It's usefulness and performance make it desired in so many different applications. It can be mounted in almost any way offering benefits such as superior output and reduced thermal emmitance.

LED tape

In the home for example it could be used to illuminate book shelves or recessed within coving as a general light source benefiting from high light output and small operational costs. This could almost take away the need to switch bulbs as the overall life is determined at approximately 30 - 50,000 hours. In a domestic setting this works out at over and above 10 years without changing a single light bulb...

Bathroom lighting

Low voltage LEDs are perfect for bathroom illumination. Because most of the transformers or LED drivers are water resistant they are useful for this application. You can also get the tape in waterproof versions. Waterproofing is often identified by an IP rating, the IP rating is determined by numbers. IP65 is a waterproof rating that allows splashes with water whereby IP68 is submersible. LED tape comes in both versions.

Kitchen lighting

More and more LEDs are being used to create mood within kitchens because of the sleek and easy to install design. Most of the time the use of LED Tape is within a kick board, cupboard or installed in a pelmet to brighten up the contents. Innovative design options has increased demand of this new technology allowing for a radiant outlook to kitchen schemes often adding value to the concept. IP rated waterproof LED tape is generally used because the protective coating makes cleaning easier and protects against fluids damaging the light emitting diodes.

Bedroom lighting

Headboards are also ideal places to install LEDs, the power of the light source allows for an amibience perfectly suited to bedroom decor adding enhanced mood to any room. Most designers would recommend lighting to liven up the atmosphere and add value to any home. Lighting is renowned for its effect on the immediate atmosphere and LED tape is the perfect answer for decorative lighting solutions. Warm white light is ideal when decoration includes golds, browns, creams and earthy colours. Using neutral white will add a certain sparkle to more vivid colours of decoration whereby the target colour is to be brought to life such as reds, blues and whites. Neutral white looks amazing illuminating pearl tiles in en-suites.

Exterior lighting

Waterproof or IP rated LED tape can be adopted under brick capping to create illumination around garden features like walls. Alternatively it can be integrated near fountains, under roofing canopies or used in social areas. As a light source LED has many advantages especially in exterior applications whereas harsh conditions can be destructive. The benefits of LEDs and the minimal maintenance associated with them give architects and designers the ability to use lighting in harder to reach places and in contrast areas that are often accessible by the general public where lower voltage, cooler operating solutions are essential.

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