Recessed lighting can elevate your kitchen and living spaces, transforming your home into a magazine-worthy space. By replacing bulky fixtures, recessed lighting gives your home a sleek and clean appearance. To achieve a modern aesthetic, have a local electrician install track or recessed lighting throughout your home.
Recessed and Track Lighting Installation: Discover Your Options
Before beginning your recessed lighting project, you must understand what it is. These are lights situated within the ceiling unlike light fixtures that hang from it. The type of lighting you choose will be based on two factors: whether the lighting will be in contact with the ceiling insulation and whether it will be installed before the ceiling is in place (for example during a new home construction build or a home renovation).
During a home construction project, an electrician can access the space directly above the desired installation area, making it easy to install the recessed lights without disrupting the existing ceiling structure. Alternatively, canless disc lights are installed directly into a hole in the ceiling and do not require housing or a j-box.
Understanding the Process
Installing lighting does require cutting into your existing ceiling. In addition, it will require new wiring and, in some cases, an electric panel upgrade. The Milton Electric team is equipped to help with all stages of installing recessed lighting. Our team of electricians will help with:
- Identifying the best areas to install recessed lights.
- Educating homeowners on the differences between LED lights and incandescent light fixtures.
- Advising on traditional can (or pot) light fixtures vs. canless disc fixtures.
- Providing expertise on the best selection for wet areas (showers, outdoors, kitchens, etc.)
- Deciding on the type of light dimmers to purchase to add ambiance to your home.
- Assisting in choosing your ideal color temperature and lumen outputs for your home.
- Creating your desired aesthetic while keeping your budget in mind.
Recessed Lighting Installation in the Baltimore-Metro Area
If you are interested in track or recessed lighting installation in the Baltimore-Metro area, give the Milton Electric team a call! We have extensive background and expertise in installing thousands of lights in homes and commercial buildings. Let's work together to elevate your home’s aesthetic.
Recessed & Track Lighting Installation FAQs
How to install recessed lighting in your home?
An electrician will first determine the best placement for installing recessed lighting in your home. Then, depending on where the power source is located, they will see if electrical wiring needs to be added or extended. Your electrician will abide by the right electrical code, electrical safety, and will ensure the recessed lighting will be connected to your home's electrical system.
How many recessed lights do I need installed in my home?
The number of recessed lights you need depends on multiple factors, including the ceiling height, the room size, and the desired lighting aesthetic you want to achieve. However, to get an idea of how many recessed lights you should install it is recommended that you add up the height of your ceiling and divide it by two. This will provide you with an estimated number of recessed lights you should consider for your designated area.
What is the difference between can vs can-less recessed lighting?
Can and canless recessed lighting differ in size, design, and installation. For example, can recessed lighting requires housing and is usually installed during a home remodel or a renovation project. These lights are made to be a part of the existing ceiling, whereas a canless recessed light doesn’t require housing and gives a minimalistic aesthetic. It’s also common for canless recessed lighting to have dimmer switches, making the lighting adjustable for your needs.