How to install stair lighting with LED strip Lights？
3, How to choose the right LED strip light for stairs?
4, Choose the right power supply
5, Choose intelligent stair light control system
7, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Stairway Lighting
1, What is stair lighting?
Often overlooked in interior decorating, the staircase is actually a great canvas for artistic expression. LED strips are modern fixtures that are tailor-made for staircase lighting ideas, simultaneously illuminating the steps and redefining the image of the staircase.
We’ll explore a variety of stair lighting ideas, including ambient, functional and decorative lighting, to bring endless possibilities to your staircase. Whether it’s cozy warmth, dramatic lighting, or bold statement pieces to suit every taste and design sensibility, we’ve got you covered.
2, Types of Stairay Lights.
The types and styles of staircase lights in the expansion of the lighting market is becoming more and more diversified, in the more common types of staircase lights are now:, wall lights, ceiling lights, staircase lights, side handrail lights and ground lights and so on.
2.1 Wall light
Wall light is a very common staircase light, usually installed on the walls of the stairwell, not only can effectively illuminate the stairwell, but also play a certain decorative role. Wall lights have single head and double head, the lamp body also has different shapes and materials to choose from, such as aluminum alloy, glass, crystal and so on.
2.2 Ceiling light
Ceiling light is also a common staircase lighting fixture, by adsorption on the ceiling to achieve the lighting effect. Ceiling lights usually use LED light source, energy saving and environmental protection, long life, and a variety of colors to choose from.
Wall light
Ceiling light
2.3 Staircase Strip Light
LED strip light is a mainstream choice for modern staircase lighting, embedding LED strip light under the stair treads to match the straight line shape of the stair steps. It not only illuminates the staircase steps, but also creates a warm and cozy atmosphere in the interior space, making everyone who steps on the stairs feel happy.
Stair Lights
2.4 Stair handrail light
By installing a row of LED light strips as lighting under the handrail, it is more convenient to install light strips under each stair tread, and the light color can be changed, warm and stylish design.
This lighting is not suitable for public areas with high illumination requirements, if the steps are very wide, other auxiliary lighting is needed to improve the safety factor of road illumination. You can use a two-way switch, the power of the light in the commercially visible light strip, the smaller the power, the better.
2.5 Floor Lamps
Ground lights are usually installed on stair treads with certain anti-slip and waterproof functions. Ground lights are divided into two types: light guide plate and reflective disk. Light guide plate is suitable for places that need lighting, while reflective disk is suitable for places that need reminding.
3,How to choose the right LED strip light for stairs?
First choose the type of lighting you like for your staircase, then we choose the right LED strip light, choose the right LED strip light need to consider a number of factors.
3.1 Consider choosing the type of led strip: High CRI led strip, COB led strip, multi-color strip, and Addressable rgb led strip.
High CRI led strip
COB led strip
Multi-color strip
3.2 Choose the color temperature of the staircase strip light needs to be considered according to the overall atmosphere of the room and lighting needs.
The color temperature of the led strip light is 3000K, 4000K, 6000K, Dual, RGB, RGBW .
Single Color
Dual Color
RGB Color
Generally warm colors are suitable for creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere, while cool colors are suitable for improving lighting brightness and reducing visual fatigue.
3.3 Brightness of LED Strip
Lumens is a measure of brightness, lumens is a scientific unit that represents the visible light output of the light source. The brighter the light source, the more lumens it produces.
The brightness of ordinary led strip light is usually 100-100L/W. Generally speaking, the brightness of the led strip light of staircase light is more suitable at about 150-200 lumens/meter, and the high brightness may affect the lighting comfort.
3.4 LED Strip Lenght
Choose the length of the staircase light according to the actual size of the stairs and personal preferences. The length of the led strip should be consistent with the length of the stairs. It is recommended that you can use randomly cut free cob led strips to flexibly adjust the length of led strip light as needed.
The installation position of the lamps and lanterns should also be considered. Different light fixtures can be installed in different locations, such as under the stair treads, at the top of the stairs or above the stair railing, etc. According to the different installation locations, the size of the led strip light also needs to be adjusted accordingly.
4, Choose the right power supply
4.1 Type of power supply:
waterproof power supply and non-waterproof power supply is mainly divided into two kinds:Ming Wei and ordinary power supply, a branded power supply, a cost-effective ordinary power supply, (no soldering snap power supply, adapter power supply) power from 20W to 500W, the output voltage of 5V, 12V, 24V, the input voltage of 100-240V AC, waterproof power supply waterproof grade for IP67, non-waterproof waterproof power supply is IP67, non-waterproof power supply is IP20.
Waterproof Driver
Non Waterproof Driver
Adaptor
5, Choose intelligent stair light control system
5.1 Traditional controller: you can manually control the lights on and off, you can choose the brightness and color, etc., but the control range is limited.
5.2 intelligent controller: you can control the lights through WiFi, Bluetooth, remote control and other devices, convenient and fast, support remote control and scenario presets and other functions.
5.3 voice controller: you can control the light on and off, brightness and color etc. by voice, convenient, intelligent, suitable for a variety of scenes.
5.4 Sensor Controller: It can control the light on and off by sensing human activities, realizing the effect of automatic detection and energy saving.
It is necessary to choose a suitable controller system according to the actual demand and scene characteristics. If you need to automatically switch and adjust the lights at different times and scenes, intelligent controllers and voice controllers are good choices.
If you want to realize the effect of sensor light, intelligent lighting and energy saving, sensor controller is a very suitable choice for most people.
Sensor controllers detect whether you’re coming from the top or bottom of the stairs and illuminate the staircase in front of you so you can go up and down the stairs safely. The light is automatically triggered whenever someone takes the first step. For walking up and down stairs at night, smart stair lights can also provide great illumination.
6，Installation
1. Measure the size of the stairs
2.Choose the installation method
3.How to connect the stair tread sensor light strip
Our wire-free human infrared sensor controller / remote control with light sensor / tread smart stair controller is a great value for you. It will automatically light up your staircase when you enter the staircase area. Our stair light comes with has a controller and two motion sensors, one for the top of the stairs and the other for the bottom of the stairs, when going up and down the stairs, the motion sensors will trigger the light sequence that has been set up.
The Smart Staircase Light has a sensor that detects you coming from the top or bottom of the stairs and illuminates the staircase in front of you, allowing you to go up and down the stairs safely. The light automatically triggers as soon as someone steps on the first step. For going up and down the stairs at night, a smart stair light can also be a great illumination.
Installation Diagram:
7, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Stairway Lighting
LED strip lighting is a popular design choice for LED lighting for stairs because it is easy to install and can be customized to fit any staircase design. The strips can be cut to the right size and then they can be attached to the bottom of each step to provide a soft, even glow!
As stair lights are used more frequently at night and at dusk than at other times, it is important to have a light that is bright enough and not blinding. The light should be able to illuminate the stairs and allow you to see where you are going, but it should not be so bright that it is blinding.
So, are stair lights worth it? Of course it’s worth it. Combining safety, aesthetics, efficiency and versatility, stair lights are a smart investment for any design project. As the industry continues to evolve, the importance of integrating effective lighting solutions is becoming increasingly important.
White is the classic color for stairs as it is adaptable and suits a variety of design trends and aesthetic preferences.
First attach mounting clips or tape to the back of the LED strip. Carefully place the strips along the edge of each staircase, making sure they are aligned straight. Press firmly to secure the strip in place. Repeat this process for each staircase.