Installing LED strip lights on the ceiling for cove lighting is a very common practice. In the modern no main light design, many designers like to hide the LED strip light to illuminate the ceiling so as to visually increase the height of the floor, make the space as simple and elegant as possible, and create a high-end style and atmosphere. Today we will introduce how to install LED light strips for perfect ceiling lighting.
1. What Effect Does Ceiling Light Have?
First, let’s understand why LED recessed ceiling lighting is so prominent in modern design. Its role includes:
- Auxiliary lighting
- Meet certain lighting needs of the space
- Create the atmosphere required by the environment
- Improve the taste and tonality of the space
- Play a certain decorative role
- Space division, strengthen design relationships, and delineate functional divisions
2. Common Problems in LED Recessed Ceiling Lights Installation
2.1 LED light does not come out, the light is cut off
Some of the LED light strips in the ceiling groove are to illuminate the ceiling, some are to illuminate the wall to form a wall washing light effect. Different positions have different methods. Improper installation of ceiling led strip lights will result in unsatisfactory lighting effects.
Because the LED light strip is relatively thin, generally 8 mm, 10 mm, or 12 mm in width, if the installation position is slightly lower, the LED light will still be blocked by the ceiling baffle, and the shading light will become obvious.
2.2 LED light is not far away
Therefore, if you want to illuminate farther, the led light strip needs to be fixed horizontally on the wall at a certain height to reduce occlusion and increase the effective light area. According to the size of the indoor area and considering the aesthetic needs, the led strip should be adjusted to an angle that the human eye cannot see obliquely below. The utilization rate of light is also higher than the above, and there is more luminous flux output to the ceiling.
Since the ceiling baffle will block part of the LED light, you can use a led light strip with a certain polarized light distribution or use an inclined installation to let more LED light go to the ceiling. The led light strip is installed with a slight inclination, which can properly improve the light utilization rate. The led light strip has its own polarizing property, which can greatly improve the light utilization rate and the projection distance will be farther.
2.3 LED lights are crooked and the edges are not neat
This is due to the problem that the ceiling led light strips fall off or do not light up after being used for a long time.
The flexible led ceiling lights strip comes with a 3M adhesive backing, if there is a lot of dust during installation, it will reduce the stickiness of the light strip. The mounting clips can strengthen the strip light fixation and avoid the problem of falling off.
2.4 LED Lights reflected on the wall
This is a problem to be avoided with ceiling wall wash led light strips. If the wall is made of non-mirror material, the wall washer led strip can be installed on the top of the ceiling, fixed horizontally on the wall at a certain height, only a specific angle can see the exposure of the light strip.
If the wall material is specular, you need to change the ceiling led strip installation method and use diffuse reflection to illuminate the wall. In terms of the light source, choose a high-lumen LED light to reflect.
3. Right Ceiling Recessed Light Installation Effect
If the ceiling led strip lights installation is correct, the LED light will basically diffuse out, creating a soft and comfortable lighting environment.
3.1 Kitchen ceiling lights
Ceiling LED lights ensure a high brightness in the whole kitchen, so as to avoid poor lighting and lead to operational errors.
Because the kitchen will often have water vapor, it is easier to get wet. Therefore, when choosing ceiling light fixtures, it is necessary to have moisture-proof functions to eliminate potential safety hazards in certain aspects, such as waterproof IP65 led strip lights or using led profiles to protect the led strip.
The kitchen lighting system can be adjustable with CCT dimmable led strip, so that when the LED light feels dim or dazzling, it can be adjusted to a suitable color temperature.
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3.2 Bedroom ceiling lighting
As a place to rest and sleep, the bedroom is not suitable for dazzling lights. The design of the recessed ceiling with LED strip lights not only beautifies the shape and space, but also avoids the LED glare to the greatest extent. Warm white led strip lights create a comfortable and warm environment for the bedroom.
3.3 Living room ceiling lights
The pure white light from the LED recessed ceiling lights strip in the living room can raise the feeling of the ceiling, make the space more three-dimensional, and easily create a fashionable and concise style.
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