How to add led strip light for stairs?

How to add led strip light for stairs?

author: Ivan Huang
2022-11-23
How to add led strip light for stairs?
Stairs, as the "central spine" of the architectural space, have the function of carrying on and beautifying. In the designer's thinking, its upward extension is a dream, and its downward meandering is growth. From lighting, design to construction, it has changed people's perception and understanding of space with its changeable materials and bold shapes. Whether the stairs are high-grade or not, the lighting of the stairs plays an indispensable role.

1. The idea of staircase lighting
The scene-based design of lamps is to make the architectural space and lamps closely integrated so that there are fewer far-fetched solutions and more comfortable spaces. The stair light, like the street light, is the first light in history to be used as a scene-thinking design.
The stairs at night must have lights, not only to prevent falls but also the stairs with stair lights look more artistic at night.

Many people think that installing lamps on the stairs will affect the aesthetics. In fact, this is not the case. With the advancement of lighting design and lamps, the effect of "concealing lamps, seeing the light but not seeing the lamp" has been achieved.



When the lamps send out light and illuminate the steps, the steps have a sense of space and layers, and the significance of introducing light elements is obvious. Although only ordinary lamps and lanterns are used, the results still have to praise the improvement of the environment by the charm of light and dark formed by the light.

2. 5 kinds of staircase lights, which one do you like best?

2.1 Top ceiling lighting
It has been observed that the most common stair lighting design in life is to install ceiling lights at the top of the stairs, and the entire stairway is illuminated very brightly. In fact, there is nothing wrong with doing so, because it is simple, convenient and low cost. However, the light is far from the ground, and it is difficult to illuminate every step and corner.

2.2 Side wall lighting
A great effect to create a wall box or series of wall boxes, these can be lit with spotlights or strips for added drama. Combine these step lights to create the perfect layering scheme for your staircase lighting.

Note that the power of the lamps should not be too high. Since it is indirect facade lighting, it is acceptable within 10W/m; the surface brightness of the lamps should not be too high, that is, the surface light is soft and there is no direct light, otherwise it is easy to cause dizziness.

2.3 Lighting under the armrest



By installing a strip of LED lights under the handrail as lighting, it is more convenient to install light strips under each stair tread. The color of the light can also be changed, which is a warm and fashionable design.
This kind of lighting is not suitable for public areas that require higher illuminance. If the steps are very wide, other auxiliary lighting is needed to improve the safety factor of road illuminance. A two-way switch can be used, and the power of the lamp is in the light strips visible on the market. The lower the power, the better.

2.4 Lighting under the stairs (led strip light stairs)

led strip light stairs
This is a very popular stair lighting method now. The LED light strip is embedded under the stair treads, and the light is invisible from the outside. The soft light embellishes the entire stair space, and the visual effect is first-class +! The contrast between light and dark, virtual and real levels is strong, and the outline of the space is clearly outlined.

This kind of light strip should be taken into consideration before decoration, because the installation needs to use embedded parts, after opening holes on the wall, insert the embedded parts and lock them with screws, stick the light strips into the slots of the embedded parts, and then Plug in the power. It is best to use the whole light strip, or it is seamlessly connected to avoid dark areas in the middle~

2.5 At the foot of the side



It is also a commonly used lighting method for stairs. The light source is not concealed. It is generally installed on the wall on the side of the stairs, and some are installed on the side of the stair tread. Don't think that such a direct lighting method will lose its beauty. In the era of constant updating of lamps and lanterns, who said that the exposed lamps themselves are not a kind of decoration and beautification?

2.6 Segmented side wall lighting



That is to install LED light strips regularly on the wall, which will not feel very dazzling, but also has a warm feeling. It is the simplest way, but the visual effect may not be as good as the above ones.
Consider height and spacing when installing LED strips. Different LED lights emit light in different ways, so communicate with the installer in advance. It is also possible to add a sensor to the LED light strip. When people come, it will light up and when people leave, it will be off. It is more convenient to have a sticky type, depending on personal preference.

3. intelligent stair light control system
3.1 Product Details of Intelligent Staircase Lighting System



LED strip light under the stairs:
According to the number and width of the stairs, we determine the length and quantity of the light strips. In addition, the power of the LED strip should be as low as possible.

Side Stair Lights:
This kind of running LED light strip is generally selected, and white light is the most popular. You can choose: ws2811 120 lights/m white running LED light strip.

sensor:
Human body sensors are used, generally one upstairs and one downstairs. When people come, it will be opened automatically, and when people leave, it will be closed.

LED Controller:
The dedicated controller for the staircase lighting system has 32 interfaces in general, which can satisfy the staircase within 32 steps. If there are more stairs, they need to be connected in cascade.

Switching power supply:
Provide power for all equipment in the lighting system, so make sure that the voltage of the power supply matches the controller and the light strip. In addition, the power of the power supply must be large enough to avoid damage.

3.2 How to wire the stair step sensor light strip



1) Pull the pre-embedded wire of the LED light strip at the corner of the bottom of the stairs.
2) Pull the wire upward gradually from the first step to the highest step.
3) Fix the step bar on each step, and arrange the screw holes reasonably according to the size of the steps. Generally, 3 screws need to be installed for one meter step.
4) Install the LED light strip in the light groove of the step bar, and the light strip wire end should be connected to the main line.
 


Summarize

When designing led strip lighting for the stairs at home, we can choose lighting methods such as top chandelier lighting, side wall lighting, lighting under the handrail, lighting under the steps, lighting at the side foot and segmented lighting on the side wall. According to the actual budget and needs, choose the appropriate design.

If you need to find the right LED lights for your stairs, please contact Hanron Lighting.

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