In this video i should you how to install recessed lighting in your home or office.
Installing new construction recessed lights in existing ceiling.
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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Whether you re installing recessed lights in new construction or remodeling a room first plan your light placement.
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.
Repeat to connect and install the remaining recessed light housings.
Recessed lighting is easiest to install during new construction but can be retrofitted into existing ceilings.
Then mark the planned locations before drilling or cutting any holes.
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.
Use the template provided with your light kit to draw the outline for each opening.
Installing recessed lighting is made easier by carefully choosing the right fixture.
This video shows how to install recessed lights recessed lighting installation.
Because recessed lighting is installed in the ceiling it s simplest to put in.
The great thing about this install is you don t need the recessed lightin.
Make the wire connections inside a new metal junction box.