LED Controller
LED Profiles
Key product details
- Length
- 2.5 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Black
- Overall width
- 13.10mm
- Internal width
- 10.10mm
- Height
- 6.90mm
- LED strip compatibility
- Suitable for LED strips up to approximately 10mm wide
- Installation
- Surface Mounted
13mm Media Wall Aluminium LED Profile – 2.5M Black
£10.99Key product details
- Length
- 2.5 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Black
- Overall width
- 13.10mm
- Internal width
- 10.10mm
- Height
- 6.90mm
- LED strip compatibility
- Suitable for LED strips up to approximately 10mm wide
- Installation
- Surface Mounted
13mm Media Wall Aluminium LED Profile – 3M Chrome
£11.99Key product details
- Length
- 3 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Chrome
- Overall width
- 13.10mm
- Internal width
- 10.10mm
- Height
- 6.90mm
- LED strip compatibility
- Suitable for LED strips up to approximately 10mm wide
- Installation
- Surface Mounted
15mm Plaster-In Recessed Aluminium LED Profile – 2.5M
£14.99Key product details
- Length
- 2.5 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Overall width
- 55mm
- Profile width
- 15mm
- Internal width
- 12.60mm
- Overall height
- 12.80mm
- Recess depth
- 10mm
- LED strip compatibility
- Suitable for LED strips up to approximately 12mm wide
- Installation
- Plaster-In / Recessed
17mm Recessed Lip Aluminium LED Profile – 2.5M Black
£12.99Key product details
- Length
- 2.5 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Black
- Overall width with lip
- 24.15mm
- Profile width
- 17.35mm
- Internal width
- 12.20mm
- Height
- 6.90mm
- LED strip compatibility
- Suitable for LED strips up to approximately 12mm wide
- Installation
- Recessed / Flush Mount
17mm Recessed Lip Aluminium LED Profile – 2.5M Chrome
£11.99Key product details
- Length
- 2.5 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Chrome
- Overall width with lip
- 24.15mm
- Profile width
- 17.35mm
- Internal width
- 12.20mm
- Height
- 6.90mm
- LED strip compatibility
- Suitable for LED strips up to approximately 12mm wide
- Installation
- Recessed / Flush Mount
17mm Slim Surface Aluminium LED Profile – 2m Chrome
£9.99Key product details
- Length
- 2 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Chrome
- Overall width
- 17mm
- Internal width
- Approx. 15mm
- Height
- 4mm
- Light opening
- Approx. 14mm
- Installation
- Surface Mounted
- Fixing
- 3M Self-Adhesive Tape Included
17mm Surface Mount Aluminium LED Profile – 2.5M Black
£12.99Key product details
- Length
- 2.5 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Black
- Overall width
- 17.35mm
- Internal width
- 12.20mm
- Height
- 6.90mm
- LED strip compatibility
- Suitable for LED strips up to approximately 12mm wide
- Installation
- Surface Mounted
17mm Surface Mount Aluminium LED Profile – 2.5M Chrome
£11.99Key product details
- Length
- 2.5 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Chrome
- Overall width
- 17.35mm
- Internal width
- 12.20mm
- Height
- 6.90mm
- LED strip compatibility
- Suitable for LED strips up to approximately 12mm wide
- Installation
- Surface Mounted
20mm Bendable Plaster-In Aluminium LED Profile – 2m
£17.99Key product details
- Length
- 2 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Overall width
- 55.8mm
- Profile width
- 20mm
- Internal width
- 17mm
- Overall height
- 12.5mm
- Channel depth
- 9mm
- Installation
- Plaster-In / Recessed
- Design
- Bendable for curved applications
20mm Plaster-In Recessed Aluminium LED Profile – 2.5m
£18.99Key product details
- Length
- 2.5 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Overall width
- 60mm
- Profile width
- 20mm
- Internal width
- 17.80mm
- Recess depth
- 8.80mm
- Upper depth
- 5.30mm
- LED strip compatibility
- Suitable for LED strips up to approximately 17mm wide
- Installation
- Plaster-In / Recessed
20mm Recessed Lip Aluminium LED Profile – 2m Chrome
£12.99Key product details
- Length
- 2 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Chrome
- Overall width with lip
- 28mm
- Profile width
- 20mm
- Internal width
- 17.60mm
- Height
- 10mm
- LED strip compatibility
- Suitable for LED strips up to approximately 17mm wide
- Installation
- Recessed / Flush Mount
20mm Surface Mount Aluminium LED Profile – 2M Chrome
£12.99Key product details
- Length
- 2 Metres
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Chrome
- Overall width
- 20mm
- Internal width
- 17.60mm
- Height
- 10mm
- LED strip compatibility
- Suitable for LED strips up to approximately 17mm wide
- Installation
- Surface Mounted
How to choose an LED profile for strip lighting
An LED profile gives compatible strip lighting a defined channel, protects the tape from direct contact and helps create a cleaner finished line. BrittLite's live range includes surface-mounted, recessed lip, plaster-in, tile-integrated, corner, bendable, walkover and waterproof profile options in several widths, depths, lengths and finishes.
The most important measurement is the internal channel width, not only the outside dimension in the product name. Compare the strip width with the stated internal width, then check the mounting method, length, depth, finish and installation environment. Leave enough space for the strip, wiring and any compatible connector that must sit inside or beside the channel.
