How To Run Cables Through First Floor Ceiling

Run the wire or cable to its destination.

How to run cables through first floor ceiling.

Obviously i have to cut a hole in the ceiling where the lights will be mounted. Attach the wire or cable to a fish tape or coat hanger using electrical tape and feed it into the hole until it reaches the opening at the other end. Above that is the 2nd floor with our bedrooms above the 2nd is an attic. Once you are all set simply shut the power off from the main board and get started.

Use a boring drill bit 2 5 in 6 4 cm in diameter. How do i run the wire through the 1st floor ceiling. If there is a floor below the panel that needs cable access also drill a hole through the floor plate. When you open the wall you ll see a wood block running above the wall section.

If you come across a window and you can t run the cable the other direction to the opposite wall the next thing to do is figure out which way you want to drill through the joists near the ceiling fan light opening in order to get into the adjacent free and clear stud wall cavity that can travel down to the floor. For more in depth informatino about running fis. If drilling up through the ceiling expect to pass through a thin coat of plaster and 5 8 of sheet rock and 1 2 inch 1 3 cm of strapping to which the sheet rock is secured. Protect the wall with a thin piece of cardboard etc.

And while loosely guiding the bit with one hand apply even pressure with the other holding the drill while running it. Do i also have to cut holes in the ceiling so i could drill a hole in the. Wherever you want to put the outlet drill a small hole. Use the coat hanger to see if everything is fine at this location and there are no obstructions.

How to run the wire. Press it against the ceiling plate and drill through it. The room in question is on the 1st floor. If you re working from the attic you can drop a weighted string down wall cavity then attach the wire to the string and pull it through.

Hi all first time poster here anyway what is the best proper way to run cables in ceiling before the plasterboard goes up drill the joists or just clip them to the top of the joist thanks in advance.