Take this important electrical step before putting up your drywall.
You’ll thank yourself later!
Wiring installation is easier before the walls and ceilings get covered with drywall or plaster.
It’s easy to underestimate, so buy extra supplies.
Local codes specify where cable should run and at what height to place receptacles and switch boxes.
Check codes before you begin.
Measure with atape measure or set your hammerupright on the floor and rest the box on top.
Some boxes have depth gauges.
you’ve got the option to use a scrap of drywall to position the box.
If the box attaches with a flange, drive screws or nails to anchor the box.
Project tip:If desired, use a mud ring to attach the box.
Adapter rings, also called mud rings, are typically 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch thick.
Choose a ring that matches the thickness of the drywall or paneling you install.
Attach the box flush with the front edge of the framing member, then add the ring.
