I have a Satco CFL Ceiling light fixture which was installed when we purchased our condo. The fixture had a twist and screw style dome which got broken and I am unable to find a replacement, so I was going to replace the whole fixture.
I see two screws in the middle, and I had assumed that when I would unscrew them the fixture would come off. But even after unscrewing them it's just stuck really tight on the ceiling and it doesn't seem to budge.
I have tried twisting the fixture. I tried browsing the Satco product page but I wasn't able to find this model anywhere.
I was hoping that someone here may be able to shed some light on how I can remove the fixture.
I would also be happy to just get a replacement dome, but don't know where to look.
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Best Answer
I would bet that it is being held on by paint. The two screws should be the only mechanical fasteners.
Take a utility knife and cut the paint line between the ceiling and the metal of the fixture and then use a thin scraper to push in between the ceiling and the metal of the fixture to pop it free.
If you have a Habitat for Humanity Restore or a home salvage store you can go and look through their used fixtures