Lighting Solutions for Thick Ceilings

Lighting Solutions For Thick Ceilings

Finding the right fixture for thick ceilings is one of the most common requests USAI Lighting receives. Ceiling thickness plays a critical role in recessed lighting design. Beyond standard drywall, materials like plaster, wood, or acoustic panels demand specialized fixtures engineered for precision and performance. USAI Lighting offers an extensive platform of products with a wide range of housing, shapes, and sizes—providing versatile solutions that accommodate even the most challenging ceiling conditions.
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Recessed Lighting For Up To
1" Thick Ceilings

Our core recessed fixture offerings are engineered to accommodate 1" thick ceilings as standard. This vast range includes nearly our entire catalog of minimal aperture and feature-rich downlights. Click on the link below to explore the full breadth of these precision fixtures:

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Reccessed Lighting For Ceilings Up To 1.5 Inches Thick

Recessed Lighting For Up To
1.5" Thick Ceilings

The fixtures in this category are engineered to accept ceiling thicknesses up to 1.5", achieved either through their standard adjustable housing or via optional collar extenders. This range is ideal for standard plaster, substantial millwork, and certain high-density ceiling panels.

USAI Recessed Fixtures That Can Accommodate Ceilings Up To 1.5" Thick

Recessed Lighting For
2" Thick Ceilings

These advanced product solutions are rated to accommodate up to 2" thick ceilings, utilizing standard collars or accessory extenders. This capability is frequently employed in projects featuring structural wood elements, complex layered ceilings, or specialized acoustic treatments.

Reccessed Lighting For Ceilings Up To 2 Inches Thick

USAI Recessed Fixtures That Can Accommodate Ceilings Up To 2" Thick

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Recessed Lighting For Up To
3-5/8" Thick Ceilings

This represents the highest ceiling thickness accommodation within our standard offerings. Fixtures in this category can accept ceiling materials up to 3.625" thick when specified with a deep regress trim and the new construction narrow width, NCSM, housing option. This robust capability is essential for highly specialized architectural assemblies.

USAI Recessed Fixtures That Can Accommodate Ceilings Up To 3-5/8" Thick

A Final Consideration: Ceiling Thickness Vs Light Output

The introduction of a collar extender may minimally increase the overall housing depth and can, in rare instances, result in a fractional reduction in light output. We strongly advise consulting the housing drawings on the specific product data sheets for precise dimensional and performance details. Our team is fully prepared to navigate any thick ceiling installation challenge you may encounter. Contact us at 845-565-8500, info@usailighting.com, or by using our contact us form.

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