Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - Hole in ceiling too big for fan mounting plate

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neilkod
07-21-07, 03:15 PM
I removed an existing light fixture to attempt a ceiling fan install. It looks like the hole that's around the existing wire box is too wide - There isn't a place where the 4 rubber feet of the mounting plate will connect with the ceiling. How can this be reinforced so that I can do a proper install?

Here is a picture of the hole in question
http://flickr.com/photos/neilkod/866519042/

racraft
07-21-07, 03:33 PM
I don't understand the question. If some of the hole will be visible, patch the hole.
neilkod
07-21-07, 03:58 PM
sorry if I wasn't clear enough. Its not an issue of the hole being visible after the fan installation - I just can't install the ceiling mount so that the rubber feet(for noise, I guess) will be completely flush with the ceiling. The rubber feet lign up with the 'crumbled' part of the hole around the outlet box. Hopefully that's a little more clear.

Here's a picture of the mounting plate
http://flickr.com/photos/neilkod/866519642

racraft
07-21-07, 04:03 PM
I still don't understand the problem. Patch the hole. Then the ceiling will be flush with the box.
neilkod
07-21-07, 04:12 PM
Will simply patching the hole provide enough stability for the fan's mounting bracket?
racraft
07-21-07, 04:28 PM
The fan mounts to the box. Assuming a fan rated box is installed, and installed properly, you will have no problem.