2m Silver Aluminium LED Strip Profile with Milky Diffuser

Durable Aluminium Housing for LED Strips Why choose this aluminium profile over other options? Despite the lack of flexibility, unlike plastic and silicone profiles, this one has its advantages. The biggest benefit is that aluminium is a sturdy material, making it a durable protective casing for your LED strips , keeping them safe from accidental bumps, especially in high-traffic areas or with active kids and pets at home. Aluminium also acts as a heat sink , aiding in the thermal management of your strips. Although LED strips produce minimal heat compared to traditional lighting options, when enclosed in a tight space like a profile, this heat can still build up and cause performance issues or imminent failure. Aluminium profiles help you avoid that, extending the lifespan of your strips. Milky Diffuser for Smooth Light Distribution This profile features a milky diffuser , which softens the intensity of the strip, reducing glare and hotspots for a more uniform lighting result. This means no more visible LED “dots” and harsh lights. What you get instead is enhanced light output that’s easy on the eyes, reducing eye strain, fatigue, and headaches while improving the space's aesthetic appeal and giving it a more professional finish. The diffuser cover also serves as a shield , protecting the strips within the profile from dust, dirt, moisture, and impact. It may not be as strong as the aluminium housing, but without the diffuser cover, the strips will still be exposed to external elements that could potentially damage them. Extra-Long 2 Metre Length Got a large lighting project? You’ll need long profiles to keep the installation fast and clean. The profile’s extra-long 2-metre span is great for continuous linear lighting in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. We’re talking under-cabinet runs, shelving, display units, feature wall, and architectural accents. Using shorter profiles in large lighting projects can be less efficient, since you’ll have more pieces to install. Longer profiles reduce the need for multiple short sections, reducing mounting time, while also minimising visible joins. This gives you a sleek, professional finish. It might not seem like it at first glance, but longer profiles are actually perfect for DIY, since installations tend to be simpler and faster. Silver Finish to Complement Any Interior The aluminium build and milky diffuser complement the profile’s silver finish , allowing it to blend seamlessly into modern designs. The result of installing this aluminium profile? Enhanced aesthetics . Modern design styles such as Bauhaus, Scandinavian, and Mid-century Modern benefit greatly from using this profile. Depending on your lighting requirements, you can pair this it with different LED strip lights. Natural white light is ideal for task lighting in work areas like kitchen countertops, while warm white light creates a warm, inviting ambience, perfect for your living room or bedroom. The sleek, discreet installation also allows this LED profile to provide the necessary ambient, task, or accent lighting without drawing attention. Simple Flush Mount Installation Mounted recessed , this LED profile is perfect for narrow interiors with limited surface area. Since it sits flush, it doesn't occupy extra vertical space, ensuring light travels even within tight rooms. Although some preparation is required before you can install, the payback of an elegant, space-saving lighting solution is worth it in the end. Please note the dimensions: 23.5mm (back width), 30.5mm (front width), and 20.5mm (depth). You need a cut-out that accommodates both the profile's back width and depth, ensuring a snug fit into the surface. Mounting accessories, such as clips and end caps, are included in the pack, ensuring a secure, tidy installation. What’s not included are the LED strip lights, as they are sold separately . Browse through Simple Lighting’s complete collection to find the perfect LED strips for your lighting project. Suitable for Indoor Installations With a standard IP20 rating , this profile is the perfect indoor protection for your LED strips. You can easily install them in your living room, bedroom, hallways, kitchens, and staircases. It has sufficient solid protection to keep dust and dirt out, to keep your strips clean and safe. The rating means that the LED profile is not designed to withstand outdoor conditions, though. So, outdoor installation is not recommended. For high-moisture areas, such as bathrooms and outdoors, you'll need higher IP ratings, such as IP44, IP65, and IP67. The profile accommodates most LED strips, thanks to its spacious 20.5mm interior. Common Simple Lighting LED strip sizes are 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm, so you can fit them into this profile without issue.

RECESSED 2M LED PROFILE. A 2 metre silver aluminium channel that sits flush in a cut-out in a ceiling, wall, shelf or cabinet, so only a slim line of light shows. The milky diffuser covers the strip and gives a clean, built-in finish. MILKY DIFFUSER, LESS GLARE. The milky white cover turns the bright dots of a bare LED strip into a smooth, soft line of light that is easier on the eyes. How bright it looks depends on the LED strip you fit inside the profile. FLUSH FIT IN A CUT-OUT. Cut a channel to suit the profile's back width and depth, fix it with the clips supplied, lay an LED strip up to 20.5mm wide inside and fit the diffuser and end caps. LED strip and driver are sold separately. FOR CEILINGS, SHELVES AND CABINETS. Recess it into plasterboard ceilings, walls, shelves, kitchen units and display cabinets for a neat line of light in homes, offices and shops. Rated IP20, so fit it in dry indoor areas only. ALUMINIUM BODY, SILVER FINISH. The profile is 2000mm long, 30.5mm wide and 20.5mm high. The aluminium housing protects the strip from knocks and dust and draws heat away from the LEDs. With Simple Lighting UK customer support.