LED Strip Lights

If you’re looking to create an eye-catching lighting scheme for your home or business, Toolstation’s range of LED strip products could be just what you need. Available in all kinds of lengths, not to mention dimmable and coloured LED strip light options, these exciting lighting solutions are simple but highly effective wherever you place them.

If you’re looking to add some ambience at home, you can wire recessed LED strip lighting under or above your kitchen cabinets, behind television units or around beds. In the world of business, coloured strip lights behind and around shelving can really make your products pop, or help your premises feel more comfortable for your customers. Either way, you’ll have both hard aluminium and flexible strips to pick from, in lengths of up to an impressive five metres.

Where to Use LED Strip Lights

LED strip lights are incredibly versatile and can transform a range of spaces around the home and workplace:
- Under kitchen cabinets for practical task lighting while cooking
- Along ceiling coving or cornices for a soft ambient glow
- Behind TVs or monitors to reduce eye strain and add atmosphere
- Inside wardrobes, shelving units and display cabinets
- Along stairways and hallways for subtle, low-level guidance lighting
- In commercial displays to highlight products and merchandise

Types of LED Strip Lights

Understanding the different types helps you choose the right strip for your project:
- Plug-in LED strip lights — ready to use straight from the pack with no wiring required, ideal for renters and quick installations
- RGB and colour-changing strips — customisable colours and effects, controlled via remote or app
- Waterproof (IP65/IP67) strips — suitable for bathrooms, kitchens and outdoor areas
- Aluminium-profile strips — housed in rigid channels for a sleek, professional finish
- Dimmable strips — pair with a compatible driver or controller for adjustable brightness

LED Strip Light Installation Tips

For the best results, clean and dry the surface before applying the adhesive backing. Plan your layout carefully and measure twice before cutting — most strips can be cut at marked intervals. Use aluminium profiles to improve heat dissipation and extend the life of your LEDs. For runs longer than five metres, consider wiring from both ends to prevent voltage drop and uneven brightness.