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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg
i have LED's on top but debating if i should install some under the cabinets. never thought about the toe kicks. how would i do that?
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Very easy!! Its actually a fun project and looks super clean.. as long as you have basic electrical knowledge you can do it yourself. I think Toe kick LED complements the upper cabinets very nicely and in the evening hours you can just run those lights as it gives off a very relaxing vibe. I do recommend running the same LED strip to ensure color is the same.. now that you did white quartz your undercab is going to pop a lot more
Since you already have undercab on a switch you need to get the low voltage wire from the undercab down to the toe kick.. i usually route inside cabinet in the corner and use these plastic clips to keep the wire organized so its not noticeable.. once the wire is down in the correct location, install aluminum channels, tape the strip inside channel put the cover on top.. done deal.. I also suggest getting these LV transformers as they have "soft on / soft off" for the ultimate pop when they come on..
you seem to do everything yourself so i'll just post the amazon links and i'm sure you'll know what to do
i have back lighted just about everything.. love the look.. i.e. baths i have them hooked up on vacancy switch so as soon as you open the door they are coming on.. no need to turn the light on.. and set to turn off in 3 min if no motion is present.. back light mirror and toe kicks..
LED strip: Buy as much as you need
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
LW Wire: Run from transformer to your LED strips
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Misc Connectors: If you dont want to solder you can use these to attach to LED strip then just use butt connectors to connect to LV wire.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
LED mounting channels with covers:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
MISC connectors: If you're back-lighting a mirror these are useful so you're not bending the strip instead you will cut 4 pieces of strip and use thee to connect to your LV feed. No soldering
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Solder butt connectors: The best, you just need a cig lighter.. use this to connect misc connectors to your LV feed wire for best connection
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Wire cable organizer: For inside cabinets, etc for your LV wire feed
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
LED Transformer - Check LED strip length and calculate wattage you need
https://www.readyelectricsupply.com/...iversal-driver