Part Two-How to Install Cabinet Light?

Last time we have talked the Step 1 for how to install under cabinet light. now we are talking the rest of it.

Step 2: Gathering my tools

Most under cabinet lighting installations require:

• Electric Drill
• Measuring Tape
• A Mechanical Pencil

I installed two light fixtures underneath cabinets that were separated by a microwave:

So, I needed additional tools to secure the linking cable on the wall directly underneath the microwave.  I picked up coaxial staples from the local hardware store and used a hammer to secure them.  It was an easy solution!

Step 3: Marking where the fixtures will go

The under cabinet lighting fixtures I chose (led line viltage thin under cabinet task lights) included two mounting screws, so I wanted to mark the drilling locations.

To do this, I removed the lens cover from the light fixture and held the fixture underneath the cabinet in my desired location.  Then, I poked my pencil through the small holes in the fixture that are designated for the mounting screws.  I marked exactly where the screws should go.

Step 4: Drilling small holes underneath the cabinet for the mounting screws

Since I’d already marked the location of the holes, this step was fairly easy.

Step 5: Starting the screws in their holes

This made it easier to drill in the lighting fixture once it was in place.

Step 6: Finish installing the fixture

Holding the light fixture up, I used the electric drill to push the mounting screws through the fixture and into their holes.

That’s it!  After the first fixture was installed, I attached the linking cable, ran it underneath the microwave, installed the second fixture, and plugged it all in using my 6-foot power cord.

Here are some additional photos: