{"title":"LED Aluminum Channels","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn aluminium channel is the difference between LED tape that looks like a professional install and LED tape that looks like LED tape. It also happens to be what keeps the strip alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the channel is not optional\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium pulls heat away from the LEDs. Heat is the main cause of early dimming, so tape in a channel outlasts tape stuck to a surface by years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiffusion.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frosted cover turns a row of visible dots into one continuous line of light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strip is shielded from dust, knocks and cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean extrusion reads as architecture. Bare tape reads as a temporary fix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProfile shapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it goes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder cabinets, on shelves, inside coves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouted into a ceiling, wall or worktop for a flush line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorner 45°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInside corners — aims light out at an angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep \/ high-output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerful strips that need more airflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStep and nosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStair edges and deck boards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDiffuser options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrosted\u003c\/strong\u003e — hides the dots, costs you a little output. The usual choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpal\u003c\/strong\u003e — more diffusion again, for shallow channels or when the strip is close to the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximum output, dots visible. Only where the channel is hidden from view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the internal width\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your tape before ordering. Most strips are 8mm or 10mm wide, and a channel cut for 8mm will not take a 10mm strip. Order a couple of end caps and mounting clips per length while you are at it — they are easy to forget and awkward to source later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-strip-lights\"\u003eLED strip lights\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-drivers-power-supplies\"\u003eLED drivers and power supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"surface-led-channel-profile","title":"Surface LED Channel Profile | Aluminium with Opal Diffuser, 1m to 3m","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe part that makes tape look like architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED tape stuck straight to a surface reads as a temporary fix. The same tape inside an aluminium profile reads as part of the building. The channel does three jobs at once: it holds the tape straight, it pulls heat away, and its diffuser turns the strip into a clean line of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat part is the one people skip and later regret. Aluminium acts as a heat sink, and heat is the main reason LED tape dims years before it should. Tape in a channel simply lasts longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtruded aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpal cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m, 2m or 3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasure your tape before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannels are cut for a specific internal width. Most tape is 8mm or 10mm, and a channel sized for 8mm will not take a 10mm strip. Measure the board, not the packaging, and check the internal dimension rather than the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClear, frosted or opal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum output, dots stay visible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrosted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHides the dots, costs a little brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost diffusion, for where the strip sits close to the eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith COB tape the dots are already gone, so an opal cover is about softening the edge rather than hiding anything. With standard tape it is doing real work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering the right length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the run and round up to the next whole metre, then add one extra length. Aluminium cuts cleanly with a hacksaw and a mitre box, but a short piece left at the end of a run is not something you can fix later. Order end caps and mounting clips at the same time — they are easy to forget and awkward to source on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-strip-lights\"\u003eCOB LED tape\u003c\/a\u003e to go inside it, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-drivers-power-supplies\"\u003eLED drivers\u003c\/a\u003e to run it. For corners, see the corner profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"1m","offer_id":67584468091245,"sku":"ALV-CH-SURF-1M","price":36.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m","offer_id":67584468124013,"sku":"ALV-CH-SURF-2M","price":72.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m","offer_id":67584468156781,"sku":"ALV-CH-SURF-3M","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"corner-led-channel-profile","title":"Corner LED Channel Profile | 30mm Aluminium, 45 Degree, 1m to 3m","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA profile built to sit in a corner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard channel mounts flat. This one is cut at 45 degrees so it seats into an internal corner — where a wall meets a ceiling, under the lip of a shelf, along the inside edge of a cove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angle is the whole point. Tape in a flat channel fixed near a corner throws light along the wall it is stuck to. Tape in a corner profile throws out across the room at 45 degrees, which is how you wash a ceiling or light a worktop from underneath a cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtruded aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorner, 30mm x 30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound diffuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m, 2m or 3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal