How To Install Can Lights In A Drop Ceiling

Install four suspension clips two on each side to the floor joists above the ceiling tile.

How to install can lights in a drop ceiling. Make ceiling cut outs for lights. Install an extra hanger wire at each corner of the tiles where the lights are being installed. I used utilitech lig.

Cut the first hole out using a keyhole saw or utility knife. Many commercial lights come with their own hanging wire so in addition to clipping them to the tile you can hang them from the ceiling bar for extra support. Drop ceiling tiles won t support the weight of a recessed light by itself.

Run wire to their respective positions. Install and wire your lights. This video goes over the process of how to install simple can lights in a drop ceiling how to wire them up and install the face plates.

Plan the run of can lights. Shut off power at the circuit panel. Do this in the exact center of the tile and double check that the opening is sized according to your light s installation instructions.

On each ceiling tile where you re adding a recessed light trace the light s outline. Add the light bulb and enjoy. For small round lights you could potentially use a wire hanger to attach the light to the support beam above the ceiling.