How To Install Recessed Lighting In Suspended Ceiling

How to Install Recessed Lighting in Suspended Ceiling

Recessed lighting fixtures can add a stylish and functional touch to any room, and they are relatively easy to install in a suspended ceiling. By following these simple steps, you can have your new recessed lighting up and running in no time. ### Tools and Materials Before you begin, gather the following tools and materials: * Recessed lighting fixtures * Hole saw or drywall cutter * Drill * Screwdriver * Wire strippers * Electrical tape * Wire nuts ### Step 1: Determine Fixture Placement Start by determining where you want to place your recessed lighting fixtures. The number and spacing of the fixtures will depend on the size of the room and the amount of light you need. Generally, you should space the fixtures no more than 6 feet apart. ### Step 2: Cut the Holes Once you have determined the fixture placement, use a hole saw or drywall cutter to cut the holes in the ceiling. The size of the holes will depend on the size of the fixtures you have chosen. ### Step 3: Install the Fixtures Insert the recessed lighting fixtures into the holes in the ceiling. Make sure that the fixtures are flush with the surface of the ceiling. ### Step 4: Connect the Wires Strip the ends of the wires coming from the fixtures and the ceiling. Connect the black wires together with a wire nut, and connect the white wires together with a wire nut. Wrap the exposed wire ends with electrical tape. ### Step 5: Secure the Fixtures Tighten the screws on the recessed lighting fixtures to secure them in place. ### Step 6: Install the Bulbs Install the light bulbs in the recessed lighting fixtures. ### Step 7: Turn on the Power Turn on the power to the recessed lighting circuit and check that the lights are working properly. ### Tips for Installing Recessed Lighting in Suspended Ceiling * If you are not comfortable working with electricity, it is best to hire an electrician to install your recessed lighting. * Be sure to turn off the power to the recessed lighting circuit before you begin working. * Wear safety glasses and gloves when working with power tools and electricity. * If you are installing multiple recessed lighting fixtures, be sure to use a level to make sure that the fixtures are installed evenly. * Recessed lighting fixtures can get hot, so be sure to keep them away from flammable materials.