Installing Slim Wall Lamps on a Standard J-Box (Using a Junction Box Adapter)

Many of our slim wall lamps are designed with a clean, narrow wall plate for a minimal look. For example, the **Alabaster Essence Wall Sconce** uses an ultra-slim canopy plate—which is significantly narrower than a standard North American **4" junction box** opening.

Because a standard 4" box is wider than the lamp’s backplate, the box opening (and screw locations) may not be fully covered by the fixture. To make installation simple and secure, **we include a compatible J-box adapter plate** with these narrow wall lamps.

### What is a J-box adapter plate?

A **junction box adapter** is a slim mounting/cover plate that:

• **covers the standard junction box opening**, and * provides **proper mounting points** for a narrow fixture that can’t span the box on its own.

### You have two installation options

#### Option 1 (recommended): Use the included adapter plate

1. **Turn off power at the breaker** and confirm the wires are not live.
2. Remove the old fixture and verify your **standard junction box** is secure.
3. Attach the **included adapter plate** to the junction box (level it before tightening).
4. Make your wire connections **inside the junction box** (hot/neutral/ground per the fixture instructions).
5. Mount the wall lamp onto the adapter plate, then finish tightening and align the fixture.

This option is the fastest, most common approach—and it keeps the wall opening covered so the finished look stays clean.

#### Option 2: Hire an electrician for a “no-adapter” look

If you prefer the lamp to mount without the adapter showing, a **licensed electrician** can modify the wall setup (for example, changing the box type/positioning or other code-compliant adjustments) so the fixture mounts more seamlessly.

*Note: electrical work must follow local code, and wiring connections generally need to remain in an approved enclosure.*

**1:** “Included J-box adapter plate installed over a standard junction box.”
* **2:** “Wall lamp mounted to the adapter plate for a secure, clean finish.”
* **3:** “Because the fixture’s wall plate is ultra-narrow, the adapter ensures full coverage and proper mounting.”

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## Short Product Details note (for the Alabaster Essence Wall Sconce page)

**Installation Note (J-Box Adapter Included):**
This wall lamp features an ultra-slim wall plate, which is narrower than a standard North American 4" junction box. To ensure a clean install, we include a **compatible junction box adapter plate**—use it to cover the J-box and mount the fixture securely. Alternatively, a licensed electrician can modify the wall box setup for a seamless mount without the adapter. 

If you want, I can also rewrite your **full wall-lamp installation blog** into a polished “Step-by-step + FAQ” version and weave this section in so it reads like one continuous article.