Lightolier Accessory Plate DSANCPS468 Steel Plate 4" 6" 8" Square Plate for new construction, template for electricians and drywall installers

Before the drywall is even hung, an electrician nails this steel plate across the open ceiling studs. It reserves the exact footprint for the light, gives the drywall installers a rigid guide on where to cut, and provides structural support so the heavy junction box doesn't pull down on the ceiling panel over time.

Lightolier Accessory Plate DSANCPS468 Steel Plate 4" 6" 8" Square Plate for new construction, template for electricians and drywall installers

Before the drywall is even hung, an electrician nails this steel plate across the open ceiling studs. It reserves the exact footprint for the light, gives the drywall installers a rigid guide on where to cut, and provides structural support so the heavy junction box doesn't pull down on the ceiling panel over time.