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Installation Tips - read this before you install (or you might be sorry)
I bought these led strips for under my cabinets. Everything working great.
Here are some (important) tips on installation.
(Or, as the "Franz" character from SNL would say, "hear me now, believe me later". Look it up in the urban dictionary if you don't get it)
First, DO NOT STICK THESE LED STRIPS DIRECTLY ON THE UNDER-CABINET SURFACE!
Why you might ask?
1) You can not clean these LED strips. All electrical components are exposed. They will get dirty and it's almost impossible to clean them.
2) You will likely never get them off or adjust them without wrecking them. It is very hard to lay the flexible LED strip straight and once you stick them to the underside of the cabinet adjustment is almost impossible due to the strength of the adhesive.
3) These bare LED strips stuck to the underside of the cabinet just looks "cheap".
So, take advantage of my early mistake and do this instead:
1) Buy some aluminum channels to hold the LED's and attach the channels to the underside of the cabinet.
2) Use the new-fanged 2-sided "nano-tape" to attach the aluminum channels to the underside of the cabinet.
How this solves the problems:
1) The channels come with a cover/light-diffuser. So, the LED strip is inside the channel which is covered and can be easily cleaned.
2) Using the channel they will be dead-on straight. Using the "nano-tape" you will be able to easily adjust (and remove, if needed) the lights from under the counter. No holes to drill in your cabinet. This tape is very strong and the channels and LED strips are very light.
3) Looks good.
The items I used which I purchased on Amazon are:
These channels to mount the led strips. These fit exactly, no cutting
Starlandled 10-Pack Aluminum Channel for LED Strip Lights Installation,Easy to Cut,Professional Look,U-Shape LED Cover Diffuser Track with Complete Mounting Accessories for Easy Installation
This double sided tape to adhere the channels to the bottom of my cabinets.
Nano Double Sided Tape,Removable Gel Grip Tape Transparent Sticky Tape,Reusable Traceless Mounting Adhesive Tape Heavy Duty for Fix Carpet Photo Poster,Home Office Car Outdoor Decor(2Rolls 9M/29.5FT)
Good luck with your installation; enjoy your under-cabinet lights.
December 2020 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase
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WOBANE Under Cabinet Lighting Kit, 6PCS 20inch LED Strip Bars with 24W Adapter,RF Remote,Super Bright Daylight for Kitchen Cabinet,Under Desk,Counter Lighting,4000K Natural White,1500 Lumen,Dimmable
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