painter sprayed recesssed can lights. Is this ok ?

[Stevenfyeager]

In a hew house, the painter sprayed the insides of recessed light cans. Is this ok ? Does it affect bulbs or heat build up, or warranty ? Thank you.

 

[nickelec]

I would be more concerned with seeing the paint if you're not using some sort of closerld trim such as one of those LED retrofit or some sort of baffle if you are I wouldn't worry about it as LEDs don't really get that hot anyway

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[Coppersmith]

I agree with nickelec. If standard lamps will be installed, then the paint will show and not look good. If LED trims are being installed, then the paint will not show and it doesn't matter. My biggest concern would be if the paint got inside the sockets. Recessed cans do generally come with cardboard paint shields that should have been in place to protect the cans.

 

[growler]

My biggest concern would be if the paint got inside the sockets. Recessed cans do generally come with cardboard paint shields that should have been in place to protect the cans.

They do come with a plastic plug in the socket to protect it from paint so unless this was removed it's OK.

Last fall there was a home inspection report that wanted to make sure all can lights had the proper IC rating. Someone had painted those light on the inside and it does make it hard to read the labels.

 

[gadfly56]

I agree with nickelec. If standard lamps will be installed, then the paint will show and not look good. If LED trims are being installed, then the paint will not show and it doesn't matter. My biggest concern would be if the paint got inside the sockets. Recessed cans do generally come with cardboard paint shields that should have been in place to protect the cans.

If standard lamps are installed there will be a lot more to worry about than an ugly paint job. Typical interior paints aren't rated for the kinds of temperatures that shell is likely to reach. Expect a lot of peeling to take place.