Lighting trim ring friction fit system

A trim system comprising:

• a trim housing defining a top trim housing end and a bottom trim housing end, the trim housing defining an inner trim housing surface, the inner trim housing surface defining a trim housing bore extending into the trim housing from the bottom trim housing end towards the top trim housing end, the trim housing bore defining an axis, the inner trim housing surface defining a plurality of grooves;
• and
• a trim piece defining a top trim piece end and a bottom trim piece end, the top trim piece end inserted into the trim housing bore, the trim housing bore defines an axis, the trim piece comprising a retention clip defining a first end and a second end, the first end secured to a base of the trim piece, the second end engaging a groove of the plurality of grooves and axially securing the trim piece to the trim housing relative to the axis.

A method for securing a trim piece to a trim housing, the method comprising:

• inserting a top trim piece end of the trim piece into a trim housing bore of the trim housing, the trim housing bore defined by an inner trim housing surface of the trim housing;
• and
• engaging a retention clip with the inner trim housing surface, the retention clip attached to the trim housing, the trim piece secured to the trim housing by engagement between the retention clip and the inner trim housing surface.