An LED strip looks best and lasts longest when installed in an aluminum profile. An aluminum profile is not just an accessory, but an essential part of functional and finished LED lighting at home.
On this page, we will go through the basic solutions for aluminum profiles and present practical profiles that are especially suitable for mood and indirect lighting in the home.
Why does an LED strip need an aluminum profile?
An LED strip can technically also be installed without a profile, but the result often remains unfinished and the lifespan is shortened.
Aluminum profile
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cools the LED strip and extends its lifespan
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makes the installation straight and neat
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protects the LED strip from dust and mechanical stress
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improves light uniformity with a diffuser
Especially in mood and indirect lighting, the importance of the profile is emphasized.
Surface LED profile – an easy and reliable basic solution
A surface-mounted LED profile is the most common solution when an LED strip is installed on a finished surface without structural changes.
It works well
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for shelves
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under cabinets
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for TV units
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for wall and ceiling surfaces
Suora12 LED profile 2 m is a clear and versatile basic profile that is suitable for most home lighting solutions.
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LED profile for indirect lighting
In indirect lighting, the light does not point directly into the room, but reflects off the ceiling or wall. In this case, the shape of the profile and the direction of the light are crucial.
Tausta10 LED profile is a T-shaped profile designed specifically for indirect lighting. It directs light upwards in a controlled manner, creating soft, glare-free illumination.
Typical applications
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ceiling and wall junctions
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suspended ceilings
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mood lighting in living rooms and bedrooms
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Trimless LED profile for indirect lighting
SILEÄ12 LED profile 2 m for indirect lighting (trimless) is intended for situations where the goal is the most discreet and finished lighting possible. The profile is installed hidden in the structure, for example, to be plastered or puttied, so that it does not stand out from the surface and the light appears to come directly from the structure.
The profile is made of aluminum and is suitable for an LED strip of up to 12 mm width. In practice, an LED strip of up to 10 mm width is recommended to ensure the strip fits easily into the profile and the result is neat.
The SILEÄ12 profile is particularly suitable for
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suspended ceilings
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wall recesses
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new constructions and renovation projects
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architectural indirect lighting
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Diffuser affects the appearance of light
A diffuser is a cover for an aluminum profile that softens and evens out light.
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An opal diffuser produces an even and pleasant light
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A clear diffuser provides more light output, but LED dots are more visible
For mood and indirect lighting at home, an opal diffuser is usually the best choice.
Functional basic solutions for home
If you're unsure where to start, these solutions almost always work
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LED strip + surface LED profile + opal diffuser
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Tausta10 profile at the ceiling junction as indirect light
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SILEÄ12 trimless profile in a modern living room or bedroom
When the LED strip and aluminum profile are chosen correctly, the result is neat, glare-free, and long-lasting.
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