Installation instructions for the Nicho family of LED lines for shower niches and other waterproof in-tile lighting. Written instructions are below the video.
For safety and reliability, we recommend that you use trained and qualified professionals to install your LED lighting.
These are the basic steps for installing any of the Nicho Series LED light kit:
- Select and purchase the kit length to match your installation.
- White Nicho strips can be cut, so you can purchase a longer length if the exact length is not available.
- RGB Nicho strips cannot be cut, so you will need to purchase a length no longer than your installation requires. If that won't work for you, you are welcome to contact us for a bespoke solution.
- Test your LED strip with your chosen the power supply before beginning the installation.
- If necessary, cut the aluminum channel to the length of your chosen installation with a saw. Read our instructions for cutting LED profiles to learn how.
- If necessary, cut the silicone LED strip with a utility knife on the first marked increment shorter than the length of the channel. Make sure to cut the opposite end of the strip to where the wires are attached. Seal the cut end with the provided sealant.
- As noted earlier, RGB Nicho strips cannot be cut.
- Place the LED strip against the aluminum channel and mark the channel where the wiring will to pass through. Move the LED strip away and drill through the channel on the mark with a 1/4" drill.
- Fit the LED strip into the aluminum channel. Simply press it in.
- If necessary, trim the end blanks with a utility knife so that they fill the remaining space in the channel.
- Remove the LED strip and end blanks from the channel.
- Install the aluminum channel along with your tiles. We suggest that you secure the aluminum channel in position on the substrate with screws before installing the tiles.
- Allow the tiling installation to cure before proceeding with the remainder of the installation.
- Install the LED strip and end blanks, passing the wiring through the hole in the profile. For very wet areas such as shower cubicles, we recommend applying a silicone sealer in the area of the wiring hole to ensure water cannot pass through.
- Complete the electrical wiring from the reverse side of the wall.
