Installing a hanging light into a ceiling tiles.
Installing led lights in suspended ceiling.
Often these ceilings feature recessed can lights a sleek option to illuminate a space without diminishing any headroom.
Mounted lights are good with suspended ceilings.
After picking your spot and you have enough room to install your led strip lights it is time to do the honors.
Mounted lights are not supported by the suspended ceiling but by the existing ceiling beneath.
Drop ceiling tiles won t support the weight of a recessed light by itself.
Additional support structures are needed in recessed lighting for a drop ceiling.
Wire supports must be installed on each tile where a light will be located.
You can also consider wall mount lights.
Once you hang the mounted light correctly you can either have the light hang below the ceiling or flush with the surface.
Installing lighting on a suspended ceiling can be an intimidating process but there are many options even if you want to do it all yourself.
Install four suspension clips two on each side to the floor joists above the ceiling tile.
Cut a hole install tile lay support bracket for light on grid install light on support bracket.
Install the light bulbs and snap the trim ring onto the recessed light housing.
Start by cutting your strips to size then attach them to your ceiling.
Turn on the power to the circuit for the lights.
Replace the ceiling tile and move onto the next recessed light.
However you need to make sure that you install them correctly.
Turn on the light switch to ensure that the lights are wired properly.