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SOLVED Convert Recessed Lighting to Flush

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You're right, but unfortunately I will not be able to even consider the flush mount fixture, unless I can make the 14"x8" hole a flush surface with the rest of the ceiling so that the screws holding the fixture will have somewhere to anchor into. I was thinking that I'll probably need to box the hole with (2) pieces of 2"x4" to fit between the rafters, and screw a 14"x8"x1/2" section of plywood to the bottom of 2x4's. In the center of the plywood (2x4 are located on perimeter) I'll drill a hole for wiring, and also have my 4 screws fastened into plywood that I'll need to hold fixture. I imagine something like this.

Codes are created and enforced to keep builders/contractors honest and homeowners safe. I would cut a circular patch from a good grade of plywood (more stable than solid wood) and dress the edges. A 15" diameter would leave a 1" reveal on a 13" light. Doesn't sound right.(15 13)=2!! I cited diameters but when working with reveals on circular patterns you go by radius. Just have them cut a 15" or larger square and surface mount the patch (after it has been painted or stained). LED Table Lamps It's better to create a definite break rather than patch something in and try to make it look right. If framing is not present you can screw strips of wood inside the existing housing with drywall screws. Predrill a shank hole (same size as the screw diameter) in the wood to prevent double threading and frustration.

EDIT: Make sure the recessed housing will accomodate the new box!! If not we go another route.

What I actually did and completed was put a plywood patch in the 14"x8" hole in ceiling, and fastened that to two by fours running perpendicular to attic rafters. Then simply install flush mount to new ceiling addition. I did run into one hiccup, which was my fault. The recessed combo was run off of 3 switches (heater, fan, light). In attic only 2 standard romex's ran to fixture. It was a tight fit for me in the attic, so when I finally unmounted fixture, I excitedly just cut all wires and threw it to the side. Since there were only two total switchlegs in the romex, but three devices and switches, the installer used one of the neutral wires as a third switch leg without marking it. I did not pay attention to which white wire was neutral and which was switchleg when I uninstalled. After careful research, I was able to reverse process the cut angles and figure out what each wire connected to. Once solving, I taped the wires not used from one of the romexs, and connected the other romex wires to single device fixture that I installed. I do want to add that I did learn from my mistakes, and completed the same project successfully in second bathroom, in less than half the time. Thanks for all the help.