How Do You Install Recessed Lighting In Drop Ceiling Panels?
Drop ceilings or suspended ceilings are commonly used as a ceiling finish in basements and home theaters. Installing recessed lights has become a popular lighting option for rooms with 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. Determine the locations for the recessed lights. Use the graph paper to make a scale drawing of the room and layout each recessed light location on the drawing. Remove one tile from the drop ceiling and measure the distance from the ceiling grid to the floor joists, multiply the distance by four. Each recessed light will require four additional support points. Multiplying by four will give you a rough idea of the amount of suspension wire needed for each recessed light. Remove the ceiling tile at each recessed light location. Run the wire to each location or hire
