How To Install Pot Lights In Living Room Ceiling | Thin Recessed LED Dimmable Lights For Beginners!

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Hi Friends! Today I will be showing you How To Install Pot Lights In Your Living Room Ceiling. These are Thin Recessed LED Dimmable Lights! I’ll explain how I installed everting from painting and prepping the ceiling, to full wiring up your attic and final install of the Pot lights! Just follow along! This is a great and EASY project for Beginners!
I broke down the process into 3 parts! Just click on which part you need help with:
- Product Review And Tools Used - 1:23
- Ceiling Preparation and Layout - 6:19
- Wiring To Attic And Pot Light Wiring Install - 14:29
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[@scottsachs2547]

I have watched other channels to do this, and they have confused me!! OMG!! Your channel was the most clearest instruction video! Thank you soooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, I totally understand!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! thank you so much for the amazing feedback! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@tylerngo4894]

I totally agreed with you Scott, I have same issue.

[@floydmaronge8001]

How far apart did you put the fixtures? How did you come come up with the spacing?

[@floydmaronge8001]

Why didn’t you install Romeo connectors, why did you install the lights so close to the walls?

[@junyanlee4618]

cannot agree more!

[@anonymousperson4363]

For someone who's not a licensed electrician, you sure did give more, better details than many of the other videos I have seen.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊 I’m glad I could be of help! Please don’t forget the NM connectors for the Jboxes. I forgot to mention. 🙏🏽

[@pagalhokya]

Man, you showed what I couldn't' find in any other video. I'm a beginner and didn't know how all the lights would be connected, but you made it look easy and explained it really well. Subbed!

[@siyifu50]

Thank you for showing the footage in the attic and how to wire the lights from the spool. That's something not shown in other videos that was especially valuable to me.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for your great feedback!

[@billystarr9709]

I'm a retired carpenter, and now an avid DIYer. I watched many videos on DIY LED ceiling lights the new ones. Yours is the best video out there. Thank you for being concise, but still having the important details. Coincidentally I've installed the exact same lights throughout my home. I hope they hold up. Thank you again for taking the time to make this video.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽 your comment means a lot! Made my day!

[@PineappleBoots]

@@FixThisHouse I agree hole-heartedly. I was an electrician for many years, but I still refer to videos to make sure I know exactly what to expect before a project. Usually, I find myself wincing or cringing at some of the shortcuts or left-out information, however your video was awesomely thorough and you even took safety seriously. A_

[@MrAmitArun]

Out of all the videos i saw on KZbin for installing the recessed lights, this one is the most detailed oriented. I love how you laid out the plan for figuring out where the joists are, drilling the holes avoiding the joists and properly arranging the wiring over the ceiling with insulation! This is exactly what I was looking for! Great job👍 you earned a new subscriber today!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! This means a lot 🥲! I did forget to mention to make sure you use NM wire connectors on the Jboxes of each lights 🙏🏽.

[@MrAmitArun]

@@FixThisHouse thanks for the advice. I bought the 3/8” aluminum type and they worked perfectly with these boxes.

[@MoneyManHolmes]

The cool thing about the newest LED ceiling lights is they are so thin you can install them directly under a joist. As long as the 2 clips can fit somewhere in the hole 180 degrees from each other, it will work. It’s crazy how thin they are.

[@LordLoMR2]

I’m so glad they came out with these. 4 years ago I had to install retrofit recessed cans... what a mess.

[@FixThisHouse]

These are much easier, low profile and looks clean in my opinion 👍🏽😊

[@hesstherhebteyes2108]

Yours is the best. You're very honest with teaching us how to do the A-Z pot lights wiring - whereby most of the AHMF wannabe electricians hides it from us.

[@goomba478]

I'm not even doing this for at least a year or two, but I enjoyed your video because you take time on each step and explain it so fully. Your pacing is also really great. Thanks so much!

[@frankhardy3530]

Great video. Did exactly what you showed, 6 pot lights in living room. Worked out great. My attic was a mess to work around in but everything turned out great. Thanks for the detailed step by step 👍👍👍.

[@JoeHendrick-gk8rr]

I did notice one oversight and that came at approx. the 19:16 mark as you ran wires into the light fixtures J-box. You didn't install cable clamps onto the box. Running cables through a punch out might be dangerous, with respect to the sharp edges. I think cable clamps should be used for safety and probably code.

[@dougpfaltzgraff]

i concur

[@naahafoka3290]

Thank you man!! I just did my living room and followed the concept of your video and it worked and came out great! Even used some of the tools you listed. Great video!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank You 🙏🏽

[@scottalexander8856]

great video.. but u def need a plastic bushing to protect the romex to the sharp edges of the box.... Arlington NM94-25 Black Button Push-In NM Cable Connector, 3/8 Trade Size

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 for the advice!

