Adding Recessed Lighting To Existing Ceiling

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Adding recessed lighting to existing ceiling.

Attic access is not needed and you won t need to patch the ceiling after. Replacing existing ceiling lights with recessed lighting can dramatically change the lighting effects of a room. Connect the the black from the recessed lights to the black ungrounded hot wire that s controlled by the dimmer. Recessed lighting fixtures made specifically for remodeling projects allow you to add light to any room.

Since the light fixture is recessed these lights can make a room feel more. Learn how to install recessed lights without attic access with this tutorial. Insert the remodel recessed light housing up into the ceiling until the tabs on the side click or snap in place to hold it up. They are then wired to the.

Recessed lighting designed for new construction is configured to be placed up in the ceiling between the joists with mounting brackets that get nailed into the strapping. Learn how to install recessed lighting also known as can lights with our light installation tutorial. Most models of recessed light housing have four clips that clamp the can to the ceiling by pushing down on top of the drywall. Connect the white wire that leads to the recessed lights and the white wire from the fan light to the white wire in the ceiling box.

Insert the recessed light trim up onto the recessed light housing and.