corner, 45 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere a corner profile is the right answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder wall cabinets\u003c\/strong\u003e — aims at the worktop rather than the backsplash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall to ceiling junction\u003c\/strong\u003e — washes the ceiling without the fixture showing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInside a cove\u003c\/strong\u003e — directs light up and out instead of straight up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder a shelf lip\u003c\/strong\u003e — lights what is on the shelf below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStair stringers\u003c\/strong\u003e — throws light down onto the treads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAiming under a cabinet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the profile at the front edge of the cabinet, not the back. At the back, most of the light hits the backsplash and bounces into your eyes off the tiles. At the front, it lands on the worktop where you are working. This one detail is the difference between under-cabinet lighting that helps and under-cabinet lighting that annoys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCutting and fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium cuts with a hacksaw and a mitre box. For a corner that turns, cut both pieces at 45 degrees so they meet cleanly — a butt joint in a corner profile is visible once the light is on. Order end caps and clips with the profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-channels-profiles\"\u003esurface mount profiles\u003c\/a\u003e for flat runs, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-strip-lights\"\u003eCOB LED tape\u003c\/a\u003e to go inside, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-drivers-power-supplies\"\u003eLED drivers\u003c\/a\u003e to power it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"1m","offer_id":67584468189549,"sku":"ALV-CH-CNR-1M","price":15.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m","offer_id":67584468222317,"sku":"ALV-CH-CNR-2M","price":30.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m","offer_id":67584468255085,"sku":"ALV-CH-CNR-3M","price":45.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"recessed-led-channel-profile","title":"Recessed LED Channel Profile | Aluminium with Flange, 1m to 3m","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA channel that sits inside the surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface channels mount on top of a ceiling or a wall and you see the housing. A recessed channel sits inside it, so all that shows is a line of light flush with the plaster. It is the difference between a fixture you can see and a detail that looks built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flange is what makes it practical. Two small lips sit over the edges of the cut, hiding the rough edge and giving the plasterer or the joiner something to finish against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtruded aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed, with flange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpal cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m, 2m or 3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecessed or surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecessed with flange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface mount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat you see\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA line of light, flush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe housing and the light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork involved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut a channel into the surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew it on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew build, refit, plasterboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetrofit, cabinets, shelving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan you move it later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot easily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCutting the slot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoute or cut a groove slightly wider than the channel body but narrower than the flange, so the lips have something to sit on. Measure the flange width before you set the router, and test on an offcut first. In plasterboard, plan the run to avoid the joists rather than trying to cut around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the run, round up to the next whole metre, add one extra length. Order end caps and mounting clips at the same time. Check your tape width against the internal dimension — most tape is 8mm or 10mm and the two are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a flush finish with no visible flange, see our super slim recessed profile. For a surface run, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-channels-profiles\"\u003esurface mount channel\u003c\/a\u003e. Fit \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-strip-lights\"\u003eCOB LED tape\u003c\/a\u003e inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"1m","offer_id":67584480575853,"sku":"ALV-CH-REC-1M","price":6.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m","offer_id":67584480608621,"sku":"ALV-CH-REC-2M","price":12.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m","offer_id":67584480641389,"sku":"ALV-CH-REC-3M","price":19.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"slim-recessed-led-channel-profile","title":"Slim Recessed LED Channel Profile | 7mm Aluminium, 1m to 3m","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeven millimetres, and almost nothing to see\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the narrowest recessed profile in the range. At 7mm across it takes a slim tape and sets it into a routed groove, leaving a line of light barely wider than a pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it where the lighting should not read as lighting at all: a shadow gap under a cabinet, a line along a stair stringer, a groove in a joinery panel, a reveal between two materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtruded aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpal cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m, 2m or 3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck the tape fits before you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 7mm profile needs narrow tape. Standard 10mm and 12mm boards will not go in, and forcing one in defeats the heat transfer that the aluminium is there to provide. Measure the board width, not the packaging, and match it to the