Types of LED ceiling light
Upon your head, then look at the ceiling in supermarkets, warehouses, reading rooms, offices, etc., you may see various of ceiling features, the shapes of which may be square, round, pendant, tangle, and other decorative shapes. Normally, the lighting tools you see mounted on the ceiling, they may be LED panel lights, LED downlights, LED ceiling lights, LED track lights, chandeliers, pendant lights, flush-mount fixtures, semi-flush-mount fixtures, wall sconces, LED high bad, LED low bay, linear light, and LED troffer, etc.
Where is each type applied accordingly?
As for commercial and residential lighting, LED panel lights, LED downlights, LED ceiling lights, and LED track lights are the most commonly used fixtures. Additionally, chandeliers, pendant lights, flush-mount fixtures, semi-flush-mount fixtures, and wall sconces are also commonly used light fixtures for residential lighting.
As for industrial lighting, LED high bay, low bay, linear light, and LED troffer are the most commonly used ceiling lights to illuminate industrial working areas.
Common applications of drop ceiling lights
Commercial Spaces: Offices, retail stores, hospitals, schools, and warehouses.
Residential Spaces: Basements, attics, and large rooms.
Industrial Settings: Factories, workshops, and storage facilities.
The birth of the pendant light
Pendant lights have been illuminating our homes for centuries, evolving from simple, functional fixtures to elegant design statements. Their origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where they were used to provide light in homes and public spaces
For the application of the LED ceiling light for each area, most of suppliers push out many good designs of the ceiling products with wire-mounted ways for pendant lighting, such as linear pendant light, suspending ceiling light, drop ceiling panel light, and others. Since those designed suspending lights have been continuously coming out, they are favored by most clients in the LED market. So what are the reasons they are popular for?
Functions of drop ceiling lights
Adjustable height drop ceiling
No matter which types of drop ceiling lights, hanging lamps, or ceiling pendants, they are often connected with chain, cable, or suspension rods that can be adjusted to the desired height, bringing versatility to various areas with higher floor-to-ceiling clearances.
Efficiency illumination effect
Modern drop ceiling lights, especially those equipped with LED technology, are highly energy-efficient, reducing electricity consumption and costs, they can be used in different ways like general lighting, task lighting, and area lighting.
The aesthetic of hanging lights
Drop ceiling lights can enhance a space's aesthetic appeal, create various moods and atmospheres through their placement and style, accentuate specific areas, and provide uniform lighting throughout the space.
The ways to confirm your best pendant fixtures
Before choosing and installing a suspending ceiling light, you may need to measure those below first!
Layout your lighting
To plan the placement of your lights effectively, create a scaled drawing of your room using graph paper or online planning tools. Consider factors such as your ceiling height, the areas you want to highlight, and the overall brightness you desire for the room's ambient lighting.
Ceiling lamp diameter
The diameter of the lamp should determine the size of the room you are planning to install it on. It is necessary to get the length and width of your room. Usually, the sum of the length and width of the space is the maximum diameter of a ceiling lamp.
Ceiling lamp height
Generally, it is better to ensure there is at least 6-8 feet from the floor for the standard ceiling, and 8-10 feet from the floor or even higher for the higher ceilings. In another circular way, for example, If your room's ceiling is 8 feet high, a ceiling lamp around 20 to 24 inches tall would be a great fit.
Besides, for another case, the taller fixtures, such as chandeliers, can be hand lower than shorter fixtures, and the flush-mounted fixtures should hang close to the ceiling.
Selecting lights
After layout lighting, go to the LED market select the luminaire appearance design you want, compare the price with the same features and quality of the luminaire, and confirm the target in your chat.
How to wire up suspending ceiling light？
- Cut holes in the ceiling grid
Use a measuring tape to mark the exact locations for the cutouts to ensure they align with the fixture’s mounting holes, then apply a utility knife or a drywall saw to carefully cut out the marked sections of the grid.
- Wire the light
Before wiring the light, the first step is to turn off the power, match the wires from the fixture to the corresponding wires in the ceiling box, and secure the connections with wire nuts.
- Finish the project
Tightly mounted the fixture to the ceiling box, and carefully replaced the cut ceiling tiles around the fixture, ensuring they fit snugly. After setting, turn on the breaker and test the light to ensure its safety.
UPSHINE Pendant light recommended
UPSHINE offers a wide range of pendant lights suitable for various interior and exterior applications.
