No ceiling access

[n8wood]

Hi, how could I go about installing a light fixture in a room with no ceiling access (colonial house - first floor)? There is no existing fixture, there are only outlets in the walls.

I'm thinking about calling an electrician for the job, but I can't figure out how they would run the electrical cable to the new light. Is it impossible without pulling out the plaster walls?

[Light4u2]

In any way you look at it no matter who does the work you will have to punch a few small holes to run a wire to the ceiling box from a wall box when there is no attic access. It will not be a hard job. All you need to do is repatch those two or so holes and paint and you will be done.

[GregH]

n8wood,

Running the wire in the ceiling space is easiest if the joists and wall studs run in the direction you wish the wire to go.

To cross a stud or cieling joist you will need to make an opening in the plaster that is big enough to get a drill in to make a hole.
If you hire an electrician they should have an angle drill which would allow a small opening.

Another alternative is to use a decorative surface mounted conduit which can be painted to match the walls.

http://www.wiremold.com/www/consumer/products/cordmate/index.asp