{"id":3716,"date":"2023-06-15T01:42:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T01:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledstreak.com\/?p=3716"},"modified":"2023-06-15T01:42:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T01:42:28","slug":"brighten-up-your-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledstreak.com\/brighten-up-your-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighten Up Your Space: How to Attach LED Lights to Walls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Brighten Up Your Space, Are you wondering how to attach LED lights to walls in your home or commercial space?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, the lights have been revolutionary, making more people prefer them for accent and mood lighting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They consume less energy, are robust, and will last years with proper maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, they offer unidirectional lights that are great for task lighting applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, you can use LED lights for almost every lighting application you can think of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today\u2019s article delves into the world of light-emitting diode lights with more attention on attaching them to a wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, it looks at why they are better for wall hanging than traditional light sources. Read on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Electrician mounting LED lights on a wall)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attaching LED lights is easy, particularly if you have the correct type of tape and expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nowadays, most people find mood lighting attractive and would like to install LED lights on their walls but don\u2019t know how. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here we give instructions on the best mounting the LEDs without complex tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, study your LED lights to see whether they have adhesives. If not, you will take the second step of analyzing the wall type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are better off drilling into the wall if it’s wooden or plastic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, you are better off using adhesives because you can\u2019t do the same on a metallic, glass, or tiled wall. or double-sided tape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Afterward, here are the steps to take during installation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (A wall with damaged paint)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The type of wall to install LED lights matters, especially if you live in a space where you don\u2019t want to damage your walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And as interior design choices keep on changing, there\u2019s a need for adhesives that don\u2019t damage walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, you may install an LED light<\/a> for some time, after which you will remove it for personal or aesthetic reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walls that don\u2019t suffer from much damage when you install LED lights are plastic, metallic, wooden, and tiled walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The reason is that the adhesives don\u2019t mess up or infiltrate the structure of the materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, adhesives attach LEDs firmly on plastic walls but would peel the paint from a painted wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, adhesives strip bare drywalls and walls with wallpapers. These surfaces have layers of fragile materials that peel off or are prone to damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, if you prefer to use screws for installation, you\u2019ll risk damaging some painted and tiled walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, tiles break upon applying force; hence it\u2019s wiser to use adhesives for walls with tiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (A double-sided tape)<\/p>\n\n\n\n LED lights improve your home\u2019s illumination and aesthetic appeal. Moreover, they last long, ensuring that you won\u2019t need to replace them now and then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, their major shortcoming is that attaching the LED strip lights on a painted wall risks stripping the paint off the surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As such, we provide excellent ways to hang your LED strip lights without adhesive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A double-sided tape will always be handy when you need a quick fix to your LED strip lights issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are tapes with adhesives on either side, meaning you only need to cut them to the length you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Afterward, peel both sides and attach a LED strip onto one while attaching the other to the wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The only downside of this hack is that the double-sided tape doesn\u2019t last quite as long as high-quality LED strip adhesive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Magnets<\/a> are an excellent solution for spaces with metallic walls, as they don\u2019t damage wall surfaces or paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, they are a solution for temporary LED installations, especially in areas with low human or animal traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you opt to install them in areas with high traffic, there\u2019s a chance that someone may pool them from the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In such a case, you should opt for magnets with adhesive backs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Velcro strips are another option for temporary LED installations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They are cheap to acquire, easy to remove, and leave your wall in excellent condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To use them, attach your LED lights to one side of a velcro strip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, attach the velcro strip to your walls, ensuring it is firmly in place. Then, press your LED strip on the wall firmly, and you are good to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Command strips work on smooth surfaces, including metal, finished wood, painted walls, and concrete cinder blocks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To use them, clean your wall using alcohol to eradicate dust and grime that may interfere with their adhesive integrity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, removing them is easy as you just have to pull them away from the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions, as each command strip has different properties that impact its installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using mounting clips is a permanent fix for LED strip light<\/a> installation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, as you\u2019ll have to drill into a wall, this method may not suit tiled, metallic, and glass walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For wooden and plastic walls, drill holes and install the clips every 10 to 30 cm along the wall. Afterward, place your LED strip along the available clips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, you can choose to hooks and nails to hold the LED strip onto the wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, this is a permanent installation, so you must somewhat damage your wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Run your LED strip after installing the nails or hooks into the wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The advantage is that the strips are long-lasting, with high-quality ones lasting more than 60,000 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (An LED strip light on a wall)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, LED lights are better for wall hanging as they improve the aesthetics of a room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They are lightweight and won\u2019t peel the paint<\/a> or wallpaper off the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, they don\u2019t require one to route wiring as the LED strips have built-in connections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically, LED lights are long-lasting, with high-quality ones lasting up to 100,000 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, a single LED light that is on for 8 hours daily will last you for as long as 34 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Does the Type of Wall Matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ways to Hang LED Strip Lights on Wall Without Adhesive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Double-Sided Tape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Magnets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Velcro Strips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Command Strips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mounting Clips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hooks <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why LED Lights Are Better for Wall Hanging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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