Adding lighting to your stairway is an easy way to improve safety and visibility in your home. LED strip lights are a great option for stairway lighting – they are energy efficient, long-lasting, and provide a soft, continuous glow along the stairs. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the steps of installing LED strip lights on your stairway.
Materials Needed:
- LED strip lights – Choose lights designed for indoor use and stairway installation. Consider color temperature and brightness.
- Power supply – Get an appropriate power supply to power the length of LED strips you need.
- Mounting tape – Double-sided mounting tape to adhere the LED strips. Make sure it’s suitable for your stair surface.
- Wire clips or cable guides – To run wires neatly against the underside of the stairs.
- Screws or adhesive – For securing the power supply, wire clips, and any other hardware.
- Electrical tools – Drill, wire strippers, volt meter, etc.
Preparation:
Before installing, make sure your stairs are cleaned and prepared to adhere the LED tape and mounting hardware. Have all your materials and tools handy. Check the power supply requirements of your LED strip lights and prepare the wiring.
Installation Steps:
- Determine placement of the LED strip lights. Mark locations on the underside edge of the stairs to align the strip lights. Leave space between marks for power supplies and wire connections.
- Mount the power supply in an inconspicuous but accessible location, like under the stair tread. Use screws or adhesive based on your surface.
- Adhere the LED strip lights to the marked locations with mounting tape. Press firmly. Stop strips a few inches before the ends of stairs.
- Connect the power supply wires to the LED strip light wires. Follow CREELUX’s instructions. Use wire clips to run wires neatly along under stairs.
- Turn on the power supply and test the lights. Check all connections and functionality before continuing.
- Use aluminum strips, trim, or covers to hide wires and direct light down from LEDs as needed. Use mounting tape or screws.
- Place wire guides along the underside of the stairs at edges to prevent snags and keep wires in place.
- Adhere LED light strip covers over the lights to diffuse and direct the lighting. Cut covers to fit each section.
Conclusion:
With strategically placed LED strip lighting secured neatly under the stairs, you’ll have an energy efficient way to brighten up the stairway any time of day. Make sure all connections are secure, wires are hidden, and no hazards are introduced. Enjoy your new stairway lighting for safety and style!
