Attach ceiling medallion with clean release tape.
Replacing ceiling lights with recessed lights.
Then you ll know what your options are.
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Recessed lighting is ideal for kitchens and it s what you ll find in most new homes.
In most cases a flush mount light fixture will cover the hole occupied by the recessed fixture.
Many people find value in undertaking recessed lighting conversion.
Let s look at a few options for replacing your old lights with modern recessed lighting.
Unless you re extraordinarily tall you ll probably need a step ladder for this project.
The first step to replacing these recessed lights is to remove the light bulb by simply unscrewing it from the socket.
Learning how to replace recessed lighting is not difficult with a recessed lighting conversion kit.
A recessed light sometimes called a can light has both its housing and bulb recessed above the ceiling drywall.
These led marvels install easily and contribute to energy savings which can add up when you consider that most recessed lighting layouts in a home consist of multiple bulbs.
Typically the hole left by a recessed fixture is larger than most caps making necessary the use of a ceiling medallion to cover difference.
The hole in my ceiling is about 8 inches but the inside of the housing is 5 inches.
This temporarily secures medallion in place while finishing installation of fixture.
If an attic is above the ceiling run the wire from the attic.
Repeat this for each light fixture.
Converting a standard ceiling light fixture to a recessed light involves removing the old fixture and its electrical box and installing the new recessed light usually in the same place.
Remove the light bulbs from the fixture.
Turn off the circuit breaker on the service panel for the light circuit being worked on.
The first thing you need to do is identify the type of ceiling you have.
The excess wire gives you enough slack to wire the new fixtures.
A medallion is not needed if installing a ceiling mount fixture.
Pull cable from the power source to the first recessed light and leave approximately 18 inches of wire hanging from the ceiling.