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.
How to install led recessed lighting in existing ceiling.
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This will give good spacing for general room lighting.
The result is the amount of space to leave between each light.
A good general rule for placement if to divide the height of the ceiling by two.
Learn how to install recessed lighting also known as can lights with our light installation tutorial.
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If you have an existing light fixture that you are replacing disconnect it before you begin the process of how to wire recessed lights.
Run nm b cable from the power source to a switch box and then to the first hole allowing at least 18 inches of extra cable to make wiring easy.
Securely lock each clip by tapping it with a hammer and slotted screwdriver.
We took down the ugly fluorescent light and want to install 6 led recessed lights in an oval or square pattern.
From above the ceiling find the existing electrical cable that comes from the wall switch and connect it to the new cable strung between the recessed lights.
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A step by step walk through of how to install an additional recessed can light in your ceiling without having to cut it open to run wire.
The great thing about this install is you don t need the recessed lightin.
I want to do the same thing in our kitchen and there is no attic.
Repeat to connect and install the remaining recessed light housings.
For example recessed lighting spacing for an 8 foot high ceiling would be 4 feet between each light.
In this video i should you how to install recessed lighting in your home or office.