Extend electrical boxes Screw a 1/2-in. “mud ring” to any junction boxes in the ceiling. This extends the box so that it will be flush with the new drywall.

Cover Electrical Boxes Shut off the power to any electrical boxes in the ceiling and cover them with painter's tape. This will keep the wiring dry when spraying water on the textured ceiling.

Controlled and RackLink versions of the box include a 4” 49 CFM/28dBA fan that is thermostatically controlled for cooling. A second fan is available for equipment-intensive applications. The cover can ...