Installing Pot Lights In Ceiling
Recessed lighting most commonly known in canada as pot lights is a light fixture installed right into the ceiling.
Installing pot lights in ceiling. The light fixture is installed above the ceiling light but thin trim might be on top of the ceiling material. Install four suspension clips two on each side to the floor joists above the ceiling tile. Drill a hole in the top plate.
Cut the hole with a drill with a hole cutting attachment and mark all light locations. How to install recessed lights. Make sure you do not snag any wires that may be in the ceiling cavity.
Do this before cutting the holes for your pot lights downlight or can lights can. To install pot lights or recessed lighting you need to locate your beams. No part of a pot light is hanging down or visible when installed properly.
Drill through the top plate and the joists to create a route for the cables see figure a. From the top and bottom of the joists. Position the clips off center by about 7 inches then cut enough wire to run between each clip and the main ceiling grid plus 24 inches of extra wire to complete a securing wrap at each attach point.
Keep the holes centered on the plate and at least 2 in.