Framing the soffit opening.
How to install recessed lighting in kitchen soffit.
Attaching drywall to the framing.
In a home environment you can install recessed soffit lighting in kitchens and bathrooms or the library den or theatre room.
But the 8 in height is the minimum needed to handle the depth of the recessed lights.
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Make sure that the area is big enough.
Larger rooms may benefit visually with upsized soffits.
Step 1 identify the locations.
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Led recessed lights install in circular openings in the soffit.
Slip the can s box into the hole and then push the can body up into the hole until its flange is tight to the ceiling.
First of all you need to identify the areas in the soffit where you want to install the lights.
Most models of recessed lighting housing have four clips that clamp the can to the ceiling by pushing down on top of the drywall.
Pull the clips in so they do not protrude outside the can.
Removing the existing fluorescent lighting.
Using a recessed lighting kit can make the entire process easier since they group all the materials you need for multiple light installation in one box.
Taping the new drywall and texturing the entire ceiling.
The trim will be the light s only visible area.
You can make soffits wider or taller to suit larger rooms if you wish.
This guide will show you the basics of how to lay out recessed lighting.