I made a first attempt at changing an antique light fixture, to a modern. I tried cutting the piece of drywall, and this drywall is so old, I think I might have to replace the whole ceiling drywall. The hardware for the modern fixture was not going to work with the old,ugly hardware that was there from the 50’s?
Nice Video. The FibaFuse fiberglass drywall tape is a lot thinner than the mesh tape and will take much less time, sanding and mud. Perhaps another video idea for ya. Cheers.
Many thanks for this video. Not being a recessed lighting expert, the thing that you skipped is how to disconnect and reconnect the actual light. Any hints on that without having to go up into the attic?
It all depends on the type of recessed light you have. In my case I can disconnect the light and pull it down from below. If you have the older style recessed cans that are metal lined, they are permanently fixed unless torn out. Take a look at what version you have and see what you can do from there
@@PlatoonGarage Thanks. They were just installed last week ... they are the newer style with the clips. But they do connect to a box in the attic. I'm guessing I'll need to either let it hang (if I get enough clearance to work) or I'll need to disconnect the wires and remove it temporarily. I just need to figure out how to disconnect the wires and keep track of which wire goes where.
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 "for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" Romans 10:13
This is literally the video I was looking for! I kept finding ceiling repairs but none about the recessed lights. Thanks so much!
glad it was helpful for you
I made a first attempt at changing an antique light fixture, to a modern. I tried cutting the piece of drywall, and this drywall is so old, I think I might have to replace the whole ceiling drywall. The hardware for the modern fixture was not going to work with the old,ugly hardware that was there from the 50’s?
Nice Video. The FibaFuse fiberglass drywall tape is a lot thinner than the mesh tape and will take much less time, sanding and mud. Perhaps another video idea for ya. Cheers.
Nice I like it. I'll definitely try that next time 👍
Many thanks for this video. Not being a recessed lighting expert, the thing that you skipped is how to disconnect and reconnect the actual light. Any hints on that without having to go up into the attic?
It all depends on the type of recessed light you have. In my case I can disconnect the light and pull it down from below.
If you have the older style recessed cans that are metal lined, they are permanently fixed unless torn out.
Take a look at what version you have and see what you can do from there
@@PlatoonGarage Thanks. They were just installed last week ... they are the newer style with the clips. But they do connect to a box in the attic. I'm guessing I'll need to either let it hang (if I get enough clearance to work) or I'll need to disconnect the wires and remove it temporarily. I just need to figure out how to disconnect the wires and keep track of which wire goes where.
@@larryedelstein6082 if they are like mine, the wires have a quick disconnect that makes ist simple to remove
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 "for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" Romans 10:13