[@GTD1014]

I have the same recessed lights and the knock-out size is 3/4" for 3/4 trade size. 3/8 trade size is good for 1/2" knock out size.

[@rveerman1800]

Excellent video. Couple of suggestions. When you connected the wires in the attic and installed them in a PVC box located under the insulation - (1) a connector is required on the bare ground wires (just a couple twists is not sufficient). (2) since the junction box is going to be hidden under insulation, it should be marked above that a junction box is located there for future electrical accessibility. The marking of hidden JBs in the attic can be as simple as spray painting the rafters above it and then leaving a note at the attic entrance next to a spot of spray paint that means a box is located there. I have seen folks install a 1 x 2 vertically at each box location and write on it "Box Below". (3) NEC would require a minimum of 6" free conductor in each JB. Hope this helps.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the helpful advice! 🙏🏽😊❤️

[@GT0457]

@@FixThisHouse I would also add that you should have added some kind of bushing or connector on the box where you fed the NMD into the pot light box. Those sharp edges from the punch-out could lead to serious problems down the road.

[@JV-fn5xn]

Do you need to run conduct to for the wire?

[@Pepe-dq2ib]

@@JV-fn5xn conduit? only if the wire is exposed, but since its hidden behind drywall/sheathing, it doesn't require it.

[@rickyjful]

Also..the knockout in metal box should have a clamp down sleeve

[@desiderioybarrajr6075]

You put it in straight to the point detail. Thanks for helping me improve my house .

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! 😊

[@beephoon7489]

I love watching your video. You explained very well and I never get bored watching your video. You have go step by step in every video. Don't keep saying you are repetitive. You are doing very well

[@insertnamehere9154]

So glad I found ur channel. Im always doing small upgrades in my home. I paid way too much to have popcorn ceiling removed and a bathroom remodeled. Now its time for me to do some of these projects myself (and save money).

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m so happy I could be of help! You can definitely save a lot of money doing things yourself! I’m always here to help! Check out my patreon if you need a direct one on one advice and tips. www.patreon.com/Fixthishouse

[@bigbluenationsmith2489]

Good explanation and step by step instructions. Almost like I was reading the instructions with the product. But better.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for the feedback! Means a lot! 🙏🏽😊

[@Eric-zc5vt]

Holy crap guide this is the most clear understanding video I have ever watched on KZbin thank you so much I completely understand exactly what to do there was no complications you instructions for dynamite and I really appreciate you thank you

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! Means a lot my friend! 🙏🏽😊

[@kbmitch]

A great video. However, there is a mistake that everyone should be made aware of. Never insert a Romex cable into a box without some type of cable clamp. The boxes for the LED lights are very thin metal and razor sharp. Without a clamp, the edge of the entry hole could cut through the conductors and create a short. There are plastic push in clamps available that are ideal for this application or you can use the classic screw type box clamp.

[@jdfnp]

Excellent video! Im planning on installing these as shower lights and this is an awesome resource! Thanks!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 for watching! Wish you the best on your project!

[@tennis2469]

Your video is amazing with all the details about wiring. Now im going to do the entire house and the basement.

[@jimhh12]

Absolutely outstanding video. Clear, concise and you moved it right along. The list of items needed was also exceptionally helpful and saved me a LOT of research time. Well done and thank you.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! I’m very glad I was able to help 🙏🏽😊 your comment means a lot! 🙏🏽😭

[@Tyler-oc9gp]

how does this only have 900 views? this is one of the best videos on youtube for step by step instructions. I was hesitant to do these myself before this video but now I have complete confidence. Thank you!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽! Means a lot! Please share so it can help more people out worldwide! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@aurvaroy6670]

You do realize that he didn't install any grommets inside the knockouts for each junction box. That's the best way to nic those wires, cause an arc, and start a fire. There were less severe mistakes like missing a wire nut or crimp sleeve on the ground wires in the attic box, not he explain where the power is coming from and how he did it, if his circuit really is 20 amp, and so on. Either way, this video started out great, but left me disappointed and worried at the end.

[@vdubing01]

Thank you! You answered all my amateur DIY questions.

[@MissionRun]

Excellent video. Lots of details and super clear. Thank you!

[@nabindrasahadeo]

Very good demonstration for a non electrician.

[@kennethli8]

Great step by step instructions. Love your tips through the whole process 👍👍👍

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@gasmonkey5152]

Nice, this upgrade makes a huge difference.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@hoando8907]

Thanks for the video. My final step would be connect the power wire to the light. Double safety!

[@deborahhaynes8361]

I love how you explain the process. Ty

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@victorgutierrez5826]

I plan to install that kind of light and looking for instructional videos, I found this video very helpful.

[@scuevas6392]

Love it. You actually showed how to. Appreciate you

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽!