Match the tape width to the profile's stated internal width. Current listings cover channels for strips from approximately 10mm up to wider 17mm formats.
Surface profiles remain visible, recessed lip profiles sit into routed surfaces, and plaster-in designs create a trimless built-in finish.
Straight channels suit linear runs, while the listed 45-degree profile directs light from corners, cabinets, shelves and display edges.
Standard indoor profiles, heavy-duty walkover channels and the IP67 listing have different purposes. Use the exact product specification for the location.
Aluminium LED profile types in the BrittLite range
The comparison below summarises the principal formats currently available. Dimensions vary between products, so use it to narrow the choice and confirm the full measurements on the individual listing.
| Profile style | Verified range details | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Slim surface profile | 13mm media-wall profiles in 2.5m black and 3m chrome, plus a 17mm by 4mm surface option in 2m chrome | Media walls, cabinets, shelves, wardrobes, furniture and decorative lines |
| 17mm surface or recessed | 2.5m black and chrome surface profiles; 2.5m recessed lip versions with an internal width of 12.2mm | Neat low-profile runs in walls, ceilings, kitchens, cabinets and furniture |
| 20mm architectural profiles | 2m and 2.5m surface, recessed lip, plaster-in, tile-integrated and bendable options with wider channels | Wider strips, trimless details, tiled areas and curved lighting features |
| 35mm surface profile | 2m black or chrome profiles with a 35mm by 35mm body and 31mm top opening | Bold linear lighting in shops, offices, kitchens and modern interiors |
| 45-degree corner profile | 2m chrome aluminium profile with an 18.2mm square body and 12.2mm internal width | Cabinets, shelves, kitchens, wardrobes, displays and angled light direction |
| Outdoor and walkover | 2.5m heavy-duty recessed walkover profile and a separate 2.5m IP67 profile for correctly sealed installations | Paths, patios, landscaping and moisture-prone locations, subject to the exact installation requirements |
Surface, recessed and plaster-in LED profiles
A surface-mounted aluminium LED profile is usually the most direct choice when a channel will be fixed onto a finished cabinet, shelf, wall or ceiling. The range includes slim 13mm and 17mm options, wider 20mm profiles and deeper 35mm channels in black or chrome finishes. The listed 17mm slim surface model is only 4mm high and includes 3M self-adhesive tape according to its product details.
Recessed lip profiles are designed for a routed channel and use their side lips to cover the cut edge. Plaster-in profiles use wider wings that are covered during finishing, leaving the light opening visible while the surrounding aluminium is concealed. These methods require different preparation, so choose the installation method before surfaces are completed.
Slim and bendable aluminium LED profile options
A slim LED profile works well where the channel should remain discreet. The 13mm media-wall products have a 10.1mm internal width, while the compact 17mm surface model lists an internal width of approximately 15mm. Always compare those figures with the actual tape, particularly if the strip has a protective coating or a connector at the end.
For curves, BrittLite lists a 2m bendable aluminium LED profile with plaster-in wings. Its 20mm channel has a 17mm internal width and is intended for curved walls, ceilings, arches and feature lighting. Plan the curve, recess and strip route together rather than assuming a straight rigid profile can be forced into shape.
Waterproof LED profile and walkover projects
The category includes a 2.5m IP67 waterproof LED profile listing for recessed outdoor or moisture-prone installations. The product description states that it is suitable for IP67 installations when correctly sealed. That qualification matters: the finished protection depends on the sealing method and the compatibility of the strip, cable entries, joints and other electrical components.
The separate heavy-duty walkover profile is designed as a rigid recessed channel for locations such as driveways, pathways, patios and landscaping. Do not treat every aluminium channel as walkover-rated or waterproof simply because it is metal. Select the product whose listing specifically matches the planned environment.
Planning an LED profile light installation
Measure every straight, corner, curved and recessed section before choosing profile lengths.
Check strip width, channel width and space for wiring or compatible connectors.
Choose surface, recessed, plaster-in, tile, corner or specialist outdoor construction.
Confirm the strip, driver, controller, joints and environmental protection together.
Complete the system with compatible LED strip lights, an appropriately specified LED driver and the required LED controller. For joined layouts, compare the verified formats in LED strip connectors before allowing space inside the channel.
LED profile FAQs
How do I choose the correct profile width?
Use the stated internal width and compare it with the complete width of your LED strip. Also allow for coating, wiring and any connector that needs to sit within the installation.
Does every profile include a diffuser, clips or end caps?
No. Some listings state that a diffuser, mounting clips or end caps are typically included, but this wording does not appear across the whole range. Check the individual product contents before ordering an LED profile end cap or other accessory separately.
Which profile can follow a curved wall?
The current bendable option is a 2m, 20mm plaster-in aluminium profile with a 17mm internal width. It is listed for curved walls, ceilings, arches and feature lighting.
Does an aluminium profile make any LED strip waterproof?
No. The IP67 product is described as suitable for waterproof installations when correctly sealed. The strip, joints, cable entries, driver location and complete installation must all suit the environment.
Should I choose surface-mounted or plaster-in?
Choose surface mounting for installation onto a finished surface. Use plaster-in where the channel can be planned before finishing and the aim is a concealed, trimless linear opening.
For a larger media wall, commercial space or architectural lighting scheme, send the dimensions and project requirements through BrittLite's Get a Quote page.
