I have purchased some led stair lights which Im aiming to have installed in a plaster/brick wall. Is 62mm cut in circumference and depth a bit extreme. I know the small round leds are easier to fit, but can this amount of wall be cut out of for my sparki to undertake?
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Cutting 62mm recess is not a problem, but the depth might be, the back of the light might end up outside 
It'll be a nightmare channelling the brick and then replastering, thats presuming the bricks deep enough.
Is both sides brick? if one side is plasterboard/stud you may get away with putting them in there.
Failing that is on the actual step an option, could be a can of worms stripping down the stairs though
Is both sides brick? if one side is plasterboard/stud you may get away with putting them in there.
Failing that is on the actual step an option, could be a can of worms stripping down the stairs though
No cant put them in the stairs as their the square type lights that have a small hole within to shine the light down. Its an outside brick wall with the garage on the other side. I could go for the simple option of buying a pack of 10 leds I guess. Alot cheaper as the ones Ive ordered are approx £26 each and I need approx 9 of them! Can anyone recommend and good led lights for stairs?
Is there a stringer on the wall?
If so, how thick is it?
If so, how thick is it?
If the garage is through the wall drilling a hole right through (the size of the fitting) may be an option, the smaller LED decking lights will possibly be easier to fit and tbh may look better than a bulky fitting.
If you were going down this route I'd be tempted to cut a square out where you plan on having your lights, drill through, feed cable through, then drill/cut the appropriate sized hole for the LED to sit in, then refit and make good the square of plasterboard.
The reason for this being you will no doubt struggle to keep the hole neat and also the right size on the plaster when going through the brick.
If you were going down this route I'd be tempted to cut a square out where you plan on having your lights, drill through, feed cable through, then drill/cut the appropriate sized hole for the LED to sit in, then refit and make good the square of plasterboard.
The reason for this being you will no doubt struggle to keep the hole neat and also the right size on the plaster when going through the brick.
Chhers, I see where yr comin from, small and discreet may be a bit better than big square items every other stair. Think the manufacturer charges the shop a delivery charge. Hope they will understand! I think a kit of leds is approx £80, so would save alot also. Warm white or cool white for the stairs or personal choice really?
Or string - either/both terms are used.
Extend the height of it and run a cold-cathode neon tube under a very small pelmet?
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