Wiring Recessed Lights In Finished Ceiling

If you have an existing light fixture that you are replacing disconnect it before you begin the process of how to wire recessed lights.

Wiring recessed lights in finished ceiling.

Secure the wiring along the ceiling joists with wire staples using a hammer. The excess wire gives you enough slack to wire the new fixtures. 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. Remodeling electrical boxes or old work boxes are used to add electrical outlets light switches and lights to finished rooms in a home.

If a finished area is above the ceiling use a long. Pull cable from the power source to the first recessed light and leave approximately 18 inches of wire hanging from the ceiling. If an attic is above the ceiling run the wire from the attic. Step 3 cut lengths of electrical wire.

Determine a plan for laying out your recessed lighting and install the recessed lights into the ceiling. Run a length of 14 2 with ground electrical cable between the junction box and one of the recessed lights. Take your tape measure and measure the distances between the recessed lighting. Run nm b cable from the power source to a switch box and then to the first hole allowing at least 18 inches of extra cable to make wiring easy.

Watch the entire process step by step.