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furniture_guy
01-05-07, 07:38 PM
I would like to add some can lights in my basement ceiling, is there a way to do this without tearing out the ceiling? I have one light in the middle of the ceiling and I would like one on either side of it, all to be controlled by the same switch.
What is the difficulty factor of a project like this?

Thanks!

lectriclee
01-05-07, 08:41 PM
It can be done with some common sence and mechanical ability.
Realy quite easy with direction.

What type of ceiling, Drop,sheetrock ,spline etc.
furniture_guy
01-05-07, 09:36 PM
It is a sheetrock ceiling that is textured, I feel I am capable of this project just need a good tutorial or an online step by step guide maybe?

ElectricalMan
01-06-07, 01:26 PM
Howdy,

The complexity of it really depends on the ceiling and if joists are involved and which direction they run and so on.

Suggest you get a stud finder and determine the direction of the way they run and then visit us back.