Recessed Lighting

There is a lot to know about recessed lighting. A quick glance at the information below shows the complexity in decision making about recessed lighting use. Consult with a specialist before you decide how to proceed. Call 321-674-9667

Recessed Lighting

• Also Known As
  • Recessed Lights
  • Cans or Can Lights
  • Pot Lights
  • Downlights
• Information you should know about lighting
  • Color Temperature
  • Color Rendering Index
  • Beam Spread
  • Lumens
  • Watts
  • Flood, Narrow Flood, Spot (Beam Spread vs Lumens)
  • Wet vs Damp Location
• Types of Light
  • Incandescent
  • Halogen
  • Fluorescent
  • LED
• Purposes or Uses and Effects
  • General Lighting
  • Layers
    • Use different switches or dimmers to control the different lighting effects desired
  • Task Lighting
  • Down Lighting
  • Accent Lighting
  • Indirect Lighting
  • Wall Wash Lighting
  • Ambient Lighting
• Recessed Fixtures typically consist of 2 parts, the Fixture Housing and the Fixture Trim
  • Types of Recessed Fixture Housings
    • Remodel
    • New Construction
    • Waffer (Ultra thin)
    • Air Tight
    • In Contact with insulation
  • Types of Recessed Fixture Trims
    • Baffle Trim
      • LED Down Light
      • Flood (50 degree beam spread)
      • 82 CRI
      • Dimmable to 10%
    • Gimbal Trim
      • LED Adjustable Down Light
      • Adjustable to 35 degrees
      • Flood (50 degree beam spread)
      • 83 CRI
      • Dimmable to 15%
    • i Gimbal Trim
      • LED Adjustable Down Light
      • Adjustable to 50 degrees
      • Narrow Flood (35 degree beam spread)
      • 90 CRI
      • Dimmable to 10%
    • Waffer
      • LED
      • Ultra-Thin, Low Profile Housing
      • Flood (50 degree beam spread)
      • 80 CRI
      • Dimmable to 10%
• Dimmers
  • Changes use or effects with the flip of the switch
• Placement and Spacing
  • Good rule of thumb is 1 fixture for every 4 to 6 square feet of ceiling space for ceiling heights between 8 and 12 feet
  • Place within 2 feet of wall to graze the wall
  • Place 2 to 3 feet from wall to direct light on wall hangings and Art
  • Place directly over Task areas to eliminate shadows
• Technology
  • LED
  • Bluetooth speakers built in
• How Awesome it is.