Potlights installation - cost and suggestions

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Apr 14th, 2021 1:52 pm

Pursuit2013 [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 11, 2013; 1000 posts; 188 upvotes; BC

Apr 14th, 2021 1:52 pm

Potlights installation - cost and suggestions

Hi All,

We're looking to add pot lights in our living room, roughly around 8-10, and wondering how much we should expect to be charged. The ceiling isn't flat, its textured so I know we would have to get it flat. We were quoted around $2000 for the living room, and $500 for 4 spotlights in the main bedroom, with no change to the ceiling. Just wanted to get an idea if the quote we received sounds correct? We requested dimmable potlights so not sure how much of a cost difference that makes.

Thanks all!

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Apr 14th, 2021 6:02 pm

Toukolou: Deal Fanatic; Dec 4, 2009; 6649 posts; 2720 upvotes

Apr 14th, 2021 6:02 pm

Mr.Potlight, $79 interior pots, and I believe it's $119 exterior.

"I'm a bit upset. I've been grab by the back without any alert and lubrification"
Lucky

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Apr 14th, 2021 9:14 pm

IndyBeak: Deal Addict; Sep 13, 2016; 3334 posts; 2064 upvotes; Mississauga

Apr 14th, 2021 9:14 pm

Unless you plan to remove the popcorn anyway, I don't think it is necessary to remove it to have potlights installed. If required, installer would remove very little areas around the holes so that trim can fit flush.

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Apr 15th, 2021 1:33 am

Toukolou: Deal Fanatic; Dec 4, 2009; 6649 posts; 2720 upvotes

Apr 15th, 2021 1:33 am

IndyBeak wrote: ↑ Unless you plan to remove the popcorn anyway, I don't think it is necessary to remove it to have potlights installed. If required, installer would remove very little areas around the holes so that trim can fit flush.

You're right, removal isn't necessary.

"I'm a bit upset. I've been grab by the back without any alert and lubrification"
Lucky

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Apr 15th, 2021 7:53 am

JayLove06: Deal Expert; Feb 29, 2008; 17768 posts; 15436 upvotes; Tarrana & The Ri…

Apr 15th, 2021 7:53 am

Have mr pot light coming in a few weeks. $80

Apr 15th, 2021 7:57 am

Cybersid: Deal Addict; Nov 9, 2005; 1048 posts; 394 upvotes

Apr 15th, 2021 7:57 am

Did a bunch this year

Vendor 1 - $40 each indoor install (I provided potlights) (got 10 done)
Vendor 2 - $60 each outdoor install (installer provided potlights) (got 25 done)

Got the costco RGB/google home ones indoor that added to the cost ($20 each).
Dimmer/Google home switch install was $30 for the outdoor potlights which I bought for $25 via amazon.

Neighbors also got his done for $40 from a different vendor, the installer did 5 houses on my street for the same price.

Regarding "Flat ceiling" we had a vendor come in scrape off all the popcorn ceiling in our family room for $500.00 - did an absolute fantastic job - I provided paint.

Location: Milton

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Apr 15th, 2021 9:07 am

Pursuit2013 [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 11, 2013; 1000 posts; 188 upvotes; BC

Apr 15th, 2021 9:07 am

IndyBeak wrote: ↑ Unless you plan to remove the popcorn anyway, I don't think it is necessary to remove it to have potlights installed. If required, installer would remove very little areas around the holes so that trim can fit flush.

That's interesting. The way the contractor made it seem as if we had to get the textured ceiling flat. If we decide to keep the textured ceiling, will it look bad with 8-10 pot lights?

Apr 15th, 2021 9:09 am

Pursuit2013 [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 11, 2013; 1000 posts; 188 upvotes; BC

Apr 15th, 2021 9:09 am

Cybersid wrote: ↑ Did a bunch this year

Vendor 1 - $40 each indoor install (I provided potlights) (got 10 done)
Vendor 2 - $60 each outdoor install (installer provided potlights) (got 25 done)

Got the costco RGB/google home ones indoor that added to the cost ($20 each).
Dimmer/Google home switch install was $30 for the outdoor potlights which I bought for $25 via amazon.

Neighbors also got his done for $40 from a different vendor, the installer did 5 houses on my street for the same price.

Regarding "Flat ceiling" we had a vendor come in scrape off all the popcorn ceiling in our family room for $500.00 - did an absolute fantastic job - I provided paint.

Location: Milton

Thanks for the information. This helps. Can you share the amazon ones you purchased and do you recommend them?

Apr 15th, 2021 9:20 am

teoconca: Deal Fanatic; Oct 16, 2008; 9457 posts; 3765 upvotes; Vaughan

Apr 15th, 2021 9:20 am

Cybersid wrote: ↑
Regarding "Flat ceiling" we had a vendor come in scrape off all the popcorn ceiling in our family room for $500.00 - did an absolute fantastic job - I provided paint.

Location: Milton

Can share the vendor who got rid of popcorn ceiling? How long does it take? Do they cover furniture and floor?
Thank.

I hate to speculate. I hate to forecast. I am just proactive.

Apr 15th, 2021 9:37 am

jdmfishingonly: Deal Fanatic; Oct 13, 2008; 5884 posts; 2623 upvotes; Durham

Apr 15th, 2021 9:37 am

OSHAWA.

Just had 20 potlights installed a couple months back. $1900.

