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Installation of recessed ceiling lights.
Both new construction and remodel projects take this long to install each one.
The result is the amount of space to leave between each light.
For example recessed lighting spacing for an 8 foot high ceiling would be 4 feet between each light.
Repeat this for each light fixture.
The basic installation of recessed can lights runs from 200 to 250 per fixture for labor alone for each fixture the process takes about 2 1 2 hours at a 85 to 105 per hour labor rate.
This guide will explain how to install recessed lighting on a sloped or vaulted ceiling.
Mark the locations for the recessed lights on the ceiling.
The excess wire gives you enough slack to wire the new fixtures.
A good general rule for placement if to divide the height of the ceiling by two.
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Follow the instructions included with your recessed light for exact installation procedures.
Choose locations that fall between joists and away from other obstructions.
Then paint the ceiling and finally install the recessed light trim and lamps photo 12.
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.
Drill a hole through the drywall ceiling at each light location using a drill and 6 inch diameter hole saw.
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Pull cable from the power source to the first recessed light and leave approximately 18 inches of wire hanging from the ceiling.
A recessed light assembly consists of the housing photos 8 and 9 trim photo 12 and lamp.