Slim Surface Mounted LED Profile This surface-mounted LED profile can transform the overall look of your installation. It can provide a professional and elegant finish for your strip lights and keep them free from dust or moisture. It is slimline, only 7mm deep , so it will not protrude too much even if it's not recessed. Not many seem to think an LED profile is necessary for their strip light installation. However, the merits it brings will make you think twice! Dust and dirt can accumulate and make their way to the gaps between the individual LED chips, which can cause issues down the road. If you have an LED profile like this, dust and dirt may pile up, but it'll be much more convenient to clean, and your strips will not be directly exposed. The Dimensions Knowing the dimensions of the light fixture or lighting accessory you are using is as important as knowing how to mount them. If you're knowledgeable about it, it'll be more manageable to determine the quantity you'll need to buy. Omitting this info will usher you to purchase more than your project requires and cause you to deal with so much excess (or if it's the other way around—this can slow your construction timeline)! So keep in mind that this LED profile is 7mm tall with a 17. 5mm width and 2-meter length . Also, if your project needs more than 2 metres, you can easily butt several of these profiles together, and you'll hardly see the joints! IP20 Rated - Ideal for indoor Applications Only LED profiles are like a protective layer that shields your LED strip lights from dust, dirt, and inquisitive fingers. They also give your strip lights a more polished and clean finished look with a diffused glow. If you are wondering if putting your strip lights inside an LED profile will make them weatherproof, that is not guaranteed. It boils down to the profile’s IP rating! So, before making a purchase, check the IP rating and other technical specs. Since this LED profile is IP20-rated , it is ideal for indoor use onl
