Pot Light Spacing From Wall

Determine the starting point for this step you ll have to decide whether or not you want to emphasize a.

Pot light spacing from wall.

Create a lighting layout floor plan step 1. For large rooms use 6 inch bulbs. Divide this distance by 4 to obtain the distance from the wall to the first light unit. You must be careful to avoid creating shadows in any corner as this will have the visual effect of lowering the ceiling.

Determine your lighting application step 2. Sketch a room plan step 3. Figure out the. As long as the lights reflect on the wall at the appropriate distance they will make the room seem brighter and larger.

Tape measures step 1. Determine the distance from the ceiling down to the surface you wish to light ie. 4 inch bulbs should be 4 feet apart 5 inch bulbs should be 5 feet apart and 6 inch bulbs 6 feet. Make sure to place recessed lights approximately three feet away from the wall.

For accent lighting space recessed or track fixtures so their light hits the wall at about 30 degrees. Measure the room s length if you haven t already measure the length of the room where you ll install your pot. For general lighting use 5 inch bulbs. Also the diameter of the bulb is consistent with how far the spacing should be.