Where to use them
Concrete soffits, timber and beamed ceilings, rental properties and anywhere you cannot cut into the ceiling. Cylinder downlights also look deliberate in modern, industrial and retail interiors.
Height and size
Taller cylinders give deeper glare control; shallow designs sit closer to the ceiling. The height and diameter are in the product name (for example h011 is 11 cm) and on the product page.
Spacing and beam
Space them as you would recessed downlights, roughly the ceiling height apart. Narrow beams suit accents; wider beams give general light.
Finishes
White and black are the most common; Look also comes in brass and paintable plaster.
Questions
Do surface-mounted downlights need a ceiling void?
No. They fix to the ceiling surface and the cable comes through a small hole.
Do they give the same light as recessed downlights?
Yes; the beam and output depend on the LED and optic, not the mounting.
Can I paint a surface downlight?
Look plaster (gesso) versions are designed to be painted.
Are they suitable for bathrooms?
Check the IP rating on each product page.
At a glance
| Fittings on this page | 84 |
|---|---|
| Collections | 5: Look, Nitro, Spike, Mood, Lika |
| Most common finishes | black, white, brass, chrome, copper |
| Light source | 35 integrated LED, 49 take a bulb or light source |
| IP ratings | IP20 |
Popular collections in this range
- Ideal Lux Look (37 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Nitro (20 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Spike (13 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Lika (6 on this page)
Related guides
- How Far Apart Should Downlights Be? Spacing, Beam Angle and Layout
- CRI 80 vs CRI 90: Does Colour Rendering Matter in Lighting?
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