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How to light a stairwell
Create a safe and well-lit space with the right luminaires
Creating commercial stairwells that are safe, functional and those with a visual appeal can be a challenging process. The journey requires finding lighting solutions that are practical, but also emit an uncompromised lit finish.
There are different directions to go, so this article will highlight a few luminaires that can increase brightness, and also eliminate the potential of any incidents or dangerous situations, as well as ensure that all users are left feeling secure.
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How to begin the process
The first step requires a good understanding of what you are trying to achieve with the lighting. This plays a great deal of importance since lighting serves a different purpose in commercial spaces. If this step is avoided, luminaires that are inappropriate for the environment may be used. For example, you will find that stairwells have different lighting requirements to office spaces, and other areas. This is based on how they are built solely for passing through safely, whilst in the office spaces users typically stay present in the area throughout the day. This alone highlights why understanding the role lighting plays in an environment is crucial.
As highlighted previously, stairwells have a need for lighting that is bright, with design features that increases safety. Once there is an understanding of how stairwell lighting serves its own unique purpose. The next step will be finding the right fitting for the area.
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Choosing the perfect solution for the space
We have made sure our range for commercial lighting is comprehensive because we want to make sure that there is a fitting for every environment, and because we want every area to flourish with excellent lights.
When lighting stairwells specifically, the fitting we recommend is the WL94, this fixture is the perfect lighting solution because it has been designed to be durable with IP44, and this helps to withstand dust particles which are common when users are passing through. This range also ensures that the environment is safer and easier to navigate with the colour switchable option. This means that you can ensure the area has the perfect colour temperature for when users are passing through. Typically for these areas, you would opt for either a 4000K or 6500K, which allows the environment to replicate a day light lit effect which is cooler and brighter.
An alternative luminaire that can be used for stairwells is the WL95. With the standard Collingwood quality, you can expect perfect illumination for the area as well easy installation. This range has been made with a slim line design which is visually appealing, but also doesn’t draw too much attention which is fundamental for creating a safer area.
Another key feature with this design is the IP65. This guarantees longevity as this range can withstand even tougher conditions, making it dynamic enough to be used to external lighting. You can also expect emergency options with this fitting, this is ideal when lighting these types of spaces as it enhances safety measures.
Both products are ideal when creating that safe stairwell zone because they provide excellent illumination which in itself can act as a deterrent to vandals. It’s the result of the durable design and impressive lighting ability that you’ll find the WL94 and WL95 in commercial stairwells.