Measure the ceiling hole to determine the size housing and trim you need.
Where to install recessed ceiling lights.
Recessed lights with baffle trim provide a full wide beam of light.
There are special considerations for angled ceilings.
The result is the amount of space to leave between each light.
What s above the ceiling.
Sunco lights i used.
Also known as can lights this type of light can be used for ambiance task lighting or to highlight decor around your home.
If an attic is above the ceiling the project is pretty straightforward.
Recessed lighting gives a sleek and understated glow in living rooms and other gathering spaces in your home.
Use fish tape to pull 14 2 nonmetallic electrical cable from light hole to light hole.
This will give good spacing for general room lighting.
For example recessed lighting spacing for an 8 foot high ceiling would be 4 feet between each light.
Recessed lights with eyeball trim allow the light to rotate so you can focus it on a specific area.
Mark the locations for the recessed lights on the ceiling.
Choose locations that fall between joists and away from other obstructions.
The great thing about this install is you don t need the recessed lightin.
These dimmable wafer lights are under 1.
A good general rule for placement if to divide the height of the ceiling by two.
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You ll need to specifically use recessed lights for sloped ceilings to make sure the light beam of light shines in the correct direction.
In this video i should you how to install recessed lighting in your home or office.
Recessed lights give you lighting that s functional but hidden in the ceiling.