How To Install Deck Lights On Stairs
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How to install deck lights on stairs. Make sure the stair stringers will not interfere with the step light locations. Cut or drill an opening on the riser board to place the recessed step lights. For wide steps youll want to install at least two lights per tread ideally.
Mark the spot on the riser careful not to place it near the stair joist. Rip or rout a channel in the top rail for running cable to the post. Light perimeter with solar cap and post lights.
Place post sleeve over pressure treated post and mark desired height centered on post sleeve for deck rail light location. Get the correct bit size and drill a hole. For conversation area make tube light.
Indicator lights including step lighting. Obtain the proper tools and bit sizes needed for installing the light fixture. NOTEIf deck boards are not installed yet place an appropriate deck width spacer board to ensure post sleeve is at correct height.
Heres how to install them. Light stairs with solar markers. Step lights come in a variety of sizes and shapes.
To take the look up another notch try the optional timer and dimmer for total lighting control. Push the wire nut connections into the post before fastening the cap rail in place. 1 Determine the locations of your step lights.