Installing New Construction Recessed Lights In Existing Ceiling

Recessed lighting is easiest to install during new construction but can be retrofitted into existing ceilings.

Installing new construction recessed lights in existing ceiling.

For more lighting tips see our lighting and ceiling f. Installing recessed lighting is made easier by carefully choosing the right fixture. 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. Because recessed lighting is installed in the ceiling it s simplest to put in.

Use the template provided with your light kit to draw the outline for each opening. I installed this recessed lighting fixture between the trusses. Repeat to connect and install the remaining recessed light housings. 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.

Learn how to install recessed lighting also known as can lights with our light installation tutorial. 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. 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. Then mark the planned locations before drilling or cutting any holes.

This video shows how to install recessed lights recessed lighting installation.