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Undercabinet Lighting

1/14/2006 3:34:30 PM
Kirsten Russo

1/14/2006 3:34:30 PM
We are installing undercabinet lighting but am not sure how muc light per linear foot we should expect to install. Weare looking to light under the cabinets onto a dark granite (green or black) countertop. Any general recommendations would be appreciated.

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re: Undercabinet Lighting

Posted: 1/15/2006 12:27:22 PM

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1/15/2006 12:27:22 PM

Darker color counter tops, such as granite, tend to produce relected images of the light source which can be ojectionable.  However, you just have to live with it because it is difficult if not impossible to completely hide the reflections from normal viewing angles, without reducing light output or coverage.

Most fluorescent, xenon or halogen light fixtures designed for undercabinet lighting produce sufficient light levels for task lighting, regardless of the counter top color.  They key to successful kithen lighting, is uniformity and the ability to dim the lights for mood setting.  So that eliminates fluorescent lighting for now. 

I would take a look at our XENON LIGHTING FIXTURES and HALOGEN LIGHT FIXTURES as a possible consideration.  Position the lights where you do your work, or continuously for best illumination.



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