As I mentioned earlier, one end of the uncut ribbon has a power connect, but the other end has two wires pre-soldered on. The remaining length of LED ribbon was more than long enough to do the other side of the door.
#Curio cabinet lighting free#
I applied power to make sure it still worked, and opened and closed the door to make sure everything was free and clear. Then I cut it off at the top on the nearest cut line.
First I ran the ribbon down the hinge side of the door, using lots of blue tape, with the power connector at the bottom. The ribbon is so low profile (about 1/16th of an inch) that I had no problems with it impacting shelves or hardware, the door closed just fine with the ribbon attached. For even lighting, I wanted it on both sides of the door, so that was going to involve cutting and soldering.
#Curio cabinet lighting install#
I decided to install the LED ribbon on the door of my cabinet. Once you pull the backing off the 3M adhesive that comes preattached to the ribbon there will be no repositioning, it’s going down for good. I’d recommend initially positioning the LED ribbon using blue painter’s tape. Clean the surface of your project well with isopropyl alcohol before sticking anything on it. Parts List 1 – spool (16.4’) LED ribbon (HitLight or other) 1 – 12v power supply Wire cutter/stripper Soldering iron and solder Blue painter's tape Isopropyl alcohol and paper towels The LED spool costs about $12, and the power supply costs $11, so the total cost is under $25, remarkably cheap.Įveryone’s particular project will be different of course, but some things will be constant. Advantages of LED ribbon lighting are: 1) Low voltage (more or less impossible to get shocked or burn down the house), 2) low wattage (cheap to run), 3) low heat (won’t melt your stuff), 4) flexible (literally, it’s a ribbon, super bendy), 5) self-adhesive (3M double stick tape), 6) good quality light (available in day light, warm white, and primary colors), and 7) never burns out. After considerable research I settled on LED lights in ribbon form from HitLights, but there are several suppliers. Installing five standard cabinet lights, while possible, would be expensive and involve more wiring than I wanted to do. Howard Miller: Founded in 1926 and still family-owned in its third generation, Howard Miller is the world’s leading clock company and a respected brand name in fine specialty furnishings such as curio cabinets, wine & bar furnishings, custom storage cabinets, and SmartMoves® adjustable height desks.Because the cabinet is tall and has wooden shelves, installing a single light at the top would only illuminate the top shelf. Stable on Any Floor: Adjustable levelers underneath each corner of this lighted display cabinet provide stability on uneven floors and carpets. Use the No-Reach™ roller switch on the back of this curio cabinet to turn the light on and off. Interior Lighting: Cabinet lighting illuminates your treasures for a museum-worthy display. They can be removed and adjusted to accommodate tall items, and they have grooves for safely displaying collectible plates.
Six Glass Shelves: There are six adjustable shelves inside this glass display cabinet for seven total display levels. Veneers and a Cherry Bordeaux finish enhance the wood’s natural beauty, while the beveled glass front door offers a clear view of the cabinet’s contents and locks to keep your items secure.
Made in the USA: This curio cabinet is designed and assembled in the USA using select hardwoods. This lighted curio cabinet has interior lighting and glass mirrored back to showcase your collectibles. Create an elegant display with the Martindale curio cabinet.
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