LED Strip Light Help & Advice
Buying guides, step-by-step installation how-tos, and room inspiration — written by lighting specialists with decades of experience.
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Apply for a trade accountThe complete guide to LED strip lights
Everything you need to choose the right strip — types, voltages, IP ratings, colour temperatures, and what else you'll need to complete your installation.
Read the guide →LED strip IP ratings explained
What IP20, IP44, IP65 and IP67 mean — and which rating you need for bathrooms, kitchens and outdoor use.
What LED driver do I need?
How to calculate the right driver size, the CORE range explained, and when to choose a dimmable driver.
COB vs SMD LED strips
The key differences between chip-on-board and surface-mounted strips — and how to choose for your project.
Aluminium LED profiles: a complete guide
Recessed, surface mount and corner profiles — types, diffusers, cutting, and installation tips.
How to install LED strip lights
Step-by-step: planning your run, cutting to length, connecting to a driver, mounting and testing.
How to install an LED profile
Cutting, mounting, fitting the strip, diffuser and end caps for a clean, professional finish.
How to install LED strips in a kitchen
Under-cabinet, ceiling cove and plinth lighting — with IP rating advice for areas near water.
How to install LED strips in a bathroom
Zones, IP ratings, mirror lighting, plinth lighting and shower niches — all covered.
How to cut and join LED strip lights
Where to cut, how to use connectors and joining clips, and the mistakes to avoid.
Kitchen LED lighting ideas
Under-cabinet, ceiling coves, plinth lighting and island accents — layered schemes that transform the space.
Bathroom LED lighting ideas
Mirror surrounds, plinth lighting, bath panels and shower niches — with IP guidance throughout.
Living room LED lighting ideas
Ceiling coves, TV backlighting, feature walls, slat panels and staircase lighting.