Underground ceiling lighting with LED strip: cornice for gypsum plasterboard for curtains, polyurethane photo, foam and gypsum, decorative for high

ceiling cornice - the best technological solution for LED backlight Zakarniznaya ceiling lights LED ribbon capable of harmoniously complement the traditional lamps or even completely replace them. Such lighting will effectively transform the room, create a special mood and a special atmosphere.

What isA cornice on the gypsum plasterboard ceiling

This type of lighting is mounted mainly on the plasterboard ceiling. The cornice itself, into which the LED strip will be built, is a conventional plinth with an empty cavity inside. The tape can be attached to it in several ways.

Advantages of such illumination:

• economy;
• originality;
• easy installation;
• cheapness( ribbon costs an order of magnitude cheaper than the simplest variations of chandeliers);
• it can be adjusted.

The only complication in backlighting with LED tape is the need to add a regulator and power supply to the design, since such lighting can not work through a standard 220 volt AC network.

LED strip used as zakarniznogo lighting, creates the illusion of the scattered light flux indoors

The easiest option - to hide all of these components of the same oil paint Ceiling.

A cornice, in turn, is attached to the ceiling with glue. It is best to use polyurethane, which does not damage the structure of the material and protects the same drywall from moisture.

Polyurethane roof cornice: the benefits of

Polyurethane curtain rods are convenient in that they are resistant to moisture and can thus protect all the electronics pushed through them. Also, this material quite effectively removes heat, which plays an important role when using LED backlighting. Zakarniznaya illumination, hidden behind it, will be evenly scattered throughout the area of ​​the room.

And due to the fact that the polyurethane cornice weighs very little, it can be fixed even on double-sided scotch. Naturally, this should not be done, but it does not create a load on the suspended ceiling at all.

Cornice backlit ceiling visually expands the area, if the tone is made in a ceiling covering

polyurethane eaves Advantages:

1. low weight;
2. it is possible to replace the ceiling skirting boards;
3. heat is well dissipated;
4. they are usually mounted on the perimeter of suspended ceilings, where it is not difficult to hide all electronics.

Option: cornice ceiling foam

cornice from foam - this is one of the cheapest options for ceiling mount hidden LED backlight, but we must remember that it is insulated. Accordingly, it is allowed to equip with a tape with a weak power of LEDs, where there is no need to upgrade the cooling for normal operation of lighting. As well as a ceiling made of polyurethane, foam plastic is recommended to be fastened to glue, without screws and screws, not to mention the laying of metal profiles. And yes, they are quite flexible, which, if necessary, allows lighting to be mounted on a specific model.

In order not to break the foam plastic profile, it is recommended to simply wet it with a mixture of water and alcohol. And you can do even easier - order a cornice according to a given sketch. Fortunately, this service is provided by a whole mass of companies.

Polyurethane cornices - lightweight and sturdy, easy to install, used to install LED lighting

Pros of ceiling ceiling made of foam:

• low cost;
• effect of sound insulation( will work if the cornice acts as a skirting board and is laid along the perimeter of the room);
• does not create an additional load for the ceiling.

But it must be taken into account that the material is rather unstable neither to moisture, nor to mechanical damages. Therefore, for example, in the bathroom with its help, this type of lighting will not work - it will quickly fail or the cornice itself will turn black due to fungus and mold.

Decorative cornices for wood ceiling

Decorative cornices can be made of almost any material, but most often it is wood for this. For the ceiling, this will be quite a large load, so the base is attached directly to the profile, which holds the entire tension or hinged plane. That is, wooden cornices should be nailed to the main ceiling or create a stable anchorage in the wall. They can also be used as a hidden niche for curtains. As a rule, fix them only for high ceilings in front of the window. There is also not a large depression in 10-15 centimeters, where the cornice is put. Only the front part will be visible.

Foam cornice is practically weightless, therefore easy to mount on any surface type

Such types of cornices are quite expensive, but are considered to be the best visually. They can become an ornament for any interior, regardless of the overall design. A tree is a kind of unique decor.

Reviews also indicate that for zakarniznoy illumination are ideal - it is wooden cornices.

But they also have certain drawbacks:

1. high cost( as mentioned above);
2. complexity of installation( simple glue - not do);
3. there is a need to varnish the entire visible part of the cornices;
4. high weight;
5. at installation it is required to partially disassemble already ready hinged ceiling.

Variant: gypsum cornices for ceiling

At the moment, gypsum cornices are practically not used for installing backlighting with LED ribbons. For the most part, because of the fragility of this building material, as well as its fragility. It is able to absorb moisture, after which the shade becomes slightly darker.

Gypsum cornice for the ceiling has good hygroscopicity, which allows it to be used in rooms with high humidity

. If you put gypsum cornices, it's better to replace the plinth with them, that is, use the combined models.

When selecting a tape for this type of cornice, remember:

• has a bad heat dissipation, so it is better to use a tape with the minimum permissible power;
• in the room will necessarily require additional lighting - a chandelier;
• insert is easily damaged by mechanical impact.

Connection of LED strip in the ceiling cornice

The ribbon in the cornice is attached to a conventional double-sided adhesive tape. The main thing when laying is to prevent it from twisting. Contacts on the end of the tape are specially marked. Plus - this is a red wire, minus - black( the rule is not necessary, so you should also consider marking on the tape itself).All this is connected to the regulator and the power supply unit( some of them use a proprietary connector, so it's impossible to confuse something).Feed tapes, usually from 12 volts. Heating - up to 40-60 degrees. If the temperature rises higher, this will affect the longevity of the lighting. And the repeated dismantling of tapes, as a rule, is not possible. By the way, if to mix up, and to submit plus - on a minus, and on the contrary, nothing will occur and the tape will not be damaged - it it is possible not to be afraid of it.

Diagram of installing LED strip in ceiling skirting board

When installing the backlighting, the wiring is led out behind the back to the skirting. Naturally, it is better to perform all this at the stage of mounting the hinged or stretched ceiling, so that in the future it will not be necessary to even partially disassemble it.

When choosing an LED strip, remember that they differ:

1. by colors( main plus LEDs - the ability to use the full range of shades);
2. power( calculated per running meter);
3. on the density of the LED landing( the more - the better, since the light will be more even);
4. on the thickness of the tape itself( it does not play a role here, which version will stop).

Assembly of backlighting( video)

Total, the most difficult thing in the arrangement of the ceiling concealed illumination is the choice of the cornice and the understanding of the principle of connection. To do it all with one's own hands is not a problem. And importantly - this lighting is very economical.

Zakarniznaya ceiling lights in the interior( photo)