Four in the living/dining room on a dimmer (already have a crystal light fixture above the dining table so that area did not get potlights):

Four in the sunken family room (keeping the existing 5-light tracklight in the middle) on separate dimmers:

Two in the foyer ... on its original 3-way rocker switch:

Four in the upstairs common area ... 2 on its original 3-way rocker switch and 2 on a single rocker switch:

Six in the kitchen ... 3 on a dimmer ... 3 on a WiFi dimmer:

16'x11' Living Room 11' Cathedral Ceiling. Hisense 65Q8G. Denon AVR-S740H 7.2 setup. Jamo Classic 10 280W Towers - FR+FL; Polk S35 - Center; Klipsch R51M - RR+RL; Klipsch R14M - Dolby FHR+FHL; Polk HTS10 Subwoofer x2. Unlocked Android Boxes from Taiwan x2

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Apr 15th, 2021 10:02 am

IndyBeak: Deal Addict; Sep 13, 2016; 3334 posts; 2064 upvotes; Mississauga

Apr 15th, 2021 10:02 am

Pursuit2013 wrote: ↑ That's interesting. The way the contractor made it seem as if we had to get the textured ceiling flat. If we decide to keep the textured ceiling, will it look bad with 8-10 pot lights?

Not at all. Popcorn vs flat ceiling is essentially a matter of choice/preference. What is more important is that which lights and what color temperature you chose.

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Apr 15th, 2021 10:04 am

Askari: Sr. Member; Aug 16, 2007; 879 posts; 91 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Apr 15th, 2021 10:04 am

interested as well in this vendor that did the flat ceiling.

Apr 15th, 2021 12:36 pm

Cybersid: Deal Addict; Nov 9, 2005; 1048 posts; 394 upvotes

Apr 15th, 2021 12:36 pm

Sure

It was the https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Dimmer-Sw ... B079775ZZQ smart switch

POTS (RGB/Google Home) - https://www.rona.ca/en/globe-electric-w ... -330752770

They go on sale quite often - I love being able to change my pots to cool white, blue, rainbow (lol) or classic 2700k

NOTE: If anyone wants the smooth ceiling vendor name/contact Please PM me - he services Milton/Mississauga from what I know

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Apr 15th, 2021 4:05 pm

Sherlock29: Newbie; Nov 11, 2020; 40 posts; 37 upvotes

Apr 15th, 2021 4:05 pm

OP - your quote seems very expensive from the few that we got. We got ours done earlier this year from Quality Potlights (which came from a few reccos from other RFD members). We also had popcorn ceilings and didn't have to smooth it out as others have mentioned here as well. TBH, they look pretty flush and slim to the ceiling and we're super happy with the results. I believe we did about 20+ dimmable in total across living, dining, halways, along with a few other electrical items which worked out to be around $1900 total.

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Apr 15th, 2021 6:24 pm

vistaliving: Sr. Member; Feb 9, 2005; 923 posts; 224 upvotes

Apr 15th, 2021 6:24 pm

Hi, I'm looking recommendations for exterior pot light installation contractor/company. Currently looking at getting 20-25 in total, plus some wiring for new switches. Have quote for $60/light, $50 if more than 25. No quote on wiring. Company I've been dealing with, not very good with communication so there's a bit of hesitation on my part to actually go with them. Thanks in advance.

Oh, had Mr. Pot light do my interior 3 years back. They were good. They did leave some extra holes but overall a good experience. I got a quote from them on exterior light install, $110/light.

Apr 15th, 2021 7:45 pm

Cybersid: Deal Addict; Nov 9, 2005; 1048 posts; 394 upvotes

Apr 15th, 2021 7:45 pm

All PM's responded to, dont get ripped off regarding smooth ceilings. When I was calling around contractors were taking advantage and I dislike DIY.

Potlights look fantastic on smooth ceilings IMO

Apr 15th, 2021 8:31 pm

bizzyseller: Deal Addict; May 9, 2003; 1866 posts; 1101 upvotes

Apr 15th, 2021 8:31 pm

Cybersid wrote: ↑ Did a bunch this year

Vendor 1 - $40 each indoor install (I provided potlights) (got 10 done)
Vendor 2 - $60 each outdoor install (installer provided potlights) (got 25 done)

Got the costco RGB/google home ones indoor that added to the cost ($20 each).
Dimmer/Google home switch install was $30 for the outdoor potlights which I bought for $25 via amazon.

Neighbors also got his done for $40 from a different vendor, the installer did 5 houses on my street for the same price.

Regarding "Flat ceiling" we had a vendor come in scrape off all the popcorn ceiling in our family room for $500.00 - did an absolute fantastic job - I provided paint.

Location: Milton

Would you be able to provide your contact for the exterior?

Apr 15th, 2021 9:04 pm

Cybersid: Deal Addict; Nov 9, 2005; 1048 posts; 394 upvotes

Apr 15th, 2021 9:04 pm

bizzyseller wrote: ↑
Would you be able to provide your contact for the exterior?

Yes of course, send me a PM please

If anyone else needs the contact let me know. DO NOT get ripped off. I am only doing this to weed out rip offs as I have been affected many times.

Absolutely sickens me how people are using covid to drive up prices.

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Apr 15th, 2021 9:58 pm

Pursuit2013 [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 11, 2013; 1000 posts; 188 upvotes; BC

Apr 15th, 2021 9:58 pm

Are textured ceiling and 'popcorn' the same thing?

Also, anyone here that can share a picture of their popcorn ceilings with potlights. We don't want to go flat/smooth unless the ceiling is going to look terrible.

Apr 18th, 2021 12:14 pm

runnersgambit: Jr. Member; Nov 3, 2009; 172 posts; 144 upvotes; toronto

Apr 18th, 2021 12:14 pm

Pursuit2013 wrote: ↑ Are textured ceiling and 'popcorn' the same thing?

Also, anyone here that can share a picture of their popcorn ceilings with potlights. We don't want to go flat/smooth unless the ceiling is going to look terrible.

The picture above in Oshawa is with popcorn potlights

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