You re going to have to repair or replace them periodically.
Replacing recessed lighting drywall.
When you re installing a recessed light and you accidentally make the ceiling hole too small but only slightly the fix is simple but messy.
You must have all electrical power off to the fixture before attempting replacement.
However your recessed lights won t last forever.
Sucking away the drywall dust with a shop vacuum as you file helps to reduce dust.
Shut the recessed light fixture s power off at the main electrical panel with the circuit breaker.
To make matters worse you are often fighting against lights that refuse to stay secure in the ceiling.
For more lighting tips see our lighting and ceiling f.
Use a hand held jab saw to patiently file away drywall until the recessed light fits into the hole.
Recessed lights can be an excellent addition to your home.
Recessed lights are sleek clean and an asset to any modern home.
But recessed light installation can be difficult dirty and tiring because you are working with your arms above your head.
Learn how to install recessed lighting also known as can lights with our light installation tutorial.
To replace them with pot lights which are of course round means an expensive ceiling patch job in addition to the lights themselves incidentally i have been quoted 150 per pot light for labor and materials excluding the ceiling patch seems expensive to me as there is.
Our house has a 6 can light over the bath shower.
I am going to replace the recessed can light with a broan vent light.
If you re wondering how to do that you ve come to the right place.