How To Install Recessed Lighting Popcorn Ceiling

How to Install Recessed Lighting in a Popcorn Ceiling

Recessed lighting, also known as can lights, is a popular choice for adding ambient or task lighting to a room. They're perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas where you need bright, evenly distributed light. If you have a popcorn ceiling, you may be wondering if you can install recessed lighting. The answer is yes! Installing recessed lighting in a popcorn ceiling is a bit more challenging than installing it in a smooth ceiling, but it's still possible to do it yourself with the right tools and materials. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it: ### Tools and Materials * Recessed lighting fixtures * Junction box * Electrical wire * Wire nuts * Screwdriver * Drill * Drywall saw * Safety glasses * Dust mask * Ladder ### Safety First Before you begin, make sure to turn off the power to the area where you're working. You should also wear safety glasses and a dust mask to protect yourself from dust and debris. ### Step 1: Mark the Location of the Recessed Lights Use a pencil to mark the location of each recessed light fixture on the ceiling. Make sure the marks are evenly spaced and that there are no obstructions in the way. ### Step 2: Cut the Holes for the Junction Boxes Once you've marked the location of the recessed lights, use a drywall saw to cut holes for the junction boxes. The holes should be slightly larger than the junction boxes so that they can fit snugly inside. ### Step 3: Install the Junction Boxes Insert the junction boxes into the holes in the ceiling and secure them with screws. Make sure the junction boxes are level and flush with the ceiling. ### Step 4: Run the Electrical Wire Run electrical wire from the junction boxes to the recessed light fixtures. Be sure to use wire nuts to connect the wires together. ### Step 5: Install the Recessed Light Fixtures Insert the recessed light fixtures into the junction boxes and secure them with screws. Make sure the light fixtures are level and flush with the ceiling. ### Step 6: Turn on the Power and Test the Lights Turn on the power to the area where you're working and test the recessed lights to make sure they're working properly. ### Tips for Installing Recessed Lighting in a Popcorn Ceiling * Use a sharp drywall saw to cut the holes for the junction boxes. A dull saw will tear the popcorn ceiling and make it difficult to insert the junction boxes. * Be careful not to cut the electrical wires when you're cutting the holes for the junction boxes. * Use wire nuts to connect the electrical wires together. Do not twist the wires together and tape them. * Make sure the recessed light fixtures are level and flush with the ceiling before you secure them with screws. * Turn on the power to the area where you're working and test the recessed lights to make sure they're working properly before you leave the room.