Installing Brass Picture lights...Messy Job? Opening can of worms?

ronan45

So I had the whole place painted and of course now i decide I would like to Install some picture lights.
Am i opening a Can of worms with a job like this. I know a good sparks will make a small hole where the light will go, but my concern is there maybe battons/noggins blocking him snaking/feeding the line down exit points to wire in electricity.
Where i want them installed there are couches and presses lower down so Im going to run an extension cord to the exit point near the kick board and wire it from there. I think trying to get the wire from the picture to a plug power point would be some jobs having to bypass multiple wooden studs. Any thoughts?
I just want to be sure this is not going to backfire with holes bursting out all over the wall trying to complete the job
. Its a modern enough house built about 10 years ago. Any thoughts
Summit like this but a lot cheaper
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desoc32

You would be better off wiring them into the existing lighting circuit and your electrician could suggest the best possible way. An extension lead trailing to supply the light/lights is not ideal. What about switching it on and off? Surely having the new switch beside the main lighting switch/dimmer would be a lot more convenient? These jobs can be done with minimal damage by jumping stud joists ie cutting and or drilling small holes at each joist and using some good filler can be made good again. Can you get access from upstairs room to the ceiling below by lifting floorboards? And since you've just redecorated you must have some paint left to give a quick lick. My two cents!

ronan45

desoc32 wrote: »

You would be better off wiring them into the existing lighting circuit and your electrician could suggest the best possible way. An extension lead trailing to supply the light/lights is not ideal. What about switching it on and off? Surely having the new switch beside the main lighting switch/dimmer would be a lot more convenient? These jobs can be done with minimal damage by jumping stud joists ie cutting and or drilling small holes at each joist and using some good filler can be made good again. Can you get access from upstairs room to the ceiling below by lifting floorboards? And since you've just redecorated you must have some paint left to give a quick lick. My two cents!

Hi there cheers for reply the light switches are on the far side of the room which would mean I assume pilot holes right across the ceiling or walls. Hmmm cant lift floor boards upstairs as they were just covered by brand new carpet. I know it would be a pain having to unplug the lights from a flex cord but i just wanted the least intrusive way to do it. I might need to knock this brain wave on the head!:rolleyes:

DublinDilbert

Just lift the carpet and do the job right. Your not going to destroy the carpet, it will just need to be put back on the gripper bars.

As you go upwards from the lights location, you probably won't hit anything... Just run the cables over to the existing switch and fit a double there.