Hey folks,I'm assisting my sister in replacing her can recessed lights with slimmer options, but we've run into a bit of a problem—specifically, the cutout size is larger than expected. We spotted some fixture trims that might solve our issue, but I'm curious if there are slim lights available with a larger trim size. I may not be using the right terms in my search, so any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
There are replacement options for both 4" and 6" can lights. It’s important to double-check if your sister ordered the right size—sometimes from the ground, it can be tricky to tell the size differences. I'd recommend verifying that first.
You’ve got a few choices here to consider:
1. Look for slim lights that fit properly.
2. Use 'goof rings'—they're not the prettiest option, though.
3. Alternatively, you could cut out a 16" x 16" section of the drywall and install a new piece that fits the correct size.
Thanks for the options! I’m trying to figure out if I should be searching for the outer ring size that’s a bit larger, since I did try a 7" and it didn’t fit at all.
Yep, she definitely got 6" lights and she's tested a couple of different brands, but they all have the same issue. Even tried a 7", but no luck fitting that one either.