LED strip lighting is a versatile, cost-effective way to enhance any space. At WeLoveLEDs you’ll find rigid, flexible, colour-changing, water-resistant, eco and classic strips, in lengths from one to five metres and with either 3528 or 5050 chips.
Benefits and main uses
Classic strips are available in pure white for a daylight effect, warm white for cosy spaces, or RGB / RGBW for fully customisable colour.
- Create discrete accent lighting in shelves, ceiling coves and plinths
- Add colour to stair treads, bar fronts or display cabinets
- Replace fluorescent tubes in offices to eliminate flicker and reduce eye strain
- Enjoy up to 50 000 hours of life — around six years of continuous use
Recommended products:
- Classic 120 12 V — dimmable static colours (five options)
- Classic 120 24 V — dimmable, pure or warm white
- Classic RGB 60 12 V — creative multicolour effects
- Classic RGBW 60 24 V — RGB plus dedicated white chip
Key things to consider
IP rating
IP20 is suited to dry indoor areas. For kitchens or bathrooms, choose an IP65 water-resistant strip and use matching weather-proof fixings.
Lumens and wattage
Higher lumen ratings give brighter light. Classic strips typically run between 9.6 W / m and 17.2 W / m, with a high lumen-per-watt output compared with halogen or fluorescent lamps.
Installation
- Clean, grease-free surfaces ensure the adhesive tape bonds well
- Use 12 V or 24 V DC drivers to match the strip voltage
- White strips can be linked with plug-in connectors; RGB / RGBW require soldering
- Cut only at marked points and buy about 10 % extra length for margins
Working near water
Classic strips have lower IP ratings. In splash zones switch to water-resistant models or add protective channels with diffusers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I connect LED strips together?
Yes. Use clasp connectors for single-colour strips or solder joints for RGB / RGBW. See our connector range.
Will LED strips overheat?
LEDs run cool, but ensure strips are not completely enclosed and that the driver is correctly rated.
