Stretched ceiling lights with LED strip: installation features

The lighting market has a wide selection. Leading position occupied by the stretch ceiling LED strip lights. You can choose any shade, create an unusual pattern of LEDs. Before buying, you should study the installation features of such products.

Stretch ceilings epitomize lightness and airiness, so you should carefully consider the choice of lighting. With the help of dynamic illumination you can get a clear supply of light in any room. At the same time try not to overdo it, as the balance between the smooth and the "cutting" light should be observed.

LED tape has features that you should read before you buy:

• optimal lighting.LEDs shine at an angle of up to 1400 degrees. This quality makes it possible to cover a large area;
• saving. Small bulbs can replace conventional lamps, consuming a small amount of energy;

• long operation. The manufacturer guarantees 10 years of work;
• LED tape pays off quickly. Despite the high cost, this type of lighting is able to pay for itself already in 1.5 years due to savings on electricity;
• using the dimmer, you can control the brightness of the backlight;
• uniform lighting. Silent lighting with a single movement can illuminate the room at full brightness.

If you decide to use the option with LED strip under the stretch ceiling, remember that lighting should be created for comfort. Many users choose LEDs as a decorative component. They will also be useful if you need to set accents on some room objects, visually enlarge the room or zone the space.

The organization of the illumination of the tension fabric can occur withfollowing options:

• use of contour scattered backlight. This element forms a continuous strip of light. In it, the LEDs can be located on the shelves and shine up. This method is considered the simplest, but with its help you can realize many creative ideas;
• directional lighting, where the lamps are on the slopes, which are located along the ceiling. This feature forms "rays", diverging on the main ceiling canvas;

• spot lighting. Another name - "starry sky." Such a diode backlight consists of LEDs, whose luminous flux looks from the ceiling to the floor. Installing the "starry sky" has some difficulties, so the installation work should be made available to specialists;
• installation of figured elements. In it, the LEDs will be located in special ceiling lamps on the ceiling. Items must be small in size.

To choose the right LED lighting, consider the following nuances:

• number of LEDs. LEDs in the ribbons are arranged with a certain density, which affects the cost of electricity and the degree of brightness of the light.Popular ribbons in which there are 30, 60, 120, 240 elements. As a rule, small items have a more frequent location than large ones;

• power level With this parameter, you should decide to correctly select the power source. Calculate the power consumption is simple: if the consumption level of each LED will be 0.04 watts, for a ribbon of 60 elements 2.4 watts are required. When using a 10-meter circuit, the resulting number must be multiplied by 10. As a result, we get a value of 24 W;
• voltage level. Most power supplies operate on direct current, the value of which is 12 volts. Also on sale there are more powerful devices with a power of 24 volts. For such elements, a step-down transformer is required;

• color solution. Many users choose white backlighting, but manufacturers offer a variety of options. In modern tapes there is the possibility of changing the color range, which can be changed based on the mood of the user;
• lighting control can be made using an IR remote control or an ordinary smartphone.These devices allow you to change the lighting settings, control the brightness level and color.

You can mount the LED tape with your own hands. There are several installation methods that will help you create the right atmosphere in your room.

If you want to create a calm atmosphere in your room, choose a soft light that can be installed along the edges of the stretch fabric. In the evening, not only the body, but also the eyes will need rest, therefore this option is considered the most optimal.

The installation is enclosed in the location of the LED circuit along the wall slightly below the canvas. Ceiling skirting helps to hide the structure. Using this method, you can equip many-tier structures, the borders of which should be made of drywall. The tape will be hidden under it. For multilevel designs, it is not recommended to choose glossy surfaces, since the gypsum lamps and LEDs will be reflected in gloss, which will spoil the whole picture.

LED lights on the borders of the ceiling optimally suited for the hall or dining room. In the evening, you can turn off the main lighting, leaving only the LED backlight. Such light will be necessary when watching TV, as experts do not recommend watching movies without light, and the main lighting will not allow you to fully relax.

Each person will be able to create a unique pattern on the ceiling of the LED strip. The ceiling is mounted only along guides, so the rough surface remains intact, and LEDs can be attached to it, which in the future can illuminate the ceiling from the inside.

To make the light pattern unique, you will need to designate the placement of the LEDs on the ceiling. Based on the planned pattern, you should choose the LEDs. They may have a white color or combine several shades.

On the basis of a personal drawing, measure the required footage, make an addition to random changes. For work you will need: the LED strip itself, connectors, connecting wires, a relay for working with light intensity.

How to attach the tape:

• fastening tape is easy, because the elements have a glue base. Before work, you should prepare the surface of the ceiling: degrease, prime and putty the base;
• glue sticks quickly, so you should work quickly and accurately;

• cut the ribbon only at designated places. The connection should be made using a connector. Keep in mind that strong kinks affect the life of the elements;
• After you install all the components on the ceiling, you will need to connect the tape to the network. To do this, you must use a special power supply;
• Choose a power supply based on the tape’s length and power. The energy consumed is indicated per meter, therefore during installation one should multiply the length of the tape by the parameters of one meter.

To make the room more comfortable, you will help uneven lighting. To do this, choose the LED design, which will not have the same brightness around the perimeter. For each part of the room, install a tape with LEDs of different density or use a dimmer.

Pay attention to the marking of the diodes. Despite the fact that the SMD 5050 tape has a high price, it guarantees high quality white lighting due to the combination of three color components.

Installed stretch ceiling is difficult to dismantle without damage. For this reason, experts recommend working with decorative lighting before the fabric is stretched. The exception is harpoon mounting, which can be removed and hung again.

LED lighting paired with a stretch ceiling can create a unique atmosphere and make your interior unique. You can realize your own ideas and surprise your guests.

Looks like beautiful lighting in the room for children. The tape plays not only a decorative, but also a practical role. Since most babies are afraid to fall asleep in the dark, you can leave the "starry sky" on the ceiling, which will protect your child.

The lights inside the ceiling are beautiful and unusual.Choose original combinations that will draw unusual patterns or even pictures over you. Such designs should be invisible in the main light and look spectacular in the evening.

Many people choose floating ceilings. Such a decision creates the illusion that the ceiling is located in weightlessness and hovers above you. Rooms decorated in a similar style are airy and immersed in an atmosphere of mystery.

Installing a backlight in a drywall niche is a common option that will never lower its position. Lighting creates a unique effect that all your guests will appreciate.

For multi-level designs, LED lighting is considered the best option.

To learn how to properly mount the LED strip, see the following video.