Installing ceiling lighting with LED strip- this is an excellent solution to the problem of lighting in the house. Today, more and more people are trying to create coziness in their homes in this way. If a few years ago it seemed just fantastic, today such ideas are already being implemented. This applies not only to commercial construction, but also to private apartments. Installing ceiling lighting with LED strip - this is an alternative solution to the problem of not only lighting, but also aesthetics. This is important for a modern home.
The device of LEDs.Of course, you can always invite professionals to do the job, who will install LED strip on the ceiling in the shortest possible time, but this often costs a pretty penny. There is one simple alternative solution. It consists in organizing LED strip lighting with your own hands. This allows you to save money and show yourself as a creative person. Today we will talk about installing LED strip lighting on the ceiling.
Benefits of use
Simple RGB strip connection diagram.First, you need to decide whether you really need this one, or you can make a standard installation of incandescent lamps. We can immediately say that the option with LED backlighting has a lot of advantages, which include:
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Selecting a tape for the ceiling
Wiring diagram for LED strip with onepower supply. In order to choose the right ceiling strip, you need to decide on some of its parameters. According to the degree of protection, they can be divided into moisture-proof and non-moisture-proof. Moisture-proof options are most often made of class IP44 or higher. If the protection class is lower, then such LED strips can be considered non-moisture-proof. Which option to choose - it all depends on the person and his apartment. If the neighbors have a habit of flooding from above, then it is best to buy a moisture-proof strip. Each LED lamp has its own color. All the colors of the rainbow can be present here. Either white LED backlighting or yellow is best suited. Although the choice also depends on the surrounding interior. There are also LED strips that can change their glow. Today they can be purchased without any problems, as they are widely available on the market. The density of the diodes themselves also matters. Here the pattern is extremely simple: the higher this indicator, the brighter the LED backlight will work. Return to contents</a>
Recommendations for the right choice
The main criterion is the financial capacity of the person.
Stages of LED strip installation.If he has a little extra money, then it is quite possible to limit himself to installing a single-color SMD3528 LED strip, the density of which will be 60 pieces per 1 m. Many people wonder why not immediately buy an RGB strip, which allows you to use different colors for lighting. Here you can advise that it is better not to do this, since such a copy works exclusively with a special controller. It will have to be purchased additionally, and this leads to very impressive additional costs. In the event that a person's financial situation does not limit him in any way in terms of choice, then it is best to prefer the SMD3528 LED strip, which has a density of 120 pieces per 1 m. It will perfectly cope with the tasks of lighting almost any home.
Decorative lighting of a niche in section.When buying, it is necessary to focus on the light of the main source. It should be in complete harmony with the intended lighting. If you choose, for example, blue backlighting, it may not fit into the interior organically, making it cold and dim. You should always carefully approach the choice of a specific color. As for the moisture resistance indicator, the choice should be based solely on the person's preferences. If there is a high probability that the neighbors upstairs will flood the apartment in the near future, then it is better to buy a moisture-proof tape. It will help out in any situation and will retain its functionality no matter what. Return to contents</a>
Installation of LED tape on the ceiling
So, with the main selection criteria everything became clear, and this means that we can proceed directly to the installation process. In fact, there is nothing complicated in this process.
Wiring diagram for multi-color (RGB)LED backlighting. All the tape presented on the market is distributed in special 5 m long reels. It is very convenient to cut it into pieces of the required length in advance. However, it is worth remembering that it has only certain cutting points. They are necessarily marked on the tape itself. The backlighting is most often organized on a special ledge, which is made of plasterboard. It is a kind of cornice. It is here that the LED strip is mounted. At the same time, the arrangement of these elements is such that the light is emitted from the bottom up. In order to properly fix it, you will have to thoroughly clean the ceiling surface. After this, the protective film is removed from the tape, and then it is pressed against the desired surface itself. At this point, its attachment to the ceiling is almost complete. After this, it must be connected to a power source. This is the most difficult stage of installation. Return to contents</a>
Order and nuances of connection
Scheme of the frame and cladding of the box with a niche forbacklight. So, first you need to connect the power supply to the network cord. These two components are not always included in a single kit. The corresponding terminals on the power supply are used for connection. They are designated by the Latin letters L and N. Basically, it does not matter which wire is inserted into which terminal. The power supply is connected to an alternating voltage source. Here, polarity does not matter at all. Many still decide to install an RGB strip. In this situation, in any case, you will have to additionally install a controller. Here you cannot do without observing the polarity, since the controller is powered by a DC voltage source. So, the plus is connected to the plus, and the minus to the minus. It is very important to do this correctly, otherwise the controller can simply burn out. Now the LED strip itself can be safely connected to the controller. Polarity is also taken into account here. If a single-color strip was used during installation, then there is no need to use a controller. As for determining the polarity, no special skills are required here. On all devices of the chain it is signed with the corresponding designations. At first glance it may seem that this work is quite complicated. In fact, it is much easier than hanging a new chandelier in your room. Even a person who is far from electricity, should definitely cope with such a task without any problems. The above will be useful to everyone who decided to do the whole complex of activities on their own. Of course, it will help not only amateurs, but also professionals in solving a number of problems, for example, with the choice of a specific product for a particular apartment. Only having done everything with their own hands, a person begins to appreciate the true severity of human labor.
