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Recessed Lighting Installation

General Tools and Materials:

Printable PDF of Recessed Lighting Installation Instructions
  • Light Fixtures Light Fixtures
  • Jig Saw with Finish Blade Jig Saw with Finish Blade
  • Screw Gun / Drill Driver & Bits Screw Gun / Drill Driver & Bits
  • Pencil Pencil
  • Safety Glasses Safety Glasses
Installation Overview
Light fixtures installed in a beam
WARNINGS
  • Consult a licensed electrician if your installation requires electrical work that you are unfamiliar with.
  • Follow local building and fire codes as well as the light manufacturer’s recommended clearances.
  • Turn electricity off prior to starting any electrical work.
  • Pull all electrical prior to installing the beam and lights.
  • Wear safety glasses during the entire installation process.

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Directions

Measure Beam

Step 1

Measure Beam

Ensure your fixture has adequate clearance inside the beam.

Mark Location of the Hole

Step 2

Mark Location of the Hole

Tools:

  • Pencil

Determine the location of your light. Mark the cut based on the light manufacturers instructions/template.

Cut Holes

Step 3

Cut Holes

Tools:

  • Safety Glasses
  • Jig Saw with Finish Blade
  • Screw Gun/Drill Driver & Drill Bits
  • Driver Bits

Install Beam

Step 4

Install Beam

Tools:

  • Safety Glasses
  • Screw Gun/Drill Driver & Drill Bits

Install the beam based on the appropriate installation guide over the electrical work. Ensure that all electrical has been pulled prior to gluing and screwing the beam in place.

Connect the Light Fixture to the Electrical Supply

Step 5

Connect the Light Fixture to the Electrical Supply

Tools:

  • Safety Glasses
  • Light Fixtures

Insert Fixture

Step 6

Insert Fixture

Tools:

  • Safety Glasses
  • Light Fixtures

Insert fixture into the beam and finish according to light fixture manufacturer instructions.