RECESSED LIGHTINGThe Beginner’s Guide to
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RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURES
TRIM
The part you see from below.
TheHOUSING
Concealed inside the ceiling.
TheLIGHT BULBThe
Provides light to the fixture.
have 3 basic parts
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RECESSED LIGHTINGan inside view
HOUSING
TRIM
LIGHT BULB
The
The
The
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RECESSED LIGHTINGan inside view
HOUSING
First, let’s talk about the housing.
You have several options to consider…
Remember, this is the part of the recessed light that sits above the ceiling and holds the trim and the bulb.
TRIM
LIGHT BULB
The
The
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NEW CONSTRUCTION
Use new construction housing when you don’t need to work around any existing drywall. The housing attaches to the joists with adjustable T-Bars.
AIRTIGHT
Airtight housing creates a seal so that no air escapes. It is very energy-efficient for air-conditioned spaces.
LOW PROFILE
Use low profile recessed housing if you don’t have a lot of space in your ceiling cavity.
REMODEL
Use remodel housing when your ceiling is already in place. You’ll need to slide the housing through a small hole and have it rest on the ceiling.
SLOPED CEILING
Sloped Ceiling housings are designed for a pitched ceiling so that the light still aims down and not at an angle.
IC RATED
Use IC Rated housing anytime your fixture will be in direct contact with insulation. This is very important to prevent a fire hazard.
RECESSED HOUSINGSoptions
Each type of recessed housing has features that benefit different types of lighting projects. For example…
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RECESSED LIGHTINGan inside view
HOUSING
TRIM
LIGHT BULB
The
The
The
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RECESSED LIGHTINGan inside view
TRIM
Next up, the part that sits inside the housing and is what you see when you look up at the ceiling — the trim.
Just like housing, there are lots of choices …
HOUSING
LIGHT BULB
The
The
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ADJUSTABLE
Use adjustable trims for accent lighting where you want the light to aim at a specific object (like art). These trims rotate, revolve or swivel.
GLASS
Glass trims are often used to add color, sparkle or a distinctive ‘light patterning’ to your space.
RECESSED TRIMSpopular types
BAFFLED
Probably the most popular type, baffled trims have concentric ridges are designed to soften the light. Great in both homes and offices.
PINHOLE
For precision lighting needs, pinhole trims concentrate the light into a single beam, like a tiny indoor spotlight.
REFLECTOR
A smooth shiny cone inside reflector trims create an intense, dazzling light, great for kitchens or industrial spaces that need bright light.
WALL WASH
The partial opening in wall wash trims direct light in an asymmetrical beam onto the wall or object.
SHOWER
Shower trims have rubber gaskets to keep moisture out of your fixture and tempered glass for safety.
SQUARE
Decorative square trims offer a unique contemporary look to your recessed lighting fixture.
Recessed trims not only determine how your fixture looks from below, but also how your light shines …
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RECESSED LIGHTINGan inside view
HOUSING
TRIM
LIGHT BULB
The
The
The
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RECESSED LIGHTINGan inside view
LIGHT BULB
Last but not least — the light bulb.
Surprise, surprise …
You have options …
TRIM
HOUSING
The
The
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RECESSED LIGHT BULBSTypes, shapes, & sizes
TWIST & LOCK
BIPINMEDIUM SCREW
LUMENS
DIMMABLECOOL WHITE 60 WATTS
WARM WHITE FLUORESCENTHALOGEN
LEDINCANDESCENT
PARABOLIC ALUMINIZED REFLECTOR?
BULGED REFLECTOR
BR30
R40
PAR38CFL
GU10
MR11
2700K
DAYLIGHT
E26
5000K
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RECESSED LIGHT BULBSTypes, shapes, & sizes
Let’s break that down into a few basic recessed light bulb features:
✓ TYPES ✓ SHAPES ✓ BASES ✓ SIZES ✓ PERFORMANCE
Now, let’s review some of the most popular options for each one:
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RECESSED LIGHT BULBScovering the basics
REFLECTOR (R)Most common. Has a reflective surface inside that directs all of the light down.
SHAPEThe shape of a reflector light bulb
determines the direction of the light.
TYPETypes of light sources.
LEDDurable, cool, dimmable and the most energy-efficient light source.
HALOGENCrisp, renders colors well. Tend to get warm.
INCANDESCENTLeast efficient but offers a pretty, warm glow.
FLUORESCENTBright, affordable and longer lasting than halogen. Contain mercury.
Focuses more light into the beam.
BULGED REFLECTOR (BR)
PARABOLIC ALUMINIZED REFLECTOR (PAR)Tighter, more controlled beam of light.
MULTIFACETED REFLECTOR (MR)Multiple reflectors shape and gather the beam.
PERFORMANCEMeasurements for the output and
efficiency of the light bulb.
LUMENSDescribe the amount of light (or brightness) produced by the light source.
WATTSMeasure the energy required to power the light source.
COLOR TEMPERATUREMeasures the color of the light, in kelvins (K).
BASEThe part of the light bulb that
attaches it to the fixture.
SCREW-IN
BIPIN
TWIST & LOCK
SIZEThe diameter of the light bulb, measured in 1/8ths of an inch.
for example:
MR16 = 16/8” diameter
PAR30 = 30/8” diameter
BEAM SPREADMeasures the spread of light from a reflectorized light source.
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THAT’S IT!Now you know the three basic components of recessed lighting:
the housing, the trim, and light bulb.
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