Installing New Construction Recessed Lights In Existing Ceiling

Use the template provided with your light kit to draw the outline for each opening.

Installing new construction recessed lights in existing ceiling.

Watch the entire process step by step. 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. Recessed lighting is easiest to install during new construction but can be retrofitted into existing ceilings. 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 f. Because recessed lighting is installed in the ceiling it s simplest to put in. 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 ceiling new construction fixtures are as the name implies designed to be mounted in open joisting and then surrounded by the new ceiling material. Installing recessed lighting is made easier by carefully choosing the right fixture.

Make the wire connections inside a new metal junction box. Whether you re installing recessed lights in new construction or remodeling a room first plan your light placement. 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. I installed this recessed lighting fixture between the trusses.

Repeat to connect and install the remaining recessed light housings.