ᐅ How do I install LED strips inside Pax wardrobes?

Hello everyone, I am planning to install LED strips inside our Pax wardrobes to achieve better lighting of the shelves. However, I have some questions about the mounting since the interior walls are made of wood and the installation space is somewhat tight due to the wardrobe construction.

I am particularly interested in the best approach to ensure that the LED strips adhere well over the long term, do not damage the surface, and that the cables can be neatly arranged.

Perhaps someone has experience with which adhesive tapes or alternatives are suitable, whether additional fastenings are recommended, and if one should consider safety aspects during installation beyond the visual effect, such as heat generation or short circuits.

I look forward to tips, practical advice, and recommendations for good products or methods!

It is best to stick the LED strips onto a clean, dry surface.

Alternatively, small clips or aluminum channels, which are often available as accessories, can be used.

Make sure to arrange the cables neatly and avoid bending them.

Installing LED strips in Pax wardrobes can be approached step by step:

- First, thoroughly clean the surface; dust and grease are the most common factors reducing adhesive effectiveness.

- Many LED strips come with self-adhesive backs, which work best on smooth, clean surfaces.

- If the inside of the wardrobe is made of real wood with a rough surface, I recommend using aluminum or plastic mounting channels. These can be fixed with small screws or nails to avoid adhesion problems.

- For cable management, cable conduits or simply double-sided tape can be used, but the tape should be tested on the surface beforehand.

- When installing, be careful not to bend cables too sharply or route them too close to hinges where mechanical stress occurs.

- Safety: LED strips generally consume very little power, but always ensure correct voltage supply and use a high-quality power adapter. Short-circuit protection and overheating are usually not major concerns due to low heat emission, but adequate air circulation is still recommended.

Summary: Clean surface, appropriate adhesive or mounting channel, careful cable routing, and a good power supply ensure a neat and safe installation.

eldubi schrieb:
It’s best to stick the LED strips onto a clean, dry surface.

Sure, but often the problem runs much deeper: simply sticking isn’t enough, especially in a piece of furniture like Pax, which is frequently moved and can be exposed to relatively high humidity in rooms.

I would argue that most users just install the LED strips with the included adhesive tape and then quickly “wonder” why the strips fall off or come loose.

So the question is whether it might be smarter to use aluminum profiles and mechanical fixing from the start – it takes more effort but looks more professional and lasts longer.

Also: Has anyone noticed that quickly installing LED strips without considering proper cable management sometimes creates more visual clutter than benefit?

(A provocative thought: Sometimes less is more, or it might be better to use targeted LED spotlights inside the cabinet instead of long adhesive strips. What do you think?)