LED strip lighting in the kitchen is easy to icustom make, once you know the dimensions of the space and the wishes of the occupant. The general lighting in the kitchen is often made with LED spotlights or LED panels, and the LED strip lighting in the kitchen area is a custom made solution. Kitchen ceiling lighting can also be a combination of spotlights and an ambient LED strip light that circles the room in a groove of the lowered ceiling, nicely defining the space.

A strip light for the kitchen is usually installed under the cabinet, in a selected aluminium profile, creating a unique LED strip light in the workspace. In addition to the LED strip and aluminium profile, the driver, operating switches and connecting cables are selected according to the installation method.

With LedStore’s LED strips, you can find the right brightness and, if necessary, a water resistant option. All our strip lights are dimmable and are always available in a warm 3000K and neutral 4000K option. Many LED strips also have the possibility to adjust the light colour temperature of the light (CCT strip) and a colour-changing RGB+W strip, which can also be used in single colour, e.g. red or blue.

The cutting/soldering points are in different places on different types of LED strip, which we take into account in the design. Light strips can only be cut at the points marked on the strip. The most common cut-off distance is 5 centimetres, which is true for our HELMEILE led strips, as well as most of our CCT and RGB strips. EVEN 17 W/m led strip can be cut every 2.5 cm. In our SUPREME led strip can be cut every 4,16cm. Longest cut-off distance is on TUNNELMA CCT 7,2W/m (every 16 cm) . Here are a few examples.

For the plug and play installation of the LED strip, it is essential that the connectors are in place on the LED strip. Most of the single colour LED strips (5m rolls) come with DC connectors, and there are also a range of different lengths of connecting cords to use if the driver or output is far away from the LED strip.

Not all of our LED strips have connecting wires, so soldering is done on the solder points at the ends of the strip.

There is plenty of choice in LedStore’s aluminium profiles. Depending on the profile, the LED strip can be surface mounted, recessed or suspended by wire, either one or more strips side by side. The LED profiles are always made of aluminium, so the heat from the LED strip is conducted away from the strip and the installation is durable. The length of the whole LED profile vary and are 2, 2.5 or 3 metres. With our made-to-measure service, we cut the LED profile to the desired length.

We recommend that you make the corners by soldering a short connecting wire between the straight profiles so that the current flows through the led strip. For longer led strips, we recommend multiple connection points ie. both ends. It is also possible to saw the profiles into a mitre saw, i.e. sawing at a 45 degree angle, but we recommend that you attach the LED strip to the profile on site, after the installation of the profile. Each profile has its own installation recommendations, and we are happy to provide more information on these.

The choice of transformer depends on the dimming and installation method, as well as the characteristics and quantity of the strip light. The led strip profile itself is neat and unobtrusive, but you need to reserve a place for the driver in a cupboard, on top of a cupboard or in a service hatch. Sometimes feeding the wire through the wall is a viable solution, or locating all the transformers in the electrical centre of the house. The amount and power consumption of the LED strip used,determines how big is the driver needed.

The installatios can be made with a plug of straight to mains power. The installation location will determine if you need waterproof transformer and affects the length of the connecting cable. Led strips with the possibility for light colour temperature control require a specific type of driver. The most popular option is Zigbee wireless control driver, which can be combined with programmable smart lighting.

TRIAC drivers work well when the LED strip is used and dimmed from a traditional wall switch. A DALI driver is needed for DALI control system. Non-dimmable drivers work in on/off mode, as well as with wireless dimmers. The drivers with built-in RF receiver are suitable to be used with the VaLO-series wireless dimmers.

A wide range of control methods can be used with led strips. If you just need on/off, you can do it with a traditional wall switch. Dimming with a wall switch is also possible. For versatility and dimmability, the LedStore VaLO family of wireless RF or Zigbee switches and receivers can be used. Theycan be freely positioned wherever desired.

