How To Change A Ceiling Lamp Shade Fitting

How to Change a Ceiling Lamp Shade Fitting

Updating the lamp shade fitting on your ceiling lamp is a quick and easy way to give your room a fresh new look. With just a few simple tools and a few minutes of your time, you can have your ceiling lamp looking like new again.

Here are the steps on how to change a ceiling lamp shade fitting:

Tools and Materials You'll Need:

New ceiling lamp shade fitting

Phillips head screwdriver

Electrical tape (optional)

Step 1: Turn off the power to the light fixture.

This is a very important safety precaution. Before you do anything else, make sure that the power to the light fixture is turned off. You can do this by flipping the breaker or removing the fuse that powers the light fixture.

Step 2: Remove the old shade fitting.

Most ceiling lamp shade fittings are held in place by two screws. Locate the screws and remove them using a Phillips head screwdriver. Once the screws are removed, the old shade fitting should come off easily.

Step 3: Install the new shade fitting.

Take the new shade fitting and line it up with the holes in the ceiling lamp. Insert the screws and tighten them using a Phillips head screwdriver. Make sure that the shade fitting is secure, but do not overtighten the screws.

Step 4: Attach the shade to the fitting.

Most lamp shades have a fitter that attaches to the shade fitting. Simply align the fitter with the shade fitting and twist it into place. Make sure that the shade is secure, but do not overtighten the fitter.