FAQ: How High Do I Mount the THIN Surface Mount Above Wall Art or a Mirror?

How Thick is Your Picture Frame?

The thickness of your picture frame can potentially block light from your THIN Surface Mount fixture. If you have a thick frame, consider either purchasing a taller standoff, or installing the THIN Surface Mount slightly closer to your wall art. This will avoid shadows or light blocking.

Is There a Medicine Cabinet Under Your Vanity?

Having a vanity mirror over a medicine cabinet is practical and common. However, this will drastically affect your lighting choices. If the medicine cabinet is installed over your wall, as opposed to inside the wall, you’ll need to take this into consideration when choosing your standoff height and distance from your vanity. We recommend installing your vanity before drilling holes for your lighting, and printing out our to-scale THIN Surface Mount standoffs from our THIN Product Guide and testing out distances.

The answer to “how high do I mount my picture or vanity light above my art or mirror?” is relatively subjective. You know your space better than anyone, and ultimately, you should use your best judgment when installing your custom fixtures. To talk through your project with one of our sales professionals and answer any product questions you may have, contact us!