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  • Feb 24, 2008, 10:42 AM
    pochse
    Adding vanity lights
    I would like to remove my single vanity light fixture and replace it with two light fixtures. I am removing a large mirror and replacing it with two cabinets. The light fixtures will be placed over these cabinets. The present light fixture is centered over the mirror. I will need to move the wiring to the two new locations. Will I need to cut through the drywall to get the wire to the new locations? The are studs between the two locations. What's the easiest way to install these fixtures?
  • Feb 24, 2008, 03:13 PM
    ballengerb1
    If you gave us a drawing or picture I could be more specific but yes you will need to open the wall to get to the current box. I would actually cut out a large piece of drywall and don't try to salvage it. Move the existing box back into the wall cavity so you can later put a cover on it to seal it. Run a new piece of 14-2 out to each new box where you want your new lights and hang the new boxes from metal hangers or nail them to the studs. Now you can splice in a new piece of drywall and tape it.

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