How To Install Recessed Ceiling Lights

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How to install recessed ceiling lights. 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. Position the lights step 4. Insert supports for recessed lighting step 3.

Lay out drop ceiling recessed lights step 2. Connect one on one with a pro immediately through just answer a today s homeowner partner. Electrical tape step 1.

Choose locations that fall between joists and away from. Run your recessed lighting wires cut the power to the light that is currently in your ceiling and then remove it. Lock off the wires into the wire connectors push lock system organizing the same colors together into one push lock.

Put the wires and connectors back into the fixture box. Cut the hole with a drill with a hole cutting attachment and mark all light locations. Drill a hole through the drywall ceiling at each light location using a drill and 6 inch diameter hole.

Take care of the wires that are coming into the light fixture from your ceiling because these will be connected to the new wire that will go to your recessed lights. Add bulbs and trim. Wire the lights step 5.

Mark the locations for the recessed lights on the ceiling.