Turning Recessed Light Pendant Light

Adjusts to fit any recessed can size between 4 in.

Turning recessed light pendant light.

Converting a few recessed lights into pendant lights can vary the look of the room and bring a light source closer to where it is needed. Convert a recessed light into a pendant fixture. Unless the can for the recessed light is fixed to the framing of your house or at the very least to your ceiling the pendant light will pull the can out of the ceiling eventually. Gather all the supplies and remove the light bulb from the recessed light fixture.

The most important step is to switch the circuit breaker off. Disconnect and remove the trim from the recessed fixture. Westinghouse has the full instructions on their website but i thought it would be helpful to show you pictures of the steps along with what we did to convert our recessed can lights into beautiful pendant lights. It also comes with mounting plates that you install onto the can lights.

This outdoor lantern has been converted to a ceiling light in this bathroom. It provides dimension and illumination to the space. For use with pendants or other light fixtures of 50 lbs. Turn off the electricity to the light fixture circuit at the main electrical panel.

Attach the crossbar provided with the kit. Preassemble the mounting bracket which will support the new pendant light. If not when you install the pendant then eventually as gravity works on it and temperature and humidity fluctuate. Open the recessed light conversion kit.

If you have recessed can lighting you can use this hardware kit to turn it into a beautiful pendant light. Great over counters bedroom dining room and hallways. How to convert a recessed light to a hanging light. The design is horrendous and dangerous.

Great for apartments and temporary lighting solutions. White decorative medallion can be painted to match any decor. Adjusts to fit any recessed can size between 4 inch and 6 inch for use with any. How to change a recessed can light into a pendant light switch circuit breaker off.

Screw that into the socket. Unscrew the lightbulbs from the recessed fixture. Screw the prewired socket adapter into the recessed fixture. Remove existing recessed fixture by twisting out light bulb turning and removing casing and releasing clips that hold recessed light shell to socket.