Hey gang,

I am looking for insights, experience, and/or advice on installing recessed lighting in my kitchen. I understand that anything you offer is not to be taken as professional or "legal" advice - and other disclaimers.

I removed the soffits and have to drywall the ceiling sections uncovered by the soffit removal. There is standard (for 1992 construction) paper-backed insulation in between the rafters. I am planning on installing IC-rated (insulation contact)LED fixtures. The question is this: Do I remove the staples and push the insulation up and restaple so that the fixtures do not tear the backing? Or do I have to do some other "reconfiguring"?

Thanks for any and all insights, comments, and advice.

MoBOB