What Is an LED Wraparound Light?
An LED wraparound light is a surface-mounted light fixture distinguished by its clear or prismatic lens that "wraps around" the light source. This wrap around light fixture design is its key feature: it diffuses the light, which minimizes harsh glare and provides wide, even wraparound lighting that illuminates both the surfaces below and the walls to the side.
This wrap light is the modern, energy-efficient replacement for traditional fluorescent wraparound fixtures, making it a simple and effective upgrade for general-purpose lighting.
Why Choose a Wraparound Light?
- Glare-Free, Diffused Light: The lens is the main advantage. It scatters the light to create a soft, comfortable, and evenly distributed illumination, which is ideal for finished spaces.
- Wide Light Distribution: By casting light sideways as well as down, a wrap light illuminates more of the room and reduces the "cave effect" that can be caused by direct-only lighting.
- Simple Installation: These fixtures are designed to be low-profile and surface-mounted directly to a ceiling junction box, making them a straightforward replacement for old lights.
- Energy Efficiency & Longevity: An LED wraparound light consumes a fraction of the power of old fluorescent tubes and lasts for 50,000 hours or more, eliminating maintenance.
Wraparound Light vs. Strip Light: What's the Difference?
This is a common question. The choice depends on where you are installing the light:
- An LED Wraparound Light has a lens to diffuse light and reduce glare. It is designed for finished spaces where comfort matters, like kitchens, offices, and hallways.
- A LED Strip Light Fixture is typically an open, un-lensed fixture. It provides direct, downward light and is prioritized for utility and task areas like garages or closets where maximum brightness is more important than comfort.
Where to Use LED Wrap Lights
An LED wrap light is the perfect, economical lighting solution for many areas:
- Utility Rooms & Laundry Rooms
- Kitchens & Finished Basements
- Closets & Storage Areas
- Hallways & Stairwells
- Offices & Classrooms
Find Your Wraparound Light at Bees Lighting
For a simple, cost-effective, and comfortable commercial lighting upgrade, explore our full collection of LED wraparound lights. These fixtures are the perfect way to replace your old, inefficient lights with modern, bright, and glare-free wraparound lighting. If you have any questions, our lighting experts are here to help at 855-303-0665.
