LED strips for bathrooms

Where an LED strip looks great in the bathroom

• Around or behind the mirror: even light on your face, without harsh shadows.
• In the shower niche: a line of light along the shelf or niche turns the shower into a feature.
• Under the vanity: a floating effect and a pleasant night light.
• Along the ceiling: indirect light for a calm, spacious bathroom.

Safe in the bathroom

• Choose IP65: dust-tight and protected against water jets. See the waterproof LED strips.
• Choose low voltage: 12V or 24V. A 230V strip does not belong in the bathroom.
• Power supply outside the wet zone: place the power supply in a cabinet, in the loft or outside the bathroom, or choose a waterproof IP67 power supply. See the LED strip power supplies.
• Not under water: IP65 is not IP68. A strip in the bath or shower tray itself, where water collects, is not suitable.
• Have the connection checked by an electrician and seal every cut end with an end cap.

Which strip and color temperature?

• COB 24V IP65: one even line without dots, CRI 90+, cuttable every 2 centimeters. Beautiful around a mirror where the strip is visible.
• SMD 12V or 24V IP65: efficient and versatile for niches and plinth lighting.
• Color temperature: 3000K warm white for atmosphere, 4000K at the mirror if you want light for make-up or shaving. With CCT you set it yourself.

Dim the strip with a controller and a wireless wall panel outside the bathroom or a remote. See the dimmers and controllers.

Frequently asked questions about bathroom LED strips

Can an LED strip go in the shower?

An IP65 strip at 12V or 24V can go in a shower niche, outside the direct spray of the shower head and not where water collects. The power supply goes outside the wet zone.

Which IP rating do I need in the bathroom?

At least IP65 near the shower and bath. At the mirror, away from splashes, a strip in a closed profile can also work in a well-ventilated bathroom.

Can I use a 230V strip in the bathroom?

No. In the bathroom always use a 12V or 24V strip with a power supply outside the wet zone.

Can an LED strip go around a mirror?

Yes. Mount the strip behind the mirror for a floating effect or all around in a profile. A COB strip gives an even line without dots.