internal dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere 7mm is the right call\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShadow gaps\u003c\/strong\u003e between a wall and a floating shelf or cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoinery reveals\u003c\/strong\u003e routed into a panel or a door frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStair stringers\u003c\/strong\u003e, lighting the treads from the side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandrails\u003c\/strong\u003e with a groove cut along the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFurniture\u003c\/strong\u003e where the profile has to disappear entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it is not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlim tape carries fewer LEDs and less output than a wider board. For a cove that has to light a whole ceiling, or an under-cabinet run that has to light a worktop, use a wider profile and brighter tape. This one is for the detail, not the workload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRouting the groove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut slightly deeper than the profile so it sits just below the surface. Test on an offcut of the same material before you touch the real thing — in hardwood or MDF there is no second chance at a groove that is a millimetre too wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a recessed profile with a flange over the cut edge, see the flanged recessed channel. For surface runs, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-channels-profiles\"\u003esurface mount channel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"1m","offer_id":67584480674157,"sku":"ALV-CH-SLIM-1M","price":5.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m","offer_id":67584480706925,"sku":"ALV-CH-SLIM-2M","price":11.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m","offer_id":67584480739693,"sku":"ALV-CH-SLIM-3M","price":16.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"rgb-led-strip-controller","title":"RGB LED Strip Controller | RF 2.4G Wireless with Touch Remote","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe piece that makes colour tape usable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRGB tape on its own does nothing. Between the driver and the strip sits a controller, and that is what mixes the channels to produce a colour. Without it you get either nothing or all three channels full on, which is a flat white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit pairs a receiver with a touch remote over a 2.4G radio link. Radio rather than infrared, which means it works through a wall and does not need line of sight to the strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF 2.4G wireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch colour wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceiver and remote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRGB LED strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRadio or infrared\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRF 2.4G\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInfrared\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds line of sight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks through a wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort, in the room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceiver can be hidden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo, it must be visible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat last row is the one that matters most in practice. A cove or a cabinet run has the receiver tucked out of sight, which an infrared system cannot do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the channel count\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis controller drives RGB, which is three channels. RGB+CCT tape uses five and needs a five-channel controller — a three-channel unit will run the colours and leave the white emitters dark. Match the controller to the tape before you order either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it goes in the run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMains feeds the driver. The driver feeds the controller. The controller feeds the tape. Wiring the controller before the driver will not work and can damage it. 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On a high-output run that is the difference between tape holding its brightness and tape dimming after a couple of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtruded aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpal cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m, 2m or 3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the profile width\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes tape up to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse it for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7mm slim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShadow gaps, joinery reveals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost single-line runs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorner 30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder cabinets, cove edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide 42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm, or two strips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh output, double-line, RGBW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo strips in one channel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning a white strip and a colour strip in the same profile lets one fixture do everyday light and effect light without two separate installations. Both need their own driver and their own control, so plan the cable runs before the channel goes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe wider face shows more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 42mm profile is visible in a way a 7mm one is not. On a surface run it reads as a deliberate architectural line rather than a hidden detail. Decide which you want before choosing the width, because the two look nothing alike once the light is on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the run, round up to the next whole metre, add one spare length. Order end caps and mounting clips at the same time. 