Installing New Construction Recessed Lights In Existing Ceiling

Watch the entire process step by step.

Installing new construction recessed lights in existing ceiling.

Learn how to install recessed lighting also known as can lights with our light installation tutorial. Installing recessed lighting is made easier by carefully choosing the right fixture. Then mark the planned locations before drilling or cutting any holes. 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. Whether you re installing recessed lights in new construction or remodeling a room first plan your light placement. 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. 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.

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

Make the wire connections inside a new metal junction box.