[@carlosargoncillo]

I agree, you give more details compaired to the other videos I’ve seen on youtube.. good job! Thanks for posting!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

[@oscarguerrero3499]

Thank-you so much for the step-by-step instructions. I am not an electrician but after watching this, I am confident that I can do these myself.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for the feedback! 👍🏽😊

[@SkyfalconTin]

Im about to install this same light on the ceiling, I dint want to spend money on the 6 in hole saw, so i just cut it with the jig saw instead. The wiring worry me, im not electrician, but i hope i do well and get this thing done as soon as i can and move on to other thing. Thanks for the video, it help me alot.

[@drewlindo1491]

This a great DIY for a simple, unrefined option for those that don’t mind the unsightly glare these lights produce. For the well trained eye, these are not the classical, Recessed Lights that a traditional setup will yield. Recessed Lighting should be glare controlled, and the light source should be out of sight when viewed from far away.

[@MrSteeDoo]

Good point. Not many youtubers mention this concept,

[@nelsonnajarro3638]

Excellent. I learned a lot from you, I appreciate your clear explanations through out the whole video. Thank you so much

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

[@franzticona1835]

Thanks u teach very clear and professional

[@forloversonly2098]

Great video! Great instructions keeping everything to the point. ADVICE: Im trying to determine how lights to install for 24' x 15' family room for ambient lighting? Im assuming six because eight seem a bit much. Also any dimmer suggestions ?

[@AlexAKAPerson]

This is the best video covering recessed lighting! Thank you so much!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! Means a lot! 😊😭

[@iamissamchannel]

The way you teach us shows how good you are. You are super 👍

[@LimpHz]

Hands down the best video that covers this install process. Thanks!!!

[@aymanantoun2083]

First I would like to thank you so much 🙏 for your great recess lights and the wiring which none of other videos show. I greatly appreciate it The only question for you I wish if you could show how did you wire to the switch at the end Please let me know or if you could do another video Look forward to hearing from you 🙏 Thank you again

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for watching and the great feedback! Yes I would be glad to make a video on this. Stay tuned! 🙏🏽😊

[@jessepaxton1121]

Great teacher! Attic footage was great!

[@alkeshmathur4546]

Very very eloquently done kind sir!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 for watching! 👍🏽😊

[@cyberdog0802]

Appreciate this diy and exactly what I was hoping to see as I did not want to keep the can lighting setup. Question... the wires in the ceiling are red, white and yellow. Does the yellow connect with the black? I've comes across some articles that could be the case.

[@tecate9408]

Great information that I need for my house, Thanks!

[@jairjimenez7882]

Finally a great detailed video thank you so much!!

[@michellemcgee9973]

I cant thank you enough. I have watched so many videos and no one has shown how to wire to connect the lights to each other. They rush through it and I could not wrap my head around it. Thank you so much!!!

[@jefflebowski918]

Blown insulation in the attic sucks when installing recessed lights, you have to make sure it's cleared away before you start cutting holes in the ceiling. Another tip is to buy 6" lights instead of 4", they give better coverage and the larger hole allows you to use both hands.

[@joanrock398]

Lol I wanted to find a video like this from months ago we’re the guy will explain. But no like you do , I like the way you run the cable and. Shows the way to doit and connect. I’m glad I’m subscribed to your Chanel. Thanks for the video .

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! 🙏🏽😊

[@sanjivoberoi5361]

Excellent instructional video. Thank you. You are a great trainer.

[@69mjar]

Awesome video. I will be installing these with my kitchen remodel.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! And I wish you well on your project! Stay safe! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@jah6269]

Loop method was amazing

[@farzinghodsi622]

I most certainly enjoyed and learned from your terrific educational video. Thank you!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the awesome feedback! 🙏🏽😊

[@emilyhoganvisuals9]

I’m interested in learning how this was wired to a switch. I wish we could’ve seen that.

[@brianbusch8777]

Switch was already wired. He just tapped into old supply from switch

[@beephoon7489]

Your video are very well explained .l can watch your video over and over again and never get bored. I have learned alots from your video.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the feedback and love and support! 🙏🏽😊😍

[@mariaorlando9274]

You make it sound so simple

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Glad I found you, got my popcorn 🍿 lets go!!!

[@angelrosario9183]

Love your channel. I'm currently working on installing recess lights on the entire first floor. I've seen your 3 way switch set up video with the light fixture in the might which is extremely helpful. How can I install multiple recess lights with the the 3 way switches are at each end of the run? I'm in the rough in stage if the make any difference. Thank you.

[@megdahlin1118]

Thank you for another easy to understand video! I have a couple of questions for you or anybody who might have answers... These are the types of lights that I want to have installed in my ceiling. First, I have to have drywall installed in the ceiling as it is currently old ceiling tiles that are stapled in place to strapping behind them. Will the strapping pose a problem when installing these lights? Also, the person installing the drywall wants to put the drywall right over the tiles that are there without removing them which means holes will have to be drilled through the drywall AND the tiles behind them. Am I correct in thinking that this will be OK as the holes are going UP through the drywall and THEN through the tiles so if they're damaged it won't matter? Thanks in advance.

