ᐅ Suspended Ceiling Light Fixture Openings Drilling – Looking for Tips

Hello everyone,

I’m about to start drilling holes for recessed lights and similar fixtures in our suspended ceiling. Tomorrow I plan to get the appropriate hollow wall drill bits at Obi. Most of our spotlights require a diameter of 72mm (2.8 inches).

My question is if you have any tips for this. For example, I’m considering getting a laser level (any recommendations) to mark the positions. Are there any other tricks? What additional equipment would you recommend besides a drill, drill bits (any recommendations?), and a laser level? I already have a tape measure.

Thanks!

You don’t need more than this... Instead of a drill, I would use a cordless screwdriver.

Pencil replaces the laser.
Measure twice and drill once.

icandoit schrieb:

Pencil replaces the laser.

But is that still up to date?

No, seriously: a laser level is definitely very helpful for aligning objects in a straight line over longer distances.

I am a hands-on person. In my time, lasers still cost several thousand Deutschmarks. But since they are cheap nowadays, you are of course right.

Bauherr am L schrieb:

But is that still up to date

Ask yourself whether holes in ceilings are still considered modern.