At first glance, ceiling light shades wouldn’t seem like a trashy topic. Truth be told, I like to think that this story is family-friendly.
But today, I need to have an adults-only convo with you all. So hide your screen and get ready…this story is gonna get a little R-rated.
Why the R-rating? Because you’re flaunting a rack on your roof, friend. Yup. You may have thought that the cheapo semi-flush mount light above your head was just an eyesore. But it’s much worse than that, pal. That right there is a boob light.
– Nylon cable ties – Metal lantern with at least one open end – Scissors or linesman pliers
This is typically accomplished by simply unscrewing several screws around the frame of the fixture.
You’ll need to place the nylon tie through both your shade as well as a screw hole in the existing ceiling fixture (just use the holes from where you removed screws for the old glass shade).
Once all your zip ties are placed, you’ll want to level your new shade. Do this carefully. If you tighten too much, you’ll have to snip your zip tie(s) and insert a new tie.
Once you’re happy with the way your new shade is hanging, simply snip the excess nylon from the ends of each zip tie with your scissors or linesman pliers.