Putting Recessed Lighting Existing Ceiling

Remodeling electrical boxes or old work boxes are used to add electrical outlets light switches and lights to finished rooms in a home.

Putting recessed lighting existing ceiling. When installing recessed lighting in an existing ceiling a hole is cut in the ceiling that exactly fits the profile of a special remodeling can to keep from damaging the surrounding drywall. Watch the entire process step by step. How to install recessed lighting without access to the attic. Slip the can s box into the hole and then push the can body up into the hole until its flange is tight to the ceiling.

A good general rule for placement if to divide the height of the ceiling by two. The whole point of the remodeling recessed lights which are different from regular recessed lights is that you don t have to mount them to the ceiling joists. Most installs need six fixtures putting the total at 2 160 on average. Whether installing a new drop ceiling or mounting the recessed lights in an existing ceiling you need to address the electrical requirements of the lights and the additional support that each recessed light fixture will require.

Pull the clips in so they do not protrude outside the can. A recessed light assembly consists of the housing photos 8 and 9 trim photo 12 and lamp. This will give good spacing for general room lighting. Follow the instructions included with your recessed light for exact installation procedures.

The result is the amount of space to leave between each light. Installing recessed lights has become a popular lighting option for rooms with a drop ceiling. If you had clicked on the link of the of the lights that we used you would have seen this in the description feature clips to secure the housing to the ceiling surface. Then paint the ceiling and finally install the recessed light trim and lamps photo 12.