How to build a lamp. Spot lights LED Ceiling recessed

Everyone wants to have a cozy apartment or a house where you can relax, be with family or friends. Comfort depends on the interior and design of the apartment (house). Modern technology allows you to embody the wildest fantasies that begin with walls and floors, and end with ceilings. And in every room the design can be completely different. And a lot of construction companies are ready to provide the right materials that are right for you.

Design of ceilings

The ceiling plays the most important role in the apartment. Its design depends on the style of the interior of your home. The most important thing is to make the right and suitable lighting. Fixtures are selected, starting from the type of ceiling and its height. If the ceilings in the room are low, then you can choose a classic option. For example, chandeliers or modern suspended recessed fixtures. If the room is high, then the correct solution is to install chandeliers on a long base.

In turn, the ceilings are:

1. Classic - the concrete base is painted with white paint or emulsion. For such ceilings, the installation in the middle of the room of small lamps is suitable. Exquisite will look two identical chandeliers at equal distance from each other.
2. Gypsum plasterboard - more often there are two-level ones. Harmony will look illumination of the lower level of the ceiling and spotlights on the top.
3. Suspended - fastened to the ceiling and walls. They can be built in a luminaire (one or more along the contour), and they will withstand a small chandelier in volume.
4. Stretch ceilings - the most popular type for today. They are suitable for a small chandelier or recessed spotlights.

What are the recessed LED spotlights

Spot lights LED ceiling recessed can be used both in the living room or bedroom, and in the kitchen or in the bathroom. Also they will be relevant in shops or offices.

The name "spot lights" speaks for itself. They are installed on plasterboard or stretch ceilings at equal distances from each other. All LED spotlights have a mirror base. Thus, the light falls from above absent-mindedly and illuminates the room from all angles.

LED lamps usually have a white or silver color. Can meet a golden hue or with patterns. Often, spotlights are backlit. Its color can be selected, starting from the design of the room. In general, the spot lights are round in shape, but sometimes you can buy and build a square shaped lamp. This option will look very nice, however, during installation it is possible to damage the ceiling because of the corners.

Mounting of spotlights

To install point lighting it is necessary very carefully and carefully. Lamps are connected in series and are at an equal distance along the entire perimeter. Hinged structures make it possible to distribute the fixtures, hiding all the wires between the concrete ceiling and the hinged.

At the very beginning, the base (mounting rings) is installed, then the pads are mounted. After all the lamps are connected to transformers, which lower the total voltage, which in the network is 220 V, and the LED lamps need 2-3 V.

Spot lights LED ceiling recessed can burn out, like any other lamp. If this happens, first of all you need to disconnect the transformer, then replace the light bulb or repair it.

If possible, it is better to turn to professionals. In this case, you will not spend a very large amount of money, but you will be sure in the correct installation or repair of fixtures.

Armstrong lamp

The recessed lamp Armstrong is used most often in large rooms (such as offices, hospitals, pharmacies, shops, etc.) and is not suitable for lighting the apartment. If the point lights are small in size and weight, then Armstrong is much larger and heavier. This lamp has a metal base, which is fixed to the ceiling. It is better to install several such lamps at the same distance. "Armstrong" has a square shape. There are hanging and recessed fixtures. The first look cumbersome, and the second - elegant and cute.

Mounting the "Armstrong" lamp is made by opening the metal mesh and replacing the desired part. In this case, the mains voltage must be switched off!

Advantages and disadvantages of spotlights

Positive sides:

1. Economy (consume ten times less electricity).
2. Durability (one lamp will last up to five years).
3. Brightness (one LED lamp is equal to five conventional).
4. Variety of species.
5. Availability (the average price is 500 rubles).
6. Do not heat up.

Negative sides:

1. The luminaire can not be built without additional tools.
2. Installation of a transformer (it is not advisable to make the installation independently, but this is additional cash costs).

Having installed point light-emitting diode lamps, it is possible for a long time to forget about burn-out of bulbs.

How much are recessed lights?

Fixtures are found in different shapes, sizes and shades. Each of them is unique not only externally, but also at a price. As mentioned above, the average cost is 500 rubles. You can buy the most simple recessed luminaires, the price of which is 150-200 rubles.

When buying, you need to build on the number of lamps and their sizes. For example, by purchasing five point lights (the simplest ones), you will have to spend a minimum of 750 rubles.

In addition, the cost depends on the manufacturer. If you buy domestic products, the price will be acceptable, but foreign products will cost you more.

To build a lamp into the ceiling is not difficult. But it is important to choose the right one to decorate the ceiling and create a cozy atmosphere with the same highlight. LED spotlights are the best solution for lighting your premises.