LED Strip Lights

LED lights strips are a piece of tape with LED diodes placed at an even distance from one another. 

Strip lights are an exciting way to light up your home or garden; they are multi-purpose, and you can be as creative as you want with their use. They are flexible, can be cut to various lengths, and are available in different colours.

LED strip lights use about 90% less electricity than standard bulbs, making them an energy-efficient way to light your home. These lights come in different voltage levels, which determine their brightness. 

Each strip light has different features, so you can find one that perfectly suits your needs, whether you want to upgrade your kitchen, bedroom, or bathroom. They can be used for accent lighting, under-cabinet lighting, shelf lighting, TV backlighting, and even outdoor decorative lighting when you choose a suitable waterproof/IP-rated product.

Frequently Asked Answer

You can cut LED strips down to the size that you desire. 

However, check the specifications to see which intervals you can cut the lights at before doing anything. For example, a product we offer is RGB Waterproof LED Tape, which can be cut every 100mm. Whereas with the FLEXile LED strip lighting, you can cut it every 20mm. As you can see, each product varies.

Another fact to keep in mind is that you can reconnect the cut-down pieces back together if you want to move them to another place. This gives you the freedom to reuse your lights in different rooms, so you can switch them up.

Strip lights are easy to install; anyone can do it. Each product comes with self-adhesive tape, so you can stick the lights anywhere you want once you have cut them down to size with ease.

The first step in installing LED strip lights is to measure where you want the LED strip installed with a tape measure. Then measure this length along the strip and mark where you want to cut with a pen or pencil.

Here’s a quicker step-by-step:

• Measure the area carefully
• Check the strip length and cut points
• Test the lights before fixing them in place
• Clean and dry the surface thoroughly
• Apply the strip evenly without stretching it
• Connect the correct driver/power supply/controller (if required)

We suggest testing the lights before sticking them down to ensure they work and avoid the hassle of removing them if they are faulty.

LED strip lights are strips of tape with LED diodes attached. The light from the diodes is produced by electricity. Each strip has chips of different sizes attached to the circuit board.

Each LED strip light has a different brightness, determined by its lumen output. So the higher the output, the brighter the light. Some are made for soft ambient lighting, while others are higher-output strips intended for brighter task lighting. 

You can even get LED strip light kits in different colours, which can be changed via a remote provided with the strip.

LED strip lights can be used almost anywhere. You just need to find the right type for the purpose. 

Common indoor uses include under kitchen cupboards, along shelves, behind TVs, around mirrors, on staircases, and around ceilings for ambient lighting. You can install them outdoors along railings, pathways, seating areas, or garden features. 

If you are planning to use LED strip lights outdoors, you must check whether the strip lights are rated for outdoor use. Or if you are using the strip lights in a place where water may splash on them, such as your bathroom or kitchen, you will need to check that the strip lights you purchase are waterproof.

Checking the specifications is important for safety reasons.

The best strip lights for kitchen use depend on where you want to install them and what you need them to do. 

For example, under-cabinet lighting usually benefits from a bright, even light for food prep and cutting, while plinth or shelf lighting is often chosen more for ambience and style.

For kitchens, many people choose the following:

• Neutral or cool white for clearer task lighting
• Dotless/COB strips for a smoother, more continuous lighting effect
• Waterproof or splash-resistant options where there may be moisture
• Linkable or cut-to-size options for easier fitting around cabinets and shelving

Colour-changing lights use RGB (or similar multi-colour) LED chips that can produce different colours by combining red, green, and blue light at different intensities.

These can be operated and adjusted with a remote control, allowing you to switch colours, brightness levels, and sometimes lighting effects. Some lights can even be controlled via a phone app. 

They’re great for mood lighting, feature lighting, gaming setups, TV backlighting, and entertaining spaces.

A strip light kit usually includes the main components needed to get started, making installation much easier, especially for first-time buyers. 

While contents vary by product, a typical kit may include the LED strip, a compatible power supply/driver, and, in some cases, a controller and remote (for colour changing strip led lights).

Buying a kit can be a good choice if you want a simpler setup and don’t want to source each part separately. It also helps reduce compatibility issues between the strip, power source, and controls.

Before buying, check:

• Total strip length included
• Indoor/outdoor suitability (IP rating)
• Colour temperature or RGB option
• Whether accessories and connectors are included
• Whether the kit can be cut or extended later

When buying LED strip lighting online, it helps to compare features as well as price. The right strip lights for your project depend on brightness, colour, length, installation method, and whether the strip is being used indoors or outdoors.

Here are some key things to check before ordering:

• Length and cut points (so it fits your space)
• Voltage (e.g. 12V or 24V)
• IP rating if used in kitchens, bathrooms, or outdoors
• Colour type (warm white, cool white, RGB, tunable, etc.)
• Brightness/lumen output for task vs ambient lighting
• Kit vs strip only (whether you need a power supply/controller included)
• Accessories such as connectors, profiles, and extension leads

Yes, we provide a range of commercial led strip lights, perfect for offices, retail stores, and hospitality.

Our LED lights offer a low-profile, energy-efficient way to add both practical and decorative lighting, perfect for shop displays, reception areas, shelving, hotel lighting, and counters. 

Once installed, they add an eye-catching, modern display that improves the interior of a commercial space, enhancing brand image and customer satisfaction. 

LED strip lights in the UK have an average lifespan of around 50,000 hours. However, this can vary, depending on how much you use them, where they’re installed, and the quality of the product. 

LEDs don’t fail in the same way as older bulbs. Rather than the bulb blowing one day, it simply dims over time. That means they may still work, but they become less effective than when you first bought them.

To help your LED strip lighting last longer, use the correct power supply, avoid overheating, choose the right IP-rated strip for the environment (especially near moisture or outdoors), and install them properly so they are not bent or damaged beyond their design limits.