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The Lighting Plan From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-402

In this opening segment host Paul Ryan meets with a lighting expert and goes over some general lighting principles. Then Paul and Keith, the homeowner, start with a lighting plan and determine the location of the canned lights, and then they install the mounting fixture for the lighting.

[Materials List and step-by-step instructions are below.]

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Materials and Tools for Installing Mounting Fixtures for Lights --

Laser level
Tape measure
Speed square
Hammer
1" screws
Pencil

Materials and Tools for Wiring for Lights --

Switch box
Hole Hawg
Wiring
Hammer
Electrical tape
Wire cutter

Materials and Tools for Mold Problems --

Tyvek suit
Respirator
Gloves
Eye protection
Poly sheeting
Hammer tacker
Fan
Hammer
Garbage bags
Tape
Vacuum
Putty knife
Pressure sprayer
Bleach
Scrub brush
Mop

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

1. The basic principles of lighting are:
   • Location of down lighting is critical -- cans have to be in an appropriate place and have enough number of cans so that the lighting overlaps.

   • Adding a dimmer to be able to control the lights.

   • Adding in a few pendants to finish off the space.

2. Develop a plan (figure A) for your lighting.

3. Make a reference line for can light location. Measure out to the edge of where one can light will go, make a reference mark at that line, go to the far end of the room and make a mark at the same distance out from the same wall. Use a laser to create a reference line that passes through both marks (figure B).

4. To install a light mounting fixture at the joists adjust the position of the lighting fixture until your reference laser line runs just along the edge of the opening of the mounting bracket. The bottom edge of the mounting tabs should be flush with the bottom of the ceiling joists.

5. Tap the mounting tabs into the joist to hold the fixture temporarily into place.

6. Drive 1" screws through all four brackets to hold it secure (figure C). With the sliding brackets you can make adjustments.

In the next segment Paul and Keith attach the switch boxes and drill holes in the joists for the new line for the pendant lighting.

RESOURCES :

White Ridged Pendant Lights
Model #: F5020-36
Color: White
Brand Name: Forecast
Manufacturer: Forecast Lighting
Website: www.forecastltg.com

Desiccant Spike Moisture Indicator
Brand Name: ARI
Manufacturer: Autumn River, Inc.
Autumn River, Inc.
We apologize no contact information is available.

GUESTS :

Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.

Brian Hart
Vice President
Forecast Lighting
1600 Fleetwood Dr.
Elgin, IL 60047
Toll-free: 800-989-3000
Website: www.forecastltg.com