NLSW-1616 Flexible Silicone Wall Washer | 30° Beam | IP67 | 3D Bending | Nucleo India ...

Q: How far from the wall should the NLSW-1616 be mounted?

For a typical interior wall-wash application, the NLSW-1616 is mounted 50–150mm from the wall face. Closer mounting (50mm) produces a tighter, more intense gradient — ideal for textured stone or brick. Further mounting (100–150mm) produces a broader, softer wash for smooth plaster or painted surfaces. For outdoor facades, mounting distances of 200–400mm are common depending on the height of the wall being washed.

Q: Which colour temperature should I choose — 3000K or 4000K?

3000K (warm white) is most commonly used for interior feature walls, hospitality spaces, bedrooms, and living areas where a warm, inviting ambience is desired. It also works well on warm-toned exterior stone and brick. 4000K (neutral white) suits contemporary interiors, office environments, exterior concrete or white-painted surfaces, and applications where the wall texture is the focal point and a cleaner, crisper light is preferred.

What the NLSW-1616 Does

The NLSW-1616 is a dedicated wall-wash luminaire in the form of a flexible silicone strip. Mounted close to a wall surface, its 30° beam grazes light across the face of the wall — producing a smooth gradient that brightens near the strip and fades gently as it travels across the surface. The effect reveals texture, adds architectural depth, and transforms any wall into a visual focal point.

Where conventional wall washers are rigid, the NLSW-1616's silicone body bends in all three dimensions. It follows curved walls, wraps around cylindrical columns, traces the edge of a staircase, and conforms to any surface geometry — delivering the same smooth, consistent wash regardless of shape. IP67 protection means it performs equally well indoors and outdoors, on facades, garden walls, and exterior architecture.

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Model	NLSW-1616
Profile Size	16 × 16 mm (silicone body)
Input Voltage	24V DC
Power Consumption	18 W/m
LED Density	48 LED/m
Beam Angle	30°
Colour Temperature	3000K (Warm White) · 4000K (Neutral White)
IP Rating	IP67 — dust-tight, waterproof
Body Material	Silicone — 3D Bending
Reel Length	5 m
Driver Sizing	18W/m × 5m = 90W → use 100W 24V driver

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The 30° Beam — What Makes a True Wall Washer

A 30° beam is tight enough to concentrate light along the wall face rather than spreading it into the room. Mounted 50–150mm from the surface, the NLSW-1616 creates a smooth gradient: brightest where the beam meets the wall, fading softly as it travels across the surface. This gradient is the signature of architectural wall washing — it cannot be replicated with wide-angle strips or diffused panels.

Colour Temperatures

Warm White

3000 K

Flattering and inviting — ideal for interior feature walls, hospitality, bedrooms, living rooms, and warm-toned stone or brick facades

Neutral White

4000 K

Clean and precise — suited to contemporary interiors, offices, exterior concrete, white surfaces, and commercial facades where clarity is priority

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3D Bending — Every Surface, Every Shape

The silicone body bends left-right, up-down, and twists — all without cracking or breaking the IP67 seal. Standard LED strips only bend flat. The NLSW-1616 can follow the curvature of a cylindrical column, trace the underside of a curved staircase, or conform to an organic facade shape — delivering