[lost??]

I'm installing beadboard panels on my ceiling to cover popcorn ceilings. The boards are .25" thick which means my ceiling fan box will not be flush with the new ceiling. I am not able to find any .25" box extenders. I was thinking of using nuts or washers to make up the difference so that the fan brace will be flush with the new ceiling. I wanted to know if there would be any issues with this or if there is a better approach? Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

[ma0641]

Is it a fan rated box? If so, go to HD or Lowe's,they have adjustable extenders. If not, use a fan rated box and space BEHIND the box.

[lost??]

Yes it's fan rated, I put it in myself a while back. I looked at Home Depot but did not see an adjustable extender, I'll take another look, thanks!

[ballengerb1]

So this was a rehab installation, did you use the box that is mounted on a thick rod that extends between the rafters?

[lost??]

Yes, one of the kits that they sell in Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.

[ballengerb1]

Remove the box, loosen the bar and drop it 1/4" lower.

[lost??]

Thanks for the input, I tried that but the bar is already up against the existing drywall and will not go any lower.

[ma0641]

Box extenders don't come in different sizes. You use the screws on the extender to adjust the depth. However, there are U bolts on that type of mount. Drop the box, put washers on the back of the box, hold with a little glue or caulk, reset the box flush.