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If the run is under a cabinet and the job is task light, take the square cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn a cove, round usually wins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCove lighting is meant to be a wash with no visible edge. A square cover's defined beam can leave a faint line on the ceiling where the light stops, which is the one thing a cove is trying to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount at the front edge under a cabinet, not the back. Cut corners at 45 degrees so two lengths meet cleanly — a butt joint in a corner profile shows once the light is on. Check the internal width against your tape, and order end caps and clips at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-channels-profiles\"\u003eround cover corner profile\u003c\/a\u003e for a softer wash, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-strip-lights\"\u003eCOB LED tape\u003c\/a\u003e to go inside either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"1m","offer_id":67594897195373,"sku":"ALV-CH-CNR-SQ-1M","price":15.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m","offer_id":67594897228141,"sku":"ALV-CH-CNR-SQ-2M","price":31.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m","offer_id":67594897260909,"sku":"ALV-CH-CNR-SQ-3M","price":47.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"surface-mount-led-channel","title":"Surface Mount LED Channel | Aluminium Profiles in 1m, 2m and 3m","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe channel that screws on top\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA surface mount profile fixes to whatever is already there — the underside of a shelf, the face of a cabinet, a ceiling, a wall. No routing, no cutting into the surface, and it can be moved later if the layout changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does three things at once: holds the tape straight, pulls heat away from it, and turns a line of emitters into a clean band of light behind a diffuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the aluminium matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat is the main reason LED tape dims years before it should. Stuck straight to a surface, tape has nowhere to shed it. In an aluminium channel the metal acts as a heat sink and the tape simply lasts longer. 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They take narrow tape and set it into a groove or against a tight edge, leaving a line of light barely wider than a pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse them where the lighting should not read as lighting at all: a shadow gap under a floating shelf, a routed reveal in joinery, the underside of a handrail, the side of a stair stringer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck the tape fits before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 7mm profile needs narrow tape. Standard 10mm and 12mm boards will not go in, and forcing one defeats the heat transfer the aluminium is there to provide. Measure the board width and match it to the internal dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere slim is right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShadow gaps\u003c\/strong\u003e between a wall and a floating shelf or cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoinery reveals\u003c\/strong\u003e routed into a panel or a door frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandrails\u003c\/strong\u003e with a groove cut along the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStair stringers\u003c\/strong\u003e, lighting the treads from the side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFurniture\u003c\/strong\u003e where the profile has to vanish completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it is not\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlim tape carries fewer LEDs and less output than a wider board. For a cove that has to light a whole ceiling, or an under-cabinet run that has to light a worktop, use a wider profile and brighter tape. These are for the detail, not the workload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCutting a groove for a recessed slim profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoute slightly deeper than the profile so it sits just below the surface. Test on an offcut of the same material first — in hardwood or MDF there is no second chance at a groove a millimetre too wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact surface versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome profiles in this group mount on the surface rather than recessed, which suits retrofitting into existing joinery where routing is not an option. They still read as a thin line once the diffuser is on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor standard widths see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-channels-profiles\"\u003esurface mount channels\u003c\/a\u003e. 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It is the difference between a fixture you can see and a detail that looks built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade is that it has to be planned. A surface channel can be screwed on at any point; a recessed one needs a groove cut, and once it is in, it does not move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlanged or trimless\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlanged\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrimless\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat shows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo thin lips over the cut edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNothing but the light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut quality needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForgiving — the flange hides it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlasterer has an edge to work to\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastered right up to the profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetrofit, plasterboard, joinery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew build, high-spec detailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a retrofit take flanged. It hides a rough edge and gives the plasterer or joiner something to finish against, which saves an argument on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDeep or standard recess\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep profile sets the tape further back, so the light emerges as a narrower band with a softer edge. It also holds more aluminium, which helps on a high output run. A standard depth sits closer to the surface and throws a wider spread. Deep for a defined architectural line, standard for general coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCutting the slot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoute or cut a groove slightly wider than the channel body but narrower than the flange, so the lips have something to sit on. Measure the flange width before setting the router and test on an offcut. In plasterboard, plan the run to avoid the joists rather than cutting