Ceiling electrical box depth

[Aaron Fude]

Hi,

I'm installing an electrical box in an open ceiling. Should the depth be such the the electrical box is flush with the finished drywall?

Many thanks in advance,

Aaron

[Mike Paulsen]

Flush. But if you're going to error, it's better to have it slightly recessed rather than sticking out if it's near a seam that needs to be taped and mudded.

[Red Green]

Aaron Fude wrote in news:b1145fac-1979-4bdf-a290- [e-mail]:

yep, and there may even be a small lip/stop opposite the mount side 1/2" setback from the rim.