Wall Washer
Lensed strips that throw a controlled sheet of light up a surface.
WALL WASHER CHAIN MODULAR LED Light Static White 14.6 W/ft 24V 40×26 mm IP67
24V · 3000K · 1053 lm/ft
WALL WASHER SMD LED Strip Static White 5.5 W/ft 24V 20 mm IP65
SMD · 24V · 3000K · 466 lm/ft
WALL WASHER SMD LED Strip Static White 7.3 W/ft 24V 20 mm IP67
SMD · 24V · 3000K · 439 lm/ft
Washing a surface evenly
A wall washer strip carries an asymmetric lens that throws light forward and up instead of straight out. That is what allows a strip mounted close to a wall to light it evenly from top to bottom rather than producing a bright band at the mounting height and darkness above.
Distance from the surface is the variable that decides the result. Too close and even a lensed strip grazes rather than washes, exaggerating every trowel mark in the plaster — which is either the point or a disaster, depending on the finish. Set the strip further out for a smooth wash on flat surfaces, closer for deliberate texture on stone and brick.
Beam direction is fixed by the lens, so orientation at installation is not optional. A wall washer mounted backwards produces a worse result than an unlensed strip.
Common questions
What is the difference between a wall washer and an LED strip?
A wall washer is a strip with a lens over each LED that shapes the beam. Instead of spreading light in every direction, it throws a controlled band of light up or across a surface, so a tall wall lights evenly from top to bottom.
Which beam angle should I choose for a wall washer?
Narrow beams reach farther up a tall surface and suit grazing, where the fixture sits close to the wall and picks out texture. Wider beams spread light over a shorter wall more evenly. Each wall washer card lists the beam options for that product.
How far from the wall should a wall washer be mounted?
Close to the wall for grazing, which brings out stone and brick texture. Farther away for washing, which flattens texture and gives even light. Mock up a short length on the real surface before committing to a long run.