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Fitting spot lights.
Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.59 PM
Need to fit spotlights in my upstairs bedroom. I recently got whole room plastered and painted, however I forgot to have the spotlights fitted before. Can spotlights be fitted without damaging the plaster and the paint? There is good access above the ceiling. I dont want to replaster the ceiling because of this work.
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kevin cassidy building contractors
Rating: 5 out of 5
yes fitting spots without damage should not be a problem.
Answered9 September 2015
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Somerset Electrical Company
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, Yes if the access above is good as you say, there should be no problem doing this
Answered9 September 2015
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Electrical Safety Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
If its an old lathe and plaster ceiling and its just been skimmed over, you may end up with some damage at the outer edges of the holes. Use a bi-metal hole saw that is the correct diameter to house the fire rated spotlights. Hardest thing will be marking up the ceiling and locating all the joists, so that they can be avoided during drilling/cutting holes. Job will be easier if its a plasterboard ceiling.
Answered11 September 2015
1
Anonymous user
It is possible if you use an Electrician who plans it correctly and is careful. my advice would be to get an Electrician to have a look and they will be able to give you a good idea of what to expect.
Answered9 September 2015
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