Things You'll Need:
- Screwdriver
- Wire nuts
- Ladder
- Pliers with rubber-insulated handles
- Circuit tester
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Step 1
Cut the power to the light fixture.
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Step 2
Remove the escutcheon plate from the chandelier.
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Step 3
Unscrew the wire nuts.
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Step 4
Apply a circuit tester to the exposed wires to ensure the power to the circuit is off.
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Step 5
Using a pair of pliers, open a link in the chandelier's suspension chain.
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Step 6
Take down the chandelier.
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Step 7
Remove the brace and all other hardware.
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Step 8
Put wire nuts on the exposed wires.
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Step 9
Push the wires into the ceiling.
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Step 10
Place a cover plate over the opening in the ceiling.









