount lighting installation instructions to get the job done! With this quick tutoring session, you’ll be able to install your fixture to any ceiling or wall in your home.

You want to make sure your project goes smoothly, so grab all your supplies, including the flush mount ceiling light for the junction box, before starting to prevent last-minute trips to the hardware store. If you’re buying a kit, everything should already be included. If you’re buying each item separately, check out this list for all the accessories and extras you may need.

• Light Fixture(s)
• Mounting Plate
• Mounting Plate Screws
• Wire Nuts
• Flush Mount or Canopy
• Canopy Screws
• Light Bulb(s)
• Screw Driver
• Electrical Tape

Following these instructions, you’ll be able to install a flush mount fixture in five easy steps – guaranteed! Just make sure you read all the steps in the flush mount lighting installation instructions before starting.

Any time you’re working with electricity, you need to turn off the power at the breaker. So go ahead and flip your light switch to the off position before going over to your breaker box and making sure everything is off there too. Don’t touch the junction box for your flush mount ceiling light before everything is completely off!

Your canopy mounting plate should fit over the junction box hole and screw into place. Feed any conductor wires through the holes in the canopy plate before using the large screws to secure the piece. If you don’t thread the wires through the hole, you won’t be able to attach them to the corresponding wires in the light fixture.

Now, you’ll need to twist together the two wires for each corresponding section of the junction box and flush-mounted ceiling light. The black wire from the box goes to the black wire on the fixture, white goes with white, and the green ground wire goes to the bare copper ground wire.

Generally, the junction box ground wire is bare copper, but you may need to strip the other wires a bit to get to the copper twists beneath. Once you’ve twisted each of the wire sets together, place the plastic wire nuts over them and secure them in place with electrical tape.

With everything wired together, you can conceal the wires up in the junction box and attach your ceiling canopy to the mounting plate. When installing the flush mount fixture canopy, use the smaller canopy screws – not the plate screws.

You’re almost done! Finish installing the flush-mounted fixture when you screw in your preferred light bulbs. Then, simply flip the breaker and turn on your light!

Other Tips

If you’re hoping to customize your sockets or cord colors, you can buy every piece in your fixture separately before installing the flush mount fixture with these same instructions. Now you can create a completely custom light fixture to design your home to your specifications!