Installing Can Lights In Kitchen
Mark the locations for the recessed lights on the ceiling.
Installing can lights in kitchen. Before beginning the project cut the electricity to the room in which youll be working. One important point is that you do not have to use an old work fixture just because you want to mount the light in an existing ceilingnew construction fixtures are as the name implies designed to be mounted in open joisting and then surrounded by the new ceiling material. Thecousindan shows you how to install recessed lights in your ceiling also known as can lights.
This project guide details how to install recessed lighting and which recessed lighting parts youll need to complete the job. Drill a hole through the drywall ceiling at each light location using a drill and 6 inch diameter hole saw. Choose locations that fall between joists and away from other obstructions.
A set of three pendant lights should be just as high up spaced apart evenly and be at least six inches from the edge of the island. If you are adding. Recessed lights are an effective option for both new construction and remodeling if youre looking for lighting thats functional but hidden in the ceiling.
Learn how to install recessed lighting also known as can lights with our light installation tutorial. For more lighting tips see our lighting and ceiling fans playlist. Remodeling style recessed light fixture 142 nonmetallic electrical cable twist on wire connectors tools for how to install recessed lights.
In this video electrician charles vargas shows how to install recessed lights. How to install can lights in the kitchen ceiling. Shopping list for how to install recessed lights.
Turn off the electricity to the circuit youll be working on. Kitchen light spacing best practices kitchen lighting tips in this diy video we cover concepts of kitchen lighting design ideas can light spacing proper placement of recessed lighting in kitchens. This method uses the new work style light fixture instead of the old work style that only.