Lights of many types can be installed over a pool table. These can be hard-wired into an existing fixture in the ceiling or can plug into an existing wall or ceiling outlet. This means you can control the light with a switch on the wall or on the lamp. Before installing the ceiling light over the pool table, determine the type of electrical connection you'll use.
- Skill level:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things you need
- Screwdriver
- Stud finder
- Hooks
- Pliers
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1
Turn off the breaker on the circuit panel to shut off the power to the room.
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2
Remove the screws used to secure the existing fixture in the ceiling, using a screwdriver. Pull the fixture out and unscrew the wire covers from the electrical wires. Untwist the wires and loosen the screw for the ground wire. Set the old fixture aside.
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3
Slide a stud finder underneath the ceiling above the pool table to locate a stud or floor joist for the light's hook to hang from.
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4
Pre-drill a hole, or holes, in the stud or floor joist with the power drill. Insert the hooks into the holes and screw them in by hand or use a pair of pliers.
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5
Hang the light on the hooks.
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6
Connect the electrical wires. Twist together the white wires and then screw on a wire cover by hand. Repeat this process for the black wires. Secure the green wire to the ground screw on the fixture with the screwdriver.
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7
Turn on the power to the room to test the light over the pool table.
Existing Light Fixture
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1
Slide a stud finder underneath the ceiling above the pool table to locate a stud or floor joist for the light's hook to hang from.
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2
Pre-drill a hole in the stud or floor joist with the power drill. Insert the hook into the hole and screw it by hand or use a pair of pliers.
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3
Run the decorative chain, with the electrical cord, along the ceiling and then down to an electrical outlet.
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Plug the cord into the electrical outlet and turn on the light.
Corded Ceiling Light
Tips and warnings
- Center the light over the pool table because the pool table will be too heavy to move.
- Place a cover over the electrical box to hide the exposed wires.
- Never work on anything electrical if the power is still on.
