How to Install and Maintain LED Light Strips

How to Install and Maintain LED Light Strips

How to Put Up Sticking LED Lights?

Sticky LED lights are great for parties, festivals, and events. They're easy to put up and take down, so you can reuse them again and again! Kids can decorate their rooms with colors of their choice.

Here are 6 steps to install LED light strips:

  • Step 1: Clean your surface with a damp cloth. Be sure it's completely dry before you proceed. Anything with a sticky side won't adhere to damp surfaces.
  • Step 2: Peel off the protective film on the back of your lights (if you have one). This will expose the sticky side of the light strip or tape.
  • Step 3: Press firmly on your desired location until all edges are secure against the surface and there is no movement when you press down on any part of it; then let go!
  • Step 4: Use connectors to go around corners and join shorter strips to longer ones. Look for the copper pads with cutting marks on each strip to safely cut a strip and connect it to another piece.
  • Step 5: Connect the power supply. If you are using LED strips, you can connect them to a power source using a power adapter.
  • Step 6: Test the lights. Use the remote buttons to change the colors and speed of movement. If the lights are not working, check the connections and troubleshoot any issues.

How to Stop LED Strip Lights from Falling Off The Wall?

One drawback to LED strips is that the adhesive holding them in place can lose its grip over time. While they are made to be used and reused many times over, the adhesive will eventually become less sticky. The strip may fail if it has been used for a long time or is being used on a surface that is too hot or cold, such as a refrigerator or bathroom. There is also a possibility that dust may affect the stickiness of the strip.

Regardless of the cause, there are a few things you can do to prevent your lights from falling off the wall. These 3 solutions will help your LED strips stay snugly in place.

  • Method 1: Use command strips. These are super easy to use, and they work great if you have a flat surface to stick them to. Use a strip everywhere you see a strip that's peeling away.
  • Method 2: Double-sided Gorilla Tape. For irregularly shaped objects like walls and ceilings, it's the perfect solution for surfaces that aren't flat. You can cut pieces of the tape thin enough to fit the back of the strip and be invisible.
  • Method 3: Sticky-backed mounting clips. These are similar to command strips, but they're a little more heavy-duty and can hold heavier objects than just LED lights! They also work well on uneven surfaces. These are recommended for going around corners because folding the strips or making a loop often leads to hot spots and the strip peeling away from the surface.
The most important tip is to clean your surface well before sticking LED lights up. The slightest bit of oil or grease from your skin can keep the adhesive from making good contact with the surface. Rubbing alcohol, white vinegar, commercial degreaser, or glass cleaner will work just fine.

    Amazing SYLVANIA LED Strip Lights

    SYLVANIA LED Strip Lights and SMART+ LED Flex Light Strips are a premium quality, energy-efficient lighting solution that can be used in a variety of applications. These lights come in a wide range of colors and brightness levels, so you can find the perfect solution for any space.

    If you need light, and you need it to look good, then you need SYLVANIA LED strip lights. They're incredibly easy to install, they can be cut and shaped to fit in any space, and they give off a warm glow that's perfect for your living room, bedroom, or kitchen.

    The best part is that these lights are energy efficient—they'll save you money in the long run! And since they only use one-third of the electricity of traditional lighting fixtures, they're great for the environment too. Features:

    • Energy-efficient
    • Dimmable
    • Includes remote
    • Customized length
    • 15 colors
    • Up to 10 ft in length - expand to 20ft w/connector

    These lights are available in two different lengths: 10 feet or 20 feet. They're made out of durable materials that will last through years of use without fading or losing their brightness. You don't need any special tools or skills to install these lights—just follow the step-by-step instructions included in the kit!

    Bonus Tips: Where Can You Use LED Strip Lights?

    LED strip lights are a great way to add illumination to any space, from small areas like bathrooms and kitchens to large spaces like offices and warehouses. They can be used for general lighting in a room or for task lighting in specific areas of your workspace.

    They're flexible and durable, so you can bend them around curves and corners. They're also incredibly versatile; you can install them in your kitchen cabinets, use them as a nightlight for your kids' rooms, or even mount them on the ceiling in your living room for ambient lighting.

    Here are just a few places where you can put these lights:

    • Under cabinets
    • In your closet
    • Behind blinds and curtains
    • Around the edge of your desk
    • On the ceiling of your garage or attic
    • Behind paintings and mirrors to give them a more interesting effect
    • In any space where you want to add some pizzazz!

    From accent lighting to general illumination and mood light, LED light strips will bring any room together, and they're great on the energy front as well. Kind of like most things in life, LED lights do take some getting used to when compared to their incandescent counterparts. However, once you get the hang of them, working with LED lights can really be a blast.

    We hope you found this post on LED strip lights helpful. If you have any questions or need help choosing the right product for your needs, please feel free to contact us!

    Written by LEDVANCE USC
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