How to fix hole from light

drbraindead

This is my first major diy problem, pulled the light from the ceiling, looks like it was stuck on.

What is the best way to fix this? Would a spot light fit in here, I have read I may need ply wood.

Many thanks in advance.

SailorSam

Are you trying to fix the ceiling rose back up
Feel with your fingers inside the hole to see is there any sort of joist you can screw it to. If not you may need to lift a floorboard above and fit some sort of batten. But what i'd try first get yourself a piece of scrap wood, say inch or two wide and 6" long and push it through the whole, level it against the ceiling. All you're looking for is a batten that's strong enough to hold your light. Look at the ceiling rose and you can see 2/3 holes where it will screw to your new batten.

drbraindead

SailorSam wrote: »

Are you trying to fix the ceiling rose back up
Feel with your fingers inside the hole to see is there any sort of joist you can screw it to. If not you may need to lift a floorboard above and fit some sort of batten. But what i'd try first get yourself a piece of scrap wood, say inch or two wide and 6" long and push it through the whole, level it against the ceiling. All you're looking for is a batten that's strong enough to hold your light. Look at the ceiling rose and you can see 2/3 holes where it will screw to your new batten.

Thanks, there is nothing above it, ill try find some wood.:)

SailorSam

You need something that's going to be thick enough to screw into, but narrow enough to go through the hole. I suppose the longer it is the better 'cos if it's sitting on top off the ceiling the longer it is the more the weight of your light will be spread out.

drbraindead

SailorSam wrote: »

You need something that's going to be thick enough to screw into, but narrow enough to go through the hole. I suppose the longer it is the better 'cos if it's sitting on top off the ceiling the longer it is the more the weight of your light will be spread out.

Can not find any wood that is correct at the moment, guess ill have to buy some.

jimmy_cricket

drbraindead wrote: »

...pulled the light from the ceiling, looks like it was stuck on.

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I think this is your problem. You can see the screw. The outer casing on the white circular box unscrews. Once you have done this (make sure the lecky is of) you will see the wiring for the light and the screws to fix it to the ceiling. There is no weight to be held by the screws so should be ok with putting them directly into whatever it is made of.

SailorSam

jimmy_cricket wrote: »

There is no weight to be held by the screws so should be ok with putting them directly into whatever it is made of.

I think Jimmy although there is no weight in the 'rose', the Op may have a problem once the weight of any light fitting is added. Just screwing into the plasterboard may not be strong enough.

Quiet_Spark

Place a bit of batten above the ceiling, use screws that are ½" (that's 12.7mm for the youngsters) longer than what you currently have, and screw through the plasterboard to the batten.

goodmorningsunshine

I have a similar problem, the same light but would like it moved along
about 6 - 10 inches to the left as my loft ladder keeps hitting my shade.

Would love some advice as how this could be done. Many thanks.

drbraindead

Braindead is my name so forgive the simple questions.

Why do they call it a batten and should I go to b and q for one.

The plaster looks kinda old, will it screw in ok.

SailorSam

goodmorningsunshine wrote: »

I have a similar problem, the same light but would like it moved along
about 6 - 10 inches to the left as my loft ladder keeps hitting my shade.

Would love some advice as how this could be done. Many thanks.

It's not difficult, have you got the confidence to have a go yourself, you'll probably find something on YouTube.
You need to get a Junction Box, where the cables go through ceiling pull them back into the loft and wire them up to your Junction Box, then run a new cable (a spur) to where your new light is to go.
Obviously turn the electric off while you're working.

http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical-lighting/junction-boxes/cat830522