DC12V LED Strips Buying Guide

Flexible DC 12V LED strip lights are used all over the world in various industrial, commercial and residential project applications. LED strip lighting is popular among many Architects and Lighting Designers due to the improvements in efficiency, color options and brightness.

The biggest draw is how easy they are to install. Their flexibility, low-profile and helpful accessories make them the most popular LED strip for the at home DIY types.

With these LED strips, a homeowner can design like a professional with the right supplies and just an hour or two.

There are many options for LED strip lights with no simple ‘one size fits all’ standard to go by. This LED Strip Resource Guide will educate newcomers and experts alike on finding the best LED strip lights for the job and how to use them while overcoming common installation hold-ups.

Why LED Strip Lights

LED strip lights, also known as LED tape lights or LED ribbon lights, are known for their low-profile size and flexibility. Efficient LEDs sit on a wide circuit board. Flexible LED strip lights have many features that make them easy to use in a variety of situations:

1. Cut-to-size – Cutting LED strips is very simple thanks to the cut lines along the strips. At each cut point there is a black line with copper solder pads that sit on each side. The copper solder pads make it so each strip piece is addressable even after being cut. This makes it possible to connect LED strips together or connect the strip in a different area of your home.

2. Flexible LED strip with Adhesive – The LED strips have an adhesive backing for simple mounting options. The low profile, flexible strip has a peel-off backing which exposes the adhesive surface, making for a simple peel-and-stick install.