Wall illumination: step by step instruction

Decorative illumination of walls today is an original technique that is performed primarily to create an aesthetic effect and complement the interior. But at the same time, the lighting elements that are used for this purpose can be independent sources of light. Lighting decorative character allows you to diversify the space of the room, it is beneficial to supplement the design of the dwelling and give it a complete look. Consider the features of using and installing the backlight.

Selection of lighting devices

The luminaires used to illuminate the walls are classified into several types:

1. Suspension lamps. In appearance, they resemble desktop devices. Many models of such products allow you to adjust the light, directing it in the desired direction.
2. Lamps with shades. These elements can have different shapes: square, round, rectangular or some other. Mostly they are made of frosted glass in beige or white. The main area of ​​their application are bathrooms and hallways.
3. Wall sconces. Their main advantage is high aesthetic indicators. These elements are fixed using special brackets. Differ a variety of models, which allows you to choose a lamp for any interior.
4. LED products. According to their performance characteristics, they exceed the lighting elements of other types. LED appliances consume less energy, give more bright lighting, are environmentally safe, have greater strength and serve a longer period.
5. Recessed luminaires - designed for wall mounting. These products give scattered light, so they are desirable to install several units. They are divided into several types:

• lighting elements LED-A03B - designed for mounting in walls of concrete or plasterboard material without the use of a mounting box;
• devices LED-J04 allow you to create the effect of light coming from inside the wall due to a certain direction of the light flux. Installation is carried out using specially designed struts;
• model LED-L02B gives a soft backlight and is mounted using plastic fasteners;
• LED-HH02 lamps are economical and are used for night illumination.

LED wall lighting

To create this type of lighting, flexible tapes with LEDs are used. These lighting elements have an adhesive base, by means of which they are fixed. It is recommended to install such tapes on a metal profile, which will act as a heat sink. This will extend the life of the LED lighting.

Important! The tape can be installed without the use of heat-conducting material, but in this case the LEDs overheat and fail.

In the sale of the tape comes fragments of 5 m in the form of coils. When selecting a tape, consider such criteria as:

• brightness of the LED elements;
• their number on one meter;
• type of tape;
• degree of protection against mechanical impact.

When decorating large rooms, tapes can be joined together by soldering or by means of special connectors. The first method was most widely used, since in this case the material is not oxidized. The tape is operated by means of power supplies, which are connected to the lighting element itself and a 220 W source. Blocks are of different power - 12 and 24 watts. When selecting them, you need to take into account the power index of the tape and its length.

The LED products are controlled by means of a remote control and a controller. With their help, you can change the color of lighting, its brightness, turn the device on and off. However, it is worth taking into account the nuance that when combining several tapes the controller can not cope with a large load, then you need to add amplifiers.

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Features of LED lighting:

1. When working with LED strip, you should take into account the humidity level of the room.
2. To open the inside wall, open tapes are used. They are well combined with decorative plaster, brick and plasterboard surfaces.
3. Backlighting of external walls is carried out with the help of hermetic products.
4. If you intend to perform work in a room where the humidity indicator is increased, you should use closed tapes. These are the elements whose light-emitting diodes are covered with a silicone compound. Thanks to the presence of such a protective layer, the luminaire will function even with direct contact with moisture.

Important! It is not recommended to use these tapes in rooms where the humidity is within normal limits, since they have a certain drawback. The light that passes through the protective silicone coating is dimmer. In addition, the silicone becomes more turbid over time, which further worsens the lighting. For this reason, the use of these fixtures should be justified.

The location of the tape depends on the desired effect:

1. When the lighting element is placed in the wall opening or the ceiling cornice, the glow is directed from the top to the bottom.
2. The backlight can be located at the bottom. In this case, it is placed in a niche or floor skirting.
3. Backlighting in the niches of walls allows you to select objects in it, such as photographs, paintings or various decorative elements. This part of the room can be used only as a decorative element, and can have a practical purpose. In this place, quite often place functional objects, for example, a TV.The backlit niche will look more original and attractive.

Before lighting in a niche in the wall, you need to determine the location of the lighting elements:

1. To get an idea of ​​the final result, it is recommended to draw a schematic drawing.
2. Next, calculate the amount of tape that you need to create a niche. A variety of colors gives the opportunity to choose a ribbon for an interior, designed in any direction. If necessary, it should be cut into several parts.
3. The tape is then fastened in the pre-marked locations. The protective film is removed from the back side of the lighting element and it is fixed in the appropriate place.
4. Then all the elements are connected to the power supply, and it in turn is connected to the network.
5. After completion of installation, the LED backlight in the wall niche is checked for operability.