around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrder before first fix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecessed profiles belong in the programme early. Have them on site before the ceiling closes, because retrofitting a recessed run into a finished surface means opening it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a run that can be moved later see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-channels-profiles\"\u003esurface mount channels\u003c\/a\u003e. For the narrowest recessed line, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-channels-profiles\"\u003eslim profiles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Alvetto Lighting","offers":[{"title":"C008 Standard Recessed \/ 1m","offer_id":67594951950701,"sku":"ALV-CH-C008-1M","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C008 Standard Recessed \/ 2m","offer_id":67594951983469,"sku":"ALV-CH-C008-2M","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C008 Standard Recessed \/ 3m","offer_id":67594952016237,"sku":"ALV-CH-C008-3M","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C018 Flanged \/ 1m","offer_id":67594952049005,"sku":"ALV-CH-C018-1M","price":5.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C018 Flanged \/ 2m","offer_id":67594952081773,"sku":"ALV-CH-C018-2M","price":11.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C018 Flanged \/ 3m","offer_id":67594952114541,"sku":"ALV-CH-C018-3M","price":16.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C012 Recessed with Flange \/ 1m","offer_id":67594952147309,"sku":"ALV-CH-C012-1M","price":6.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C012 Recessed with Flange \/ 2m","offer_id":67594952180077,"sku":"ALV-CH-C012-2M","price":12.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C012 Recessed with Flange \/ 3m","offer_id":67594952212845,"sku":"ALV-CH-C012-3M","price":18.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C009 Deep Recessed \/ 1m","offer_id":67594952245613,"sku":"ALV-CH-C009-1M","price":6.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C009 Deep Recessed \/ 2m","offer_id":67594952278381,"sku":"ALV-CH-C009-2M","price":12.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C009 Deep Recessed \/ 3m","offer_id":67594952311149,"sku":"ALV-CH-C009-3M","price":19.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C011 Recessed with Flange \/ 1m","offer_id":67594952343917,"sku":"ALV-CH-C011-1M","price":6.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C011 Recessed with Flange \/ 2m","offer_id":67594952376685,"sku":"ALV-CH-C011-2M","price":12.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C011 Recessed with Flange \/ 3m","offer_id":67594952409453,"sku":"ALV-CH-C011-3M","price":19.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C010 Recessed \/ 1m","offer_id":67594952442221,"sku":"ALV-CH-C010-1M","price":7.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C010 Recessed \/ 2m","offer_id":67594952474989,"sku":"ALV-CH-C010-2M","price":14.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C010 Recessed \/ 3m","offer_id":67594952507757,"sku":"ALV-CH-C010-3M","price":21.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C005 Big Size Recessed \/ 1m","offer_id":67594952540525,"sku":"ALV-CH-C005-1M","price":8.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C005 Big Size Recessed \/ 2m","offer_id":67594952573293,"sku":"ALV-CH-C005-2M","price":16.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C005 Big Size Recessed \/ 3m","offer_id":67594952606061,"sku":"ALV-CH-C005-3M","price":24.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/files\/recessed-led-channel-flanged-and-trimless-aluminium-1m-to-3m-alvetto-lighting2.png?v=1790950799"},{"product_id":"corner-led-channel","title":"Corner LED Channel | 45 Degree Aluminium with Round or Square Cover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCut at 45 degrees to sit in a corner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flat channel mounts on one plane. A corner profile is cut at 45 degrees so it seats into an internal corner — where a wall meets a ceiling, under the lip of a cabinet, along the inside edge of a cove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angle is the point. Tape in a flat channel near a corner throws light along the surface it is stuck to. Tape in a corner profile throws out across the room at 45 degrees, which is how you wash a ceiling or light a worktop from under a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRound or square cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRound\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSquare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide, soft falloff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContained, defined edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReads as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA glow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA line of light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoves, ambient wash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder cabinets, task light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeen from below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurved, catches more angles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnder a cabinet, square usually wins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA contained beam puts more light on the worktop and less on the backsplash, which is where a round cover tends to bounce it back into your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn a cove, round usually wins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCove lighting is meant to be a wash with no visible edge. A square cover's defined beam can leave a faint line on the ceiling where the light stops, which is the one thing a cove is trying to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere a corner profile is the right answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder wall cabinets\u003c\/strong\u003e — aims at the worktop rather than the tiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall to ceiling junction\u003c\/strong\u003e — washes the ceiling without the fixture showing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInside a cove\u003c\/strong\u003e — directs light up and out instead of straight up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder a shelf lip\u003c\/strong\u003e — lights what is on the shelf below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStair stringers\u003c\/strong\u003e — throws light down onto the treads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMount at the front edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder a cabinet, fix the profile at the front, not the back. 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