Kitchen Ideas Faqs

How do I install recessed lighting in my kitchen?

And also how can I install under cabinet lighting with a regular light switch?(without wires running down my wall or cabinets)

Public Comments

1. trunking for the walls , and a false celing!
2. check with Home depot good answers there and instructions!
3. Fine Homebuilding just ran a great article (5 pages with a lot of photos) in their "Best of" series. http://www.taunton.com/store/pages/027003_toc.asp The article features the installation of a HIGH quality, low voltage undercounter lighting system. Its not cheap.. figure on spending $35-$40 per foot for this system.. but consider that you get 20,000 hour rated Xenon bulbs (at $2.65 ea bulb) ... The article covers a few methods of running the wire in your walls.. This is an activity that is an ADVANCED DIY project.. be sure to get an electrician to do the line voltage part of the installtion. Your project will also require a permit from your city The usual HD "hocky pucks" only last 300-400 hours and are 5 bucks a pop.. (I HAVE them in my house, for now) A good online source for the Clik-strip brand is here, alone with many other options https://www.pegasusassociates.com/XenonLightStrip.jsp
4. if you dont have access to the ceiling above your kitchen i would really consider calling a pro. If you insist on diy then make sure you buy the right type of recess light for the right situarion. Just tell the guy at home depot do i need ic cans or non ic cans (Cans are what some of us call them in the biz) I really cant explain the procedure to you now ill be here for like an hour typing. Find a procedure with pictures to guide you. Good luck and dont burn your house down. It happens all the time with homeowners when it comes to electric. Just look at the stats online.