How to Add Cool Lights to Your Deck Steps!

Moments in this video

1. 0:34–0:49 Mark Light Placement From Recessed Staircase Lighting, Step 1: Plan Lighting Layout

   Using a tape measure and a pencil, mark the precise placement for each step light on the stair riser or step board. It is crucial to avoid positioning the lights directly into stair joists to prevent structural damage and simplify installation. As a general guideline, builders typically space these lights three to four feet apart for optimal illumination and aesthetic appeal.

2. 0:34–0:49 Mark Light Placement From How to Install Recessed Step Lights in a Stairwell Wall, Step 1: Plan Light Layout

   Using a tape measure and a pencil, mark the precise placement for each step light on the stair riser or step board. It is crucial to avoid positioning the lights directly into stair joists to prevent structural damage and simplify installation. As a general guideline, builders typically space these lights three to four feet apart for optimal illumination and aesthetic appeal.

Guides that use this video

• Recessed Staircase Lighting
• How to Install Recessed Step Lights in a Stairwell Wall