[badhaircut]

I am thinking about moving a light box over the center of a table instead of where it is currently situated. This is a concrete condo building and the ceiling has been sprayed with that stipple paint.
Is the textured stipple painted right on top of the concrete or is this usually framed with steel ceiling studs then dry-walled?
Either way, is it possible to add a box from the existing box without damaging the ceiling?

edit: sorry forgot pics

 

[ben's plumbing]

I am thinking about moving a light box over the center of a table instead of where it is currently situated. This is a concrete condo building and the ceiling has been sprayed with that stipple paint.
Is the textured stipple painted right on top of the concrete or is this usually framed with steel ceiling studs then dry-walled?
Either way, is it possible to add a box from the existing box without damaging the ceiling?

pictures worth a 1000 words or in your case an answer to your question..:biggrin2:

 

[badhaircut]

Forgot picture! thanks

 

[ben's plumbing]

you can tap on the ceiling to see if it is concrete,,..and you can install concrete hanger leave box where it is and swing light on chain to hang on your new center

 

[badhaircut]

Oh I forgot to mention that I would be installing a track light instead of a chandelier so adding a hook is not an option.

 

[ben's plumbing]

what you want to do would be tough if its docksplank..solid ribs with cable ..maybe check with management or maintance..sorry

 

[badhaircut]

what you want to do would be tough if its docksplank..solid ribs with cable ..maybe check with management or maintance..sorry

Ay kind of surface mounted extension option for this?

 

[cmorales]

I am thinking about moving a light box over the center of a table instead of where it is currently situated. This is a concrete condo building and the ceiling has been sprayed with that stipple paint.
Is the textured stipple painted right on top of the concrete or is this usually framed with steel ceiling studs then dry-walled?
Either way, is it possible to add a box from the existing box without damaging the ceiling?

edit: sorry forgot pics

It is possible to move your light box into center.

Is this ceiling made by concrete?

 

[badhaircut]

It is possible to move your light box into center.

Is this ceiling made by concrete?

yes solid concrete

 

[ben's plumbing]

you could use what we call raceway surface mounting box and wire mold..like this except for ceilings

 

[cmorales]

I see. If the electrical cord can extend up to 1 meter is fine. If not, you should have a electrical cover, electrical cords and cord cover.

Tools to be use are electric or battery drill, , screw and tox and electrical tape. Wear electrical gloves and goggles for your safety.

You can start to transfer the light box into center.

For finishing, you should have paint with a same color to your ceiling.

 

[jbfan]

Remove the current light and look around the box and see what is behind the drywall.

If you are installing track lighting, you still need a place for the wires to connect, and they would do that with the current box.