LED strip lights are energy-efficient, long-lasting, and environmentally friendly. They are popular and excellent for commercial and domestic purposes. However, if you want to use them for general lighting, you need to use LED extrusions.
In this blog post, we’ll teach you how LED profiles are used and how you can integrate them into your lighting system.
What are LED Profiles?
LED extrusions are aluminum housings for LED strips. They come in different sizes and shapes and are used in modern LED lighting.
Why do LED strip lights need aluminium extrusions?
LED profiles are integral due to the number of excellent benefits they provide:
conceals the LED tape.
Provides protection and diffusion.
Gives you more freedom over the placement of the LED tapes.
Tips to properly use LED extrusions
#1 Get Aluminium LED profiles that match your needs
LED profiles come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. They can fit any kind of LED strip and look great in any setting. Not convinced? See our product page for different kinds of LED extrusions.
Don’t settle. Get an LED profile that matches your LED tape and looks good where you’ll install it!
#2 Take advantage of the Light Diffusing Properties of the Aluminium Extrusion
The aluminum profile diffuses the light from the LED strip, making it a great general-purpose lighting system. LED extrusions are the answer to uneven lighting, dark spots, and unwanted contrast.
#3 Don’t underestimate LED Lights
Many think LED strip lights are just for Christmas trees. LED lighting has come a long way. Thanks to aluminum extrusions, they make excellent general and accent lighting.
LED strip lights look great in any room.
#4 Make sure the entire LED lighting system is compatible
There are many LED options, but they have a downside. Not all LED strip lights are compatible due to differences in voltage, length, width, or controller.
This is easy to fix. All LED products have specifications. You can see if an LED extrusion is compatible with your system in that document.
#5 Test the LED System before the final installation
LED lighting setups are made from multiple strips, bulbs, and other parts. They can dim, change colors, and be controlled by smartphones or remotes.
With so many parts, mistakes are bound to happen. Test the LED system during planning and installation.
Checking that the aluminum LED profile is in the right place, the LED tape is working, and the setup is connected to the main lighting system will help avoid mistakes.
