Also known as a secondary ceiling suspended ceiling t bar ceiling or false ceiling it most often conceals air ducts or pipes for a clean look in a previously unfinished area.
Installing pot lights in suspended ceiling.
Recessed lighting looks great in any room and it is an especially good fit for a space with drop ceilings such as a basement.
Installing a drop ceiling allows you to conceal the pipes and ducts while still allowing access for needed repairs.
Recessed lights look sleek and illuminate brightly without sacrificing any headroom.
This guide will outline the basics of how to install recessed lights in a drop ceiling.
Whether installing a new drop ceiling or mounting the recessed lights in an existing ceiling you need to address the electrical requirements of the lights and the additional support that each recessed light fixture will require.
For example recessed lighting spacing for an 8 foot high ceiling would be 4 feet between each light.
Remember that ideal light placement can differ from room to room.
Loop a 16 gauge wire through the eye bolts in the ceiling joists that hold the drop ceiling in place.
When you install suspended ceilings you should consider the type of lighting to install.
Diy cost of materials.
Installing can lights in a recessed ceiling is easier than ever.
By installing a dropped or suspended ceiling you are able to make the ceiling lower and more cost effective to heat.
When you are converting a basement rather than install new drywall ceilings you can install suspended ceilings which go up quickly.
20 to 30 minutes per light.
Installing recessed lights has become a popular lighting option for rooms with a drop ceiling.
The result is the amount of space to leave between each light.
You simply remove the section of ceiling tile trace and cut the light pattern out then wire.
Make sure to install them with the grid of the ceiling supporting the weight of the light.
Drop ceilings consist of a grid suspended from a ceiling with tiles placed.