Location: Consider where the strip will be placed and will it be used for task lighting, ambient or accent light.
LED strips should be installed on a sound, clean and dry surface
Internal or external: The use of LED strips internally or externally in dry, splash or wet areas is determine by the IP rating of the strip (standard (IP33) silicone coating (IP67)
Power supply: Will you need to conceal the strip, driver and wires? How will the strip be switched ON an OFF? Will it be part of you lighting circuit or on a separate switch?
The final lighting effect will depend on size of LEDs, number of LEDs per metre, the angle and position of the strip, the colour texture, distance and reflectiveness of surfaces and the distance of the observer.
