Mark the locations for the recessed lights on the ceiling.
Installing can lights in existing ceiling.
Turn off the electricity to the circuit you ll be working on.
Locate the ceiling joists on either side of the desired locations for each of the recessed lights using a stud finder.
Choose locations that fall between joists and away from.
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Use a stud finder to make sure the holes do not overlap a joist.
1cut a hole in the ceiling.
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Learn how to install recessed lighting also known as can lights with our light installation tutorial.
Drill a hole through the drywall ceiling at each light location using a drill and 6 inch diameter hole.
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.