How Do You Locate Can Ceiling Lights?
Can lights are popular because of their wide range of finishing trim and the ability to use a large variety of bulb types. Trim kits are available to configure can lights as spotlights, floodlights, area lights, or task lights. Placement of can lights involves working around several constraints, including other ceiling utilities, ability to route wire and area of illumination for chosen fixtures. Can lights can be installed either in existing or new ceilings. Determine the type of can light fixture you wish to install, and the planned bulb type. Can lights are available with multiple bulb styles and wattages, including Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL). Consult the first table listed in the American Lighting Association reference below to determine the number of square feet your choice of light is capable of illuminating. Divide your ceiling into square blocks, each the size of the result determined in step 2. This can be done with masking tape, small pencil marks, or just a rough est
