Do I need a licensed electrician?

Yes, for the 12V driver connection to the building circuit. The installer can handle the panel placement itself.

Does the wall need any extra reinforcement?

Generally no. The panel is light enough to sit on its flange without backing, but confirm with your installer for unusual substrates.

What if the drywall opening is slightly off?

Small variations are absorbed by the flange. Larger errors require patching and recutting before the panel is placed.

Installer making a cut-out for an OnyxEon panel

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Installation

Installing OnyxEon, Step by Step

What a typical two-hour install actually looks like.

February 23, 2026·6 min read

Step one: prep the opening

Mark the opening from the supplied template, then cut the drywall or substrate. Confirm the cavity is clear and that low-voltage wiring is roughed in to the location. This step takes most of the first hour.

Step two: connect and place

Connect the 12V leads to the supplied driver, then test that the panel lights before placement. Drop the panel into the opening on its recessed flange so it sits tight to the substrate. The flange finishes flush with the surrounding wall surface, so no trim or surround is required.

Step three: finish and verify

Apply the small bead of finish caulk along the flange, touch up paint if needed, and switch the circuit on. The panel should glow evenly with no hotspots. Total elapsed time for a single insert is approximately two hours.

Frequently Asked

Questions on this topic.

Do I need a licensed electrician?: Yes, for the 12V driver connection to the building circuit. The installer can handle the panel placement itself.
Does the wall need any extra reinforcement?: Generally no. The panel is light enough to sit on its flange without backing, but confirm with your installer for unusual substrates.
What if the drywall opening is slightly off?: Small variations are absorbed by the flange. Larger errors require patching and recutting before the panel is placed.

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