Do-It-Yourself: How To Install Track Lighting

Are you worried about your dark hallway that’s really in need of some light? Dark hallways can be creepy to walk through, especially at night. Walking through a dark hallway may remind the kids of some pretty scary movies. This is not something to ignore. Dark hallways can also be very unsafe. You may trip over something at night, and really hurt yourself. They can also be very inviting to intruders that like to lurk in the dark.

Do-it-yourself track lighting installation can be very helpful in this situation. DIY track lights provide the necessary light needed for a dark hallway or any other room in your house that needs more light. They are also very stylish. They come in many different designs and colors to fit your home décor. And, to save money, they are a great, simple DIY project. Here are some step-by-step instructions for your DIY track lighting installation:

Step 1: Remove the Old Fixture

• Keep in mind that safety is very important when it comes to electricity. For your DIY track lighting installation, you should wear insulated gloves for added protection.

• Before to starting any kind of electrical work, always switch off the electrical power at the main circuit breaker.

• Take out the old light fixture. See to it that the wires don’t touch while you remove the DIY lighting fixture.

Step 2: Mark and Mount the Track

• Place the new lighting track over the area where the old fixture used to be. If you want to change the position of the new fixture from where the old one was, clean off any marks left by the old fixture’s placement, or paint it again to hide the marks.

• Mark mounting holes by sticking a pen or pencil through the holes while holding the track up to the ceiling surface.

• Use self-tapping screws. These types of screws don’t require pre-drilled holes. Use it to mount the track towards the ceiling.

• Safety Tip: Do it carefully and safely by asking someone to support you by holding the fixture while you mount it to the ceiling.

Step 3: Connect the Wires

• Attach jumper wires to the house wires within the ceiling, and then attach jumpers towards the heart of the track.

• Check it thoroughly to ensure that the wires are all attached and in place properly.

• Carefully push all the wires hiding them in the ceiling and close-up using the provided cover.

Step 4: Add the Lights

• Lastly, snap the lights into position around the track and add the bulbs.

• Switch on the breaker and point the lights in the desired positions.

You have now completed your DIY track lighting installation project. For more lighting, simply add more tracks. For more interior lighting choices, check out our DIY ceiling fan installation project. Or, check out our ideas for DIY exterior lighting for your home.