Wood Cover for Bathroom Light
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Wood Cover for Bathroom Light
We have those builder's grade row lights in our bathrooms- you know the ones with the bare bulbs that are ubiquitous in almost every home?! Steph was unable to find a new fixture she likes, so we came up with a plan to disguise the light. Much like you would make a cornice in a window treatment, we decided to do the same for the light.
We used a piece of live edge wood as inspiration and to bring a bit of nature to Steph's bathroom. Watch our how-to video or review the steps below.
Gather Your Materials.
- Live edge wood, cut to size
- 4 corner brackets & the screws that come with them
- 6 large bolt/nuts
- Drill with bits/drivers
- Speed square
- Miter saw
- Measuring tape
- Clear protective spray
- Pencil/permanent marker
- Safety equipment—masks, eye protection, gloves, ear muffs
- Magnetic stud finder
- LED light bulbs
Replace All Incandescent Bulbs With LED Lights.
LED are cool to the touch & with the wood covering you don't want a buildup of heat.
Determine How Long You Want to the Cover.
Find the closest stud on both sides of the fixture. This will determine the length of the wood.
Sand and Spray Protective Finish on Wood.
After Making Cuts, Attach Corner Brackets to Sides of Board.
Mark the placement & drill pilot holes, then screw everything in place.
Drill Pilot Holes Into Wall and Screw in L Brackets.
Hold the Wood Up and Use Bolts to Attach Cover to Wall.
Bolts will allow the wood to be easily removed if needed in the future.
Enjoy Your New Light Cover!