The controls soldered on the led strip, in under the profile cover, are for example a touch dimmer and a motion switch. If you want to implement a led strip inside the cupboard, you can also choose between a cabinet sensor and a motion sensor.

With our custom service, we can also connect the light control system ready for installation if required.

Often the wiring from the LED strip to the power supply requires different sized connecting wires with different connectors. Our drivers with a plug typically have about three metres of cable, with a DC connector at one end and a wall socket (230V) on the other. Our drivers with a plug are mostly non-dimmable and meant for indoor use. They are black in colour. In our other drivers, the connecting wires are connected as required.

If necessary, we connect the strips and drivers with cables that have DC connectors at both ends or, in the case of colour temperature adjustable led strips or RGB led strips, we solder the cables (three, five or six-pole cables).

Price 62 €/hour for one electrician, minimum charge 3 hours, including travel time. If two electricians are needed, the hourly rate is 2×62 €/hour. In this case, the work also goes more smoothly than with one electrician, and it would not necessarily be within the scope of one electrician. Examples include large panels and long LED strip installations, as well as scaffolding work.

Yes, it is working time for us, even if we are not on site. In addition, no separate mileage compensation is charged.

From Vantaa, Koivuhaka approx. 50 km. The borders are Kirkkonummi, Mäntsälä and Porvoo.

Installation of LED lights (profiles, spots, panels). Installation of sockets and other electrical work. For the time being, we do not do carpentry work.

It will be removed and replaced by a corner socket. Often it is a light fixture, with a built-in socket. In these locations, we do the electrical work by renewing the lighting in the kitchen space, as well as installing new sockets.

Yes, we do.

Always remember to turn off the fuse before installing the lamp to ensure safety!

So called fixed lights can be connected by an electrician with electrical training. Ceiling lamp installations should be left to a professional if you don’t know what you’re doing – Electrical safety first!

The hook cover is the traditional white cover with the J-shaped hook sticking out of it and a plug for the light. These are present in all new sites.

If you have a lamp with a hanging loop and a plug ready, you don’t need us. Connect the plug and hang the lamp. Ready.

If the lamp is missing a plug, they are sold in all hardware stores and supermarkets. They usually come with a screw terminal. Connect the wires together with the same colours opposite each other. Plug in place and let there be light.

In old apartments, only the wires come out of the ceiling and maybe a hook next to it. Installing to these requires attention to detail. If the connection ceiling does not have a screw terminal ready and the wires are a weird color (not brown and blue), I recommend an installation service. If everything is clearly marked brown and blue, the screw terminal installation is successful by connecting the correct colors opposite each other and safe for installation.

LedStore’s lighting fixtures, for example RINKELI or Pintaplafondi, go directly on top of the junction box. Many other lights are also possible to install the on top of a junction box if they have a mounting iron and ready-made screw places for the same hole spacing. The existing hook cover must be removed and the lamp’s own mounting bracket installed with the same screws to the ceiling. If the wires are clearly marked brown and blue, the screw terminal installation is done by connecting the correct colours to each other. So called Fixed installations are always electrical work and if you have any doubts, contact us for an electrician.

For example, the mounting frame for Panel 600×600 or 600×1200 lights are so large that they cannot be attached to a junction box. They must be installed directly on the ceiling. First mount the frame and then attach the light. Other similar mounting methods can be found in larger pendant lights.

Note! A ceiling-mounted light may be interpreted as a fixed light, the installation of which is only permitted by an electrician.

Recessed lights are usually spotlights or led panels. In these, the electricity goes from light to light inside the ceiling and is fixed to the light. The installation of recessed lights is electrical work if the operating voltage of the light exceeds 36V. You should also check all the wiring that goes inside the structures. The main rule is that wiring inside the roof is a fixed installation and requires an electrician.

Although, for example, LedStore’s CCT adjustable luminaires are 24V and with their own wiring system you can install them yourself, but asking for help may be a good idea. An electrician can always help!