Recessed lighting lends a clean, streamlined look to a room.
Are recessed light fixtures a good choice for you?
Read on to discover the types and pros and consfor yourself.
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What Is Recessed Lighting?
Recessed lighting is a light fixture installed into a ceiling concealing the light bulb and the housing.
The light bulb and housing sit flush inside the ceiling.
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This lighting is also known as can lights or downlights.
Some fixtures are designed for retrofit installation in an existing electrical box cutout.
Fixtures should be rated for use near insulation (IC housing rated/canned) whenever ceiling insulation is present.
When a ceiling is not insulated, a fixture with non-IC housing (canless) may be used.
Most LED-only fixtures are rated for use near ceiling insulation.
Recessed lighting can be aDIY installationfor those comfortable working with electrical components.
This pop in of installation can have the look of an airport runway.
IC-rated canned lights are constructed with two cans so the outer can keep cooler near insulation.
Non-ic-rated canless lights have one can and can be used where there’s no danger of touching insulation.
Besides IC ratings, there are different trim and bulb types to consider for recessed lighting.
Compact fluorescent lamps, incandescents, and halogens are phased out and replaced by LEDs.
The shape of the bulb is also a factor in the direction the light is emitted.
Where to Use Recessed Lighting
Achieveunique decor effectsusing recessed lighting because the lights aim or push illumination.
Rather than use recessed lighting for general illumination, use them to target details.
There is the canless light, which is a recessed light inside the ceiling without the housing.
Recessed lighting sits inside the ceiling while other types of ceiling lights hang outside of the ceiling.
How Much Does It Cost to Install Recessed Lighting?Angi.
