Installing LED strip in the kitchen

Installation of LED strip in the kitchen is not only bright, but also a very functional element of the interior as a whole. It is not only an ornament, but also greatly facilitates the cooking process, and also makes it possible to sit in the kitchen in the evening without turning on the main light source, which significantly saves the family budget. Therefore, if you also decided to install the LED strip, we will tell you how to do it correctly, and also tell you in which most winning places it is better to place it.

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Why do I need to place additional lighting in the kitchen?

While cooking, each housewife spends on this process not only time, but also strength. Therefore, it is very important that this work proceeds in comfortable conditions. Correctly selected and distributed lighting devices can provide comfortable illumination of the working surface, especially in those places where you perform the most painstaking operations.

In addition, when choosing additional light sources in the kitchen, one should take into account the fact that insufficient lighting can create not only inconvenience, but also lead to vision problems in the future, but in bright light the eyes will get very tired.

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LED strip - the most optimal solution for the kitchen

Today, experienced designers recommend using LED strip for additional lighting in the kitchen. It gained such high popularity due to its aesthetic properties, efficiency and durability.

Important! Pay attention to the fact that the LEDs light up at full power instantly, while their service life does not depend on the number of on and off.

The only drawback is the rather high cost of materials. Nevertheless, such a backlight can last for more than a dozen years, which more than pays for all costs. In addition, the LED strip in relation to other light sources has the following advantages:

• High reliability;
• Low power consumption
• The absence of harmful components inside;
• The coefficient of utilization of the light flux is equal to 100%;
• Small size;
• Safety of use;
• Easy installation and connection;
• Resistance to loads;
• Simplicity of construction;
• The ability to place on furniture of any shape.

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How to choose the right LED strip?

Before you install the backlight on the kitchen, ceiling, niche, it is very important to choose the right light source:

• The first thing you should pay attention to when buying is the case. It should be of high quality and made of aluminum LED-profile. In addition, the housing should not be afraid of moisture. In this case, the tape will last you at least 60,000 hours.

Important! Pay attention to the fact that you can install a small tactile switch in the case, with which you can turn on the lighting device without having contact with it.

• When choosing an LED strip, you need to consider the fact that it contains a certain number of diodes. It is this parameter that affects the strength of the emitted light.

Important! For additional illumination of the working surface, the most optimal variant is the tape with the number of diodes 60 per 1 square meter.

• As for the color scheme, in this case everything is purely individual and depends solely on your taste preferences. You can get high-quality lighting from white diodes that have a cold or warm shade.

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How to glue LED strip in the kitchen?

The installation process of this lighting device is carried out in the following order:

• Prepare the surface on which you will attach the tape. To do this, degrease it, clean it of possible contaminants and dry thoroughly.

Important! If the surface on which the installation will take place is metal, a layer of dielectric insulating material still needs to be installed on it. This is necessary in order to avoid electric shock in the future.

• Pick up the power supply. It should be 15-20% more powerful than the tape itself.
• Remove the protective coating from the tape and press the adhesive side to the surface, but do not overdo it so as not to damage the board.
• Connect the already glued tape to the power supply, observing the polarity.

Important! Pay attention to the fact that during installation, the LED strip can be cut into strips of the required length and interconnected using special connectors and connectors for these purposes.

• Check the quality of the system.

Important! During installation, try to avoid excessive bending of the tape, as this may damage the electrical component of the entire product.

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How is the LED strip fastened in the kitchen set?

Most often, the LED strip is placed so that the lighting falls exclusively on the work surface. To do this, it is glued directly to the furniture or mounted in special boxes.

In turn, boxes can have various configurations. For example, those that have a triangular shape can serve as a corner that closes the seams between the hanging cabinets and the apron. In addition to standard applications, the LED strip can also be used to illuminate the kitchen directly. It can also be placed:

• Inside the hanging cabinets. This way you get the original lighting on the top shelves.
• Bottom of floor stands or top of hanging cabinets. In this case, you will get the original decorative design of the kitchen space.
• Drawer lighting.

Important! If you have built-in niches in the kitchen, you can also highlight them with the LED strip. It will look very stylish if you opt for color diodes.

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LED strip is such a versatile material that it can be installed on absolutely any kitchen surface. And due to various installation options, you can create an original version of the backlight, taking into account the characteristics of the room and your taste preferences. Putting our advice into practice, you can not only make the kitchen space more comfortable, but also create a stylish interior without problems and extra financial costs.