There are two basic components to recessed lighting.
Replace fluorescent light with recessed.
The first thing you need to do is identify the type of ceiling you have.
Ideas for replacing fluorescent lighting boxes if you decide to replace the entire fixture and it s hardwired you ll see the wires sticking out of an electrical box in the ceiling.
Changing a standard incandescent light bulb is of course the simplest of tasks.
Squeeze the side spring clips to remove the light housing.
This video will take you through the first few steps to safely remove fluorescent lighting to how to replace with incandescent lighting.
Take a look at the barrina 8 foot led bulb for example.
Recessed lights can be installed where the fluorescent box was removed and carried on throughout the length of the room.
Remove the old trim from the outer ring of the housing.
Once the ceiling is smooth apply a fresh coat of paint to blend it together to replace a fluorescent fixture with a chandelier type of fixture or a ceiling fan you have to make sure that the.
You should see the light socket at the top of the well.
How to replace fluorescent lighting.
You can choose decorative trims in a variety of styles and colors to match whatever look you re going for in the room.
Let s look at a few options for replacing your old lights with modern recessed lighting.
However you may find yourself pausing when it comes time to replace a long tube style fluorescent lamp that is not.
Position the lights above your main work area and throughout the room.
The trims and the housings.
Then you ll know what your options are.
The center of the room may require additional lighting.
The box is usually offset from the center of the ceiling which isn t ideal for a dome light but it works well for track lighting.
The recessed light trims are basically the parts of the fixture that you can see on the outside.
We will walk you thr.
Recessed lighting is ideal for kitchens and it s what you ll find in most new homes.
One way to use pocket lights is to install them around the perimeter of the area.
With over 5500 lumens of output this champ works like a pro while consuming only a mere 44 wattages of power.
A 4 lamp 4 foot fixture can go from what you have now about 7200 lumens in led terms or the equivalent of replacing a fixture that has four brand new fluorescent tubes with four 1800 lumen led tubes to nearly twice as bright about 12 000 lumens with four 3000 lumen led tubes depending on the lumen rating of your led replacement tube.