Next take the backplate and screw and mount the backplate to your ceiling or wall by inserting the screw into the anchor. Each swag hook design comes with a mini set screw to secure the swag hook to the backplate.
And with our Pinch Hook design, an additional mini set screw is provided to lock in the pendant cord swag position. When threading the swag hook onto the backplate, make sure that the set screw is fully loosened to avoid interference with the backplate threading. Then, take your allen wrench and secure your swag hook to the backplate.
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Pull down to test the strength. Rewire your fixture to the electrical box you can follow my tutorial for installing a light fixture if you need to. Do you like my adorable sunny yellow chandelier? Would you believe that she used to be a dated brass chandy? Do you have a Habitat ReStore near you? Check them out for inexpensive light fixtures. Hi there! Prettyhandygirl is pretty handy so I'm gonna bookmark her.
Like 2 Save. Like Save. I did it with mine, but I'm not pleased. But my fixture is only off by about inches so it looks dumb to my eye.
I'm planning on having it moved so it's in the correct spot. I don't know why builders don't think of these things, or couldn't be bothered to figure out the center of the space! Unfortunately, when you add a china cabinet or such, your table needs to move to make room, thus pushing it out of center. Best idea: wait until you've figured out exactly which table you'll be using in the space and where it's going to go.
HI - You can swag and I don't think it's tacky looking. But you might not really need to , because now there are floor lamp chandeliers look at the ones at RestorationHardware. If you prefer to swag look for another way to deal with the chain. Covering the chain with the fabric seems to date the look and I find it distracting.
Too 80's shabby chic. Rather just have a pretty chain. Like 1 Save. I think it's worth it to have the breaker box moved to where you want it. Swags tend to look like a temporary fix as Brenda said. It's something you'll always be glad you did. Thanks again to all of you. Still, my preference is not to swag bc the distance is only about a foot. But since hubby will be doing the work, I guess he gets the last word. Once we make a final decision will let you all know I've got swag! The light over my dining table is swagged so it hangs in the middle of the table - about 15" over.
And I have a small accent light in the corner of my living area that's also swagged - about 24" from the corner so it hangs over an end table. The room has a vaulted ceiling, but the fixtures are hanging the same height off the floor. If you're going to swag, pay attention to what color chain and wire you use. I have white ceilings so I chose white chain and "clear" wire.
Well, I guess that holds true whether the lights are hanging straight down or swagged Stewart Colley 4 years ago. Janet Jenkins 2 years ago. Another great thread.
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