How To Mount Can Lights In Drop Ceiling

Installing recessed lighting in drop ceiling is a relatively straightforward process that can be accomplished with some basic tools and materials. Here are the steps involved:

Gather Your Materials

Recessed lighting housings
Can lights
Wire connectors
Electrical tape
Screwdriver
Measuring tape
Pencil

Determine the Placement of the Lights

Decide how many lights you want and where you want them placed. Use a measuring tape and pencil to mark the locations of the lights on the drop ceiling.

Cut Holes for the Lights

Use a hole saw to cut holes in the drop ceiling for the recessed lighting housings. The size of the holes will depend on the size of the housings.

Install the Recessed Lighting Housings

Insert the recessed lighting housings into the holes in the drop ceiling. Make sure that the housings are flush with the ceiling.

Wire the Lights

Connect the wires from the lights to the wires from the recessed lighting housings. Use wire connectors to secure the connections and then wrap the connections with electrical tape.

Install the Can Lights

Insert the can lights into the recessed lighting housings. The can lights will snap into place.

Turn on the Lights

Turn on the lights to make sure they are working properly.

Tips:

Be sure to turn off the power before you begin working.
If you are not comfortable working with electricity, it is best to hire a qualified electrician.
Use a stud finder to locate the joists in the ceiling before you cut the holes for the lights.
Make sure that the holes you cut are slightly smaller than the size of the recessed lighting housings.
Use a level to make sure that the recessed lighting housings are installed flush with the ceiling.