Surface Mounted LED Channels

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High-quality surface mount LED channels 

Wired4Signs USA represents some of the top LED channel manufacturers in Europe and the USA. Surface-mounted aluminum extrusions can be the best way to install your indoor or outdoor LED strips easily. We offer a wide variety of styles to choose from, and even if your projects require a 45-degree extrusion or a U-channel for your LED strip light fixtures, we can get it done.

Additionally, we stock these surface-mounted channels at our warehouse in Knoxville, Tennessee, and can ship to all parts of the USA.

What is a surface-mounted LED strip track? 

An aluminum surface-mounted LED channel is a great protective enclosure for your LED lights, allowing your LED strips to dissipate heat while improving their lifespan, they are anodized and can be painted/sprayed to get your own desired custom color to match the surroundings. The purpose of LED channels and LED diffusers is to provide:

1. A structure to protect the LED chips from dust, water, and direct sunlight.
2. A diffused look for your RGB or white LED strip where hot spots or individual LED dots are not visible, making it a great option for ceiling LED strip channels.
3. A heat sink panel for high-output LED strips in order to prevent overheating.

In addition, surface-mounted LED channels are usually sold per component and consist of a base aluminum profile, a diffuser, end caps, and mounting channel clips. Furthermore, you can easily cut LED profiles to size using a hand saw. You can also check out our blog post on tips for cutting led channels.

Pros & Cons of using a surface-mounted LED track.

• Almost all LED strips on the market can fit our wide variety of anodized aluminum or black LED strip channels, no matter where you want to install LED strips, we have a mounting channel kit for it.
• You should install the LED tape light channels on even surfaces. We also do not recommend installing surface-mounted aluminum channels on an uneven brick wall.
• Easy installation, our surface mounted LED channels come with easy-on diffusers and end caps, making the installation an easy process.
• We have indoor and outdoor LED channels and diffusers, which makes them the perfect product for custom installs.
• Energy-efficient, our surface mounted profiles consume less energy than traditional lighting solutions, resulting in lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint.
• Surface-mounted LED profiles offer a flexible lighting solution that can be customized to fit any space and design requirements. You can cut the tracks to any length, and position the LED lights at any angle or direction to achieve the desired lighting effect.

Top features of Surface Mount LED Channel

• Energy-efficient with low power consumption
• Wide viewing angle for enhanced lighting coverage 
• Available in a variety of colors, lens types, and packaging options
• Highly reliable for long-lasting performance
• Durable design for withstanding various environmental conditions 

How to install a surface-mounted lighting fixture?

You can find step-by-step guides on most of our LED track description pages, but these are the basic steps for setting up your installation:

1. Drill an appropriately-sized hole onto a flat surface.
2. Using the mounting clips, attach the mounting clips to the surface.
3. Mount LED light channels onto the mounting clips.
4. Remove the protective layer of the adhesive from the mountable LED light strip, and place the strip inside the aluminum channel.
5. Place the easy-on diffuser on the mounting channel. Then, gently press down on different sections of the cover without bending it or breaking the cover.

Why buy surface-mount aluminum profiles from us?

• Our surface-mount aluminum profiles are robust and made in Europe or the USA.
• They are manufactured in Europe to high-quality standards and also are normally stocked and supplied from the USA.
• Many of our surface-mount aluminum extrusions are also available in 3 meters (9.84ft) lengths to reduce the need for joining.
• We have a wide range of high-quality materials in order to assemble a complete LED diffuser kit.
• Our experienced sales staff can also provide ideas for your custom LED light strip diffuser channel projects.

Frequently asked questions

Q: How do you cut aluminum LED channels and diffusers?

A: You can easily cut LED profiles using a hacksaw with a fine cutting blade. You can also find more information here: Tips on cutting LED profiles and covers.

Q: Can I install surface-mounted LED profiles outdoors?

A: Yes, we have a great variety of outdoor-rated mounting channels and the best LED strip diffusers on the market. Make sure you also use silicone sealant for extra protection.

Q: Are the diffusers and other accessories sold separately?

A: Yes, we sell the power supply, LED strips, end caps, diffusers, and mounting clips separately to make them easier for very custom installs.

Q: Do I need deep or shallow mounting channels for my LED strips?

A: Deep mounting channels allow a better light distribution on the channel, as the LED chips are farther away from the diffuser, but this would also reduce the LED strip brightness. Shallow mounting profiles tend to be smaller, but since the distance from the LED chips to the diffuser is shorter, there can be LED hotspots on the lines of light.

Q: What led mounting channel do you recommend for surface mounting in archways?

A: You can easily install the ARC12 led strip housing, a bendable led tape channel, on curved surfaces.

Q: What led strip light housing do you recommend for installing in elevators?

A: The SLW10 and the Vario 30-01 are low-profile led strip channels that people often use in this application.

Q: Which led strip light mounting channel is recommended for cabinet lighting?

A: We have a wide variety of best LED strip lights channel installation types. However, our "go-to" LED strip profiles for surface mount trim in this application are either the CABI12 or the Begton12 LED channels.

Q: Which aluminum led light bar fixture do you recommend for cove lighting

A: They often use the Versalles surface mount LED channels for this application because you can run wire inside the LED profile and the LED strip. We also have led profiles specifically designed for this led light fixtures.

Q: What is the lifespan of surface mounted lighting fixtures?

A: The lifespan of our surface mounted lighting fixtures can vary depending on factors such as the quality of the fixture, frequency of use, and maintenance, but generally, they can last anywhere up to 50,000 hours or more.