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How To Install A Vanity Light | Complete Guide

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I will walk you through the process of installing a new vanity light in a renovated bathroom. This process would also work if you were just changing out an old light and installing a newly updated vanity light. Reference the chapters of the video for each portion to more closely match your specific project.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:50 My Bathroom Setup
1:53 Locating Vanity Light Electrical Box
3:50 Common Mistake Wiring Vanity Lights
4:59 Different Types of Old Work Electrical Boxes
8:24 Installing A Southwire Electrical Box (Smart Box)
10:17 Installing A Standard Old Work Ceiling Box
11:37 Things To Consider When Selecting A Vanity Light
13:32 Installing Vanity Light Mounting Brackets
13:54 How To Wire A Vanity Light (2 Different Scenarios)
17:04 Final Product

DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.