[@copertom7003]

God bless you and all your family.

[@manjitsidhu5154]

Brilliant concise instructions, best I've seen yet. Just one question, does the J Box with each light have to secured or can it just lie on the ceiling. Keep up the good work.

[@kevinsavage5183]

Perfect explanation! Very well done and direct. Thanks a million!!! I've been looking for a while as we're renovating our home and this will go a long way to make sure it's done well.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊 happy renovating! 👍🏽

[@alansmith7563]

Very helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

[@MiddlenameRenee]

Great video with detailed instructions.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@marcohernandez701]

great job shows everything 👍🏻

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@danielpeters1754]

You tubers always omit the details..Especially the wiring part. They show you how to connect the light to the box but dont explain how to connect the lights to other lights. Thanks for taking the titme to explain the process!

[@jameskelly2777]

Finished product great job

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@frenchiesfrankieandhenry]

The first video that explains how to set up the lights in series. Great video, brother.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much!

[@Morido-1]

Very clear instructions. Thank you.

[@mauriciopuente]

Thank you very much for this video. Everything is extremely well explained. I have question though. I didn't see on your list the main junction box you used in the attic. Could you please let me know where you got it? I can't find the exact thing on Amazon.

[@Todwalog]

Thanks for the good wiring explanation I wanted to confirm how yo wire mine and this was exactly what I was looking for.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@jessicacombs1364]

That was actually useful! Thanks bro!

[@jhahiranand]

Hello, first of all thank you for this detailed video, it is really helpful. I have a question, what are those 2 wires you are inserting in the blue junction box on the attic (this is at 18:11 in the video)? Are those from the wire that you are running in all the holes? or are you connecting the one end (left while inserting in first hole) of the wire that you are running to the live wire at the attic which had cap on it to bring the current in this running wire?

[@charlieanguiano3437]

I like you video very clean thank you bro.

[@TheBenjamess]

Thanks for the video. I'm getting ready to do 15 wafer lights and you gave some great tips.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for the love and support! I wish you well on your project! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

[@antoinebradley88]

Thanks bro just did my living room

[@taisenzhuang2302]

Wow, thanks for make such a great video and shopping list, saved lots of money and time. thank you sir!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@Nick-jq5de]

Very well done, thank you. Subscribed!

[@GTD1014]

Great video! Thank you. How many feet of Romex did you end up using?

[@myrlandeetienne4651]

Great DYI video. 👍 Thank you 😊

[@kshum6604]

Thanks. The color temperature doesn't really affect the clarity of the lights though. That's more on CRI and lumen level. I really advise against using 5500k apart from maybe your garage. Go for 2700k-3000k and get a high CRI light and install a dimmer.

[@marcom540]

👍Thank you so much for this great video you saved my day and money 💰 very explained step by step 👍

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@hyenahyena6250]

Good job. very helpful. one question: how to do proper insulation work in attic?

[@valueStocks]

Looking to change mine out with smart lights (hue recessed downlight), but every one of these has a female standard lightbulb adaptor. Any ideas?

[@MusicforInnerSoul]

Awesome vid explanation!!! Just started to do DIY. This video helps a lot. Does the LED light require 20 amps, hence 12/2 romex cable?

[@brandoavila7941]

Very valuable and helpful, thank you

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much!

[@luisarnaud8805]

Thank you brother God bless you.

[@FixThisHouse]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

[@pbemusicgroup]

Good morning. Great video. Question, I'm installing an LED bathroom mirror (hard wired). There's only a hot and neutral, no ground. After I tie together black to black, white to white, what do I do with the ground coming from the Romex 12-2?

[@walterdiaz2003]

@19:39 I see another set of inputs on the box that were left untouched. Can those entries be used for another write that is not related to this particular circuit?. I need to extend a wire (split wire) and the closest juntion/jbox is that one.

[@Sean-Aviation]

excelled video. thanks for all the details. did you use a dimmer switch? if so what dimmer switch will work with the lights? The Jbox you had there was the one that powered your previous single light?

[@tubetop123]

Thanks! If my living room has a switch that controls an outlet, is that (switch) what I connect the first lamp to?

[@Teeheyward]

hello, when you got to the last light did you only have one strip instead of the loop ?

[@rooseveltdeleon1618]

Excellent video........Thanks so much!!!!!

[@hill4472]

thank you for the valuable lesson

[@danielalexis9409]

Thank you so very much sharing. How far apart and how far from the wall did you have to install them please?

[@aledzbuilders]

Very Informative... it's interesting thanks for sharing 👍

[@occiditumbra8493]

Well done and simple.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