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I can't seem to find these anywhere, but I really want a trim that is completely flush with the ceiling (at the mud level) for my 4" recessed cans. That is, I don't want the trim to have any profile that extends below the ceiling.
Does anyone know is something like this exists?
I would say pull the fixture off the beam itself and attach it in between the beams. Then you could get some track lighting that would hang down low enough to provide sufficient light, yet not drop below the beam line. Something like the picture here would work:
I have installed cans vertically quite a few times. both remodeling and new construction. you shouldn't have a problem with the inspector as long as you use ic rated cans, and if you live in a multi dwelling building then most probably will need to make a one hour barrier around the can. basically all that means is that you wrap (box out) the bay with 5/8" drywall. good luck
p.s look into elco lighting or nora lighting they both make ic airtight cans that are 5.5" in height. that's including the flange so in reality 5" is going to be inside the bay under the drywall.
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One thing the trim does typically is hide the edge of the drywall which usually, one would not want to look at because it's rough and ugly.
It's hard to imagine trim that doesn't extend (at least the thickness of the metal itself) below the surface of the ceiling.
If you want a trimless look, what you will probably need to do is apply drywall compound up inside the can itself a bit, and cover the edge between the can and the drywall. Then carefully hand-sand that edge into the shape you want. Don't forget to protect the light socket by deenergizing it and stuffing some non-conductive plastic into it during this work. When done, re-paint the ceiling, and paint up into the can as well. Either use paint that can handle the heat of the bulb or commit to using LED bulbs only.