Install LED Strips on Stair Treads

What happens in this clip

Carefully adhere each prepared LED strip to the underside of each stair tread. The video demonstrates applying the strips directly to the surface, ensuring they are straight and firmly pressed into place. This step will make the lighting discreetly illuminate the steps from below.

Goal: Affix LED strips to the underside of each stair tread.

What's used

Materials

• Prepared LED Strips Komigan

About the full video

This project provides detailed instructions on how to install a motion-activated LED lighting system for stairs, featuring individual LED strips for each step, motion sensors at the top and bottom of the staircase, a daylight sensor, and manual override switch panels. The system is controlled by a central intelligent motion sensor stair lighting controller and powered by a 12V DC power supply.

Step 2 of 6: Prepare Stair Treads

Clean the underside front edge of each stair tread thoroughly with a degreaser or rubbing alcohol to remove any dust, dirt, grease, or old adhesive. Ensure the surface is completely dry before proceeding. If the stair material is rough, you may need to lightly sand the area to create a smoother surface for better adhesion of the LED strip's backing tape. Wipe away any sanding dust.

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Every video in How to Install Motion-Sensor LED Strip Lights on Stair Treads

1. Step 1: Plan LED Strip Placement

   • 0:00–0:02 Plan and Gather Components
   • 0:00–0:19 Install Flexible LED Strip Lighting
   • 5:35–6:58 Plan Light Placement and Spacing

2. Step 2: Prepare Stair Treads

   • 0:00–0:01 Prepare Staircase for LED Installation
   • 0:10–0:12 Install LED Strips on Stair Treads (this video)
   • 0:02 Prepare Stair Surface

3. Step 3: Install LED Strips

   • 0:10–0:12 Install LED Strips on Stair Treads
   • 0:01–0:04 Apply LED Strip Lights to Treads
   • 0:00–0:19 Install Flexible LED Strip Lighting

4. Step 4: Connect LED Strips and Motion Sensor

   • 0:09–0:09 Connect Controller, Sensors, and Power Supply
   • 0:41–0:45 Connect LED Strips to Motion Detector
   • 1:22–1:36 Connect Interconnect Cable to LED Strip/Panel

5. Step 5: Mount Motion Sensor and Power Supply

   • 13:17–14:27 Mount Motion Sensors and Electronic Box
   • 3:50–4:30 Mount and Test the Motion Sensor
   • 3:25–4:32 Install and Wire Motion Sensors

6. Step 6: Test the System

   • 0:02–0:14 Test Motion Sensor Functionality
   • 0:10–0:11 Test Functionality and Observe Results
   • 0:07–0:10 Test Electrical Components