| Q. |
What size picture light should I use? |
| A. |
For House of Troy picture lights, measure the width and height
of the INSIDE of the frame and refer to the SIZE GUIDE for correct
size range. (See below)
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| Q. |
What color picture light should I consider? |
| A. |
Depending on your personal taste, you may select a finish that matches
your frame, or you may select a finish that stands on its own or is
in keeping with the rest of the room decor. We offer a variety of
different finishes you can choose. |
| Q. |
I there a way to eliminate the cord? |
| A. |
| There are several ways to deal with the cord: |
| 1. |
Install a recessed
outlet (sometimes called a "clock outlet") behind
the artwork. Ideally, connect this to a dimmer switch on the
wall. |
| 2. |
Use Cord Covers. |
| 3. |
Paint the cord. |
| 4. |
Place furniture, plants, or other decor to hide most of the
cord. |
| 5. |
Use an insulated staple to attach the cord to the baseboard.
This keeps the cord straight and improves its appearance. |
| 6. |
Battery Operated and direct
wire picture lights are also available. |
|
| Q. |
How do you install a picture light? |
| A. |
All our House of Troy picture lights come with mounting hardware
and may be attached to either the picture frame or the wall. The only
tools necessary are a screw driver and something to start a screw-hole,
such as a small nail or awl. |
| Q. |
What type of bulbs are used in picture lights? |
| A. |
The number and type of bulb for each light can be found with the
product description. Remember to use a frosted bulb if the reflector
in your light is smooth. Only use a clear bulb if the relector is
pebbled. A clear bulb with a smooth reflector produces unnecessary
reflections on the artwork. Also, remember not to exceed the wattage
recommendations. |
