Plan and Mark Light Locations
From Recessed Staircase Lighting · Step 1 of 8 · Video by Kirsty Griffiths
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What happens in this clip
Before any drilling, carefully plan the placement of each LED stair light. Hold one of the LED lights against the wall where you intend to install it to visualize the position and mark it with a pencil. Ensure consistent spacing and height for each light along the staircase. The video shows a hand holding an LED light, implicitly demonstrating the component that will be installed and suggesting this initial planning phase.
Goal: Determine and mark the precise positions for each LED stair light
What's used
Tools
- LED Stair Light
- Measuring Tape
- Yardstick
- Pencil
About the full video
This project involves installing recessed LED lights into the wall alongside a staircase to provide illumination and enhance the aesthetic appeal. The process includes planning light placement, drilling appropriately sized holes, installing the low-voltage LED fixtures, and connecting them to a power source, culminating in a neatly finished and illuminated staircase.
Step 1 of 8: Plan Lighting Layout
Carefully plan the exact location for each recessed light fixture. For optimal safety and visibility, consider placing a light at every other step, or at the bottom and top of the stairs and spaced evenly in between. Measure and mark the center point for each fixture on the wall adjacent to the stairs. Account for the angle of the stairs and the desired light spread. Ensure markings are level and consistent.
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Recessed Staircase Lighting
This project involves planning the layout, safely running electrical wiring, cutting holes in the wall, installing the light fixtures, and connecting them to a power source. It's a moderately complex electrical project that requires careful attention to safety and building codes.
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