Recessed Layout — 24 Can Grid

1. Quick Overview

Final plan for this room:

• 12 bays × 2 cans = 24 total lights
• Bay widths you measured as your typical set:
  • Left: ~7 ft
  • Center: ~7 ft 4 in
  • Right: ~6 ft 7 in
• Use this page to lock in:
  • Bay label (1L, 1C, 1R, etc.)
  • Width per bay
  • Can 1 & Can 2 distance off the left beam
  • Any notes (beams, fans, TV wall, etc.)

Rule of thumb: keep cans clean in the bay and off problem spots (ceiling fans, returns, TV wall).

2. How to Use (On-Site)

1. Stand at the main reference wall (e.g., facing from front door into room).
2. Label each bay in order (1L, 1C, 1R, 2L, 2C, 2R… or any system that makes sense to you).
3. Measure bay width beam-to-beam and type it in (ft + in).
4. Mark where Can 1 and Can 2 land off the left beam (inches or feet + inches).
5. Use notes for “avoid fan,” “keep off TV wall,” “line with island,” etc.

This doesn’t have to be pretty — it just has to be correct. The beauty shows up when the cans are cut.

3. Bay-by-Bay Layout (12 Bays × 2 Cans)

You already know the rhythm — now we lock it in so the cutter just follows the plan.

4. Summary Block (Copy / Paste)

This block updates as you type. Use it for texts, emails, or to plug into a lender or material list.