I m thinking three rows of three 6 lights so 9 lights total with each row on its own switch so i can turn off the rows closest to the tv when watching a movie.
How to 4 lights in ceiling with no attic.
With the use of a remodelling recessed light housing recessed lights can be mounted from underneath the ceiling so you won t have to access the top of the ceiling and the ceiling joists from the attic.
Put a circuit tester plug into an electric outlet to ensure the circuit for the room is off.
Also cut the end of the cable that hangs from the hole in the light embedded in the ceiling about 6 inches long.
Place the light up to the installation location and trace around the housing or housing template with a pencil.
The room is good size.
You can also make a small hole in the ceiling and insert an un bent coat hanger into the ceiling to feel.
From the recessed light hole pass the power cord through the ceiling to the hole in the light switch.
Installing a ceiling fan in an area where you have no attic access is a relatively easy task if you have the right materials and you take your time.
Cut the wire with wire cutters.
No light should turn on.
Drill a 3 4 inch hole inside the template outline and remove the cutout with a jigsaw or drywall saw.
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Make sure there are no obstructions in your ceiling as you plan where your lights will be.
Wear safety goggles and a dusk mask when working overhead to protect your eyes and lungs from.
Since it is only the one outlet on a switch and no wires currently in the ceiling the running of the cable will be a pain.
Use your stud finder to locate any joists that may be in the way.
Then use a key hole saw to start cutting from the hole and around the traced circle.
Here is your step by step guide to help you with this do it yourself lighting project.
It helps if there is a circuit already available in the place where you wish to install your fan but it s important to note that you can t simply take down a light fixture and replace it with a fan.
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