Cut Holes for Recessed Lighting
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First ceiling install went smooth but we've got a pretty wild application for it coming up next!! 🫣
What happens here
If your ceiling design includes recessed lighting, now is the time to mark and cut the holes. Using a cordless drill equipped with a hole saw of the correct diameter for your chosen recessed light fixtures, carefully cut circular openings in the tongue and groove planks at predetermined locations. Ensure that the holes are aligned and spaced according to your lighting plan. Once the holes are cut, the electrical wiring (which should be pre-run and accessible in the ceiling cavity) can be pulled through, and the recessed light housings can be installed as you progress with planking, or after a section is completed.
Goal: Prepare the ceiling planks for recessed light fixture installation
Tools and materials
- Cordless Drill — Powering the hole saw to cut openings for lights
- Hole Saw — Cutting perfectly circular holes for recessed light fixtures. The size should match the light fixture specifications
- Measuring Tape — Accurately marking the locations for light fixtures
- Pencil — Marking cut lines and fixture locations
- Recessed Light Fixtures — The lighting elements to be installed in the ceiling