How to make a wall highlight using a laminate

This kind of decoration is very original and at the same time low-cost. And the simple rules of the work will allow you to make the illuminations yourself.

To implement this project, you will need the following:

• wooden slats;Laminated board
• ;
• light tubes;
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• level;
• saw or jigsaw;
• screws;
• mounting glue;
• self-tapping screws;
• adhesive tape.

The installation process is as follows:

1. First you need to draw a diagram of the location of the light pipes on the wall. These elements should be placed so that after the completion of the work only light is visible, and not communication. For this line on the wall is better to apply at eye level.
2. After that it is necessary to conduct the cable according to the diagram drawn and fix it with the help of special holders or screws.
3. When installing the cable, it is important to correctly determine the length, as it will need to be connected to the power supply. In this regard, it is expedient to conduct it from the place where the outlet is located or its installation is planned.
4. Next, you need to install the lamps, boards and fix the lighting mechanism.
5. Wooden slats are cut into fragments( at the same time their size can be different) and fixed evenly to the surface of the wall.
6. Then the boards should be glued to the slats. Work should start from the bottom and move in the upper direction. From the upper boards to the lower elements will come a certain pressure, so the installation should be carried out as the glue dries. To preserve their position, you can use scotch tape or nails.
7. After that you need to connect the power, and this completes the work.

Built-in illumination of the wall

Among the variety of lighting elements, the built-in lamps are very popular. They illuminate the room well, and there is no need for additional wall or suspended appliances. Built-in elements can be turned on all at once or only one lamp. Such illumination is built in most cases in plasterboard walls and implies the following:

1. Before starting work it is necessary to determine the areas in the room that need lighting and its intensity. If necessary, to illuminate a certain place, it is necessary to calculate the power of the fixtures so that the light does not turn out to be too bright.
2. At the preparatory stage, you should also pay attention to the styling of the room. Lighting should match the interior.
3. It is not recommended to install lighting elements only in the central part of the wall. More symmetrically located lamps will look more attractive at equal distance from each other. Thanks to this arrangement, the lighting will spread evenly throughout the room.
4. Next, you need to designate the location of the fixtures in the wall. Since gypsum boards are mounted on the frame, in the designated areas the material should be punctured to ensure that there are no rungs. If the profiles are detected in this way, the attachment areas must be moved.
5. Then it is necessary to measure the luminaire in diameter and, using the compasses, make appropriate marks on the surface of the wall.
6. A hole is cut with a knife in the designated area.
7. Next, you need to remove the power cord and clean its ends. To connect the wire to the luminaire, use connecting clips.
8. An electric box is inserted into the hole, then fixed by means of screws.
9. Then it is placed a luminaire, which is fixed by means of a spring. This greatly simplifies the installation process.
10. On this wall with illuminated plasterboard is ready.

Recommendations for the

process For the most uniform distribution of the luminous flux, the luminaires are recommended to be placed at a level of 2 m from the floor. If you install the lighting elements under the ceiling, this will achieve bright lighting. If you want to get a muffled light, they should be placed closer to the floor.

There are also specific recommendations for the placement of lights in different rooms:

1. For the bedroom are the best suited sconces. They are installed on both sides of the bed or at the head of the bed.
2. The same lamps are also used for the design of corridors. Placed at the level of human growth, they are a kind of decor for the walls.
3. Also with their help you can make mirrors.
4. In the living room, the most appropriate areas for lighting will be a place above the sofa or armchairs.
5. In a bathroom room, you need to illuminate the area near the mirror. For this purpose, sconces or built-in lighting elements are used.
6. In the kitchen, the light should be placed above the dining table.

With the help of lamps you can visually adjust the space. If you install them only on one wall the room will seem longer. The illumination elements placed in the upper part will direct the light stream downwards, due to which the room will visually increase. Warm color will create the impression of closely located objects, and the cold will visually distract them.

Conclusion

Lighting the wall with your own hands allows you to transform the interior, to lead in the design of the room a note of originality. However, properly selected and installed lighting elements can produce intense light, which eliminates the need for basic lighting. Backlighting should not radically differ from the design of the room, but act as its complement. The technology of mounting modern lighting is simple enough and is carried out in a short time. At the same time, no special skills and knowledge are required, and the layman will successfully cope with the work.

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