What adapter/mudring do I need?
#1
08-13-14, 04:24 PM
What adapter/mudring do I need?
I have a 4" square metal box mounted on the backside of 3/4" thick paneling.
I would like to mount a light fixture (like a lantern of some sort) to the front side.
What type of mud ring/adapter do I need to accommodate a fixture?
also
The hole cut in the paneling is sized for 4" box. With the mudring on, will a fixture cover the hole completely?
I would like to mount a light fixture (like a lantern of some sort) to the front side.
What type of mud ring/adapter do I need to accommodate a fixture?
also
The hole cut in the paneling is sized for 4" box. With the mudring on, will a fixture cover the hole completely?
#2
08-13-14, 04:39 PM
No, the fixture won't cover the 4x4 hole. The mudring Steel City 4 in. Square Mud Ring-52C312-25R at The Home Depot should have been installed on the box and the circle cut out so only it protrudes from the paneling.
#5
08-13-14, 06:27 PM
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The hole cut in the paneling is sized for 4" box. With the mudring on, will a fixture cover the hole completely?
#6
08-13-14, 06:58 PM
Is there an adapter to cover the hole? Or do I just have to find a fixture with a large enough base?
#7
08-14-14, 03:56 AM
yes..........................yes............................................................................................................
#8
08-14-14, 04:14 AM
Cant replace that piece of panel.However, can I cut a 6x6 square from a piece of 1/4" plywood (or another kind of material??) affix it over the 4x4 hole and then cut the circle for the mudring out of it?
At that point, the panel would be 3/4" thick and the extra 1/4" means I need to find a mudring sized at 1" raised.
I know there are rules about being close to combustible material so I better ask you.
At that point, the panel would be 3/4" thick and the extra 1/4" means I need to find a mudring sized at 1" raised.
I know there are rules about being close to combustible material so I better ask you.
#9
08-14-14, 05:43 AM
I have a 4" square metal box mounted on the backside of 3/4" thick paneling.
I would like to mount a light fixture (like a lantern of some sort) to the front side.
What type of mud ring/adapter do I need to accommodate a fixture?
also
I would like to mount a light fixture (like a lantern of some sort) to the front side.
What type of mud ring/adapter do I need to accommodate a fixture?
also
The hole cut in the paneling is sized for 4" box. With the mudring on, will a fixture cover the hole completely?
make a pattern of the round hole and the hole cut in the paneling.
take the pattern with you to a big box store.
it should be easy to fine a wall fixture that will cover the hole in paneling.
Is there an adapter to cover the hole? Or do I just have to find a fixture with a large enough base?
