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How to install recessed light fixture

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Summary: NEW CENTER MARK This innovative new tool saves valuable time and money during the drywall process. The new Center Mark is used for cutting out access holes for recessed light fixtures. It completely eliminates the need for measuring while easily identifying the location of the recessed light. When measuring the location of the recessed light fixtures it usually requires two people because you are measuring overhead. The Center Mark eliminates that step completely. The process is quick and simple - completely error proof. No more wasted drywall. Now Available at all Home Depot stores located in the lighting department Included in a Center Mark Ceiling Kit are :(1) Center Mark Locator and (2) Center Mark Targets.

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Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1
    Step 1
    Step 1

    Screw Center Mark Target into the light bulb socket inside the recessed light fixture, Let the telescoping magnet extend down pass the ceiling level.

  2. Step 2
    Step 2
    Step 2

    Once the Center Mark Target is installed in the recessed light fixture, cover the recessed light fixture with the drywall. Position your drywall in the exact location and fasten it with enough drywall screws to make it secure. With the magnet face on the Center Mark Locator facing up, pass the Locator across the area in which the Target is located. Find the Target and let the Locator snap in place.

  3. Step 3
    Step 3
    Step 3

    a) With your spiral saw plunge the tip of the bit cutter into the drywall on the outside of the Locator and move to the saw out until you make contact with the inside wall of the recessed light fixture.b) Pull the cutter out of the drywall and jumping the wall of the recessed light fixture, about ¼ inch I bit more then the thickness of the light fixture, and plunge the tip of the bit cutter into the drywall on the out side of light fixture. Move the tool slowly towards the center and counter clockwise 360 degrees around the recess light fixture.

  4. Step 4
    Step 4
    Step 4

    Remove the drywall cut out and the Center MarkTarget. Finish screwing the drywall.
    And you’re Done!!!

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DUSTYMILLS said

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on 5/6/2008 Thanks very much, love to see these new tools and how to use them.

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