Plan the detail
Considered before
the lights go on.
Bring the light position, mounting, location conditions and complete electrical system into one installation brief.
Frame the social space
Mark the dining and lounge areas on a simple plan and decide which deserves emphasis. Test a strip position from seated height, including reflections in nearby glass doors. Consider lighting a wall or the underside of fixed seating instead of tracing every paving joint. Separate controls can help the main seating area and the wider perimeter work at different levels, subject to the chosen system’s compatibility.
Plan the edges before landscaping finishes
Measure each raised edge, bench and wall section, including corners and interruptions. Show cable distances back to the power equipment and identify where routes cross between landscaping elements. Confirm cutting increments, caps and permitted bends before preparing a recess. Keep connections reachable after paving and planting are finished, with a recorded cable route for future landscaping or furniture changes.
Design around water and wear
A qualified installer should assess splash, cleaning methods, drainage and contact from feet or furniture. Keep ordinary strip lighting off walking surfaces and out of locations where water collects. Specify the IP protection and mounting of the complete system, not just the strip, within manufacturer limits. Leave access for cleaning and inspection, and do not use SPLASH12 in submerged positions.