A recessed light consists of two components the housing and the trim.
Recessed ceiling light fixture.
The housing is what is recessed into the ceiling wall ground and consists of the light source mounting and other electrical parts.
Recessed light fixtures are flush with the ceiling making them great for rooms with low ceilings.
Use this guide to learn how to install retrofit recessed lighting and upgrade old recessed lights.
In fact most remodel recessed lighting is now led type lighting because of the ease of installation as well as the energy efficiency.
Converting a standard ceiling light fixture to a recessed light involves removing the old fixture and its electrical box and installing the new recessed light usually in the same place.
However if you select the wrong one the whole interior design will be screwed.
Not only is each fixture is designed specifically for small spaces where height clearance is limited such as beams or ductwork you can change the color temperature with a flick of a button.
The trim is what s visible to people in the room and gives the light its aesthetic and depending on what you choose can be used to.
Housing trim style and bulb or lamp type.
A recessed light sometimes called a can light has both its housing and bulb recessed above the ceiling drywall.
Sometimes called can lights or downlights these fixtures have three main components that can define the type of recessed light.
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The lights are also available in warm and cool white for wider lighting options.