I am attempting to convert a dining room lighting arrangement from four can lights to a single chandelier in a heated ceiling with a popcorn finish. The chandelier is now in place with a new box in the hole that was occupied by the second can light which has been removed. What are my options to eliminate the three remaining cavities?
Is it necessary to remove the remaining can lights or can I deactivate them and patch under them?
If they have to go do I need to terminate the circuit at the chandelier? Can I leave the box from the first can light intact?
If the cans stay what would be the best way to seal them up and achieve a seamless repair to the ceiling beneath them? I currently have a medallion in place over the hole above the chandelier to conceal the gap around the newly installed box, but would prefer to patch it as well.
The can lights are original to the ceiling.
Any suggestions?
Is it necessary to remove the remaining can lights or can I deactivate them and patch under them?
If they have to go do I need to terminate the circuit at the chandelier? Can I leave the box from the first can light intact?
If the cans stay what would be the best way to seal them up and achieve a seamless repair to the ceiling beneath them? I currently have a medallion in place over the hole above the chandelier to conceal the gap around the newly installed box, but would prefer to patch it as well.
The can lights are original to the ceiling.
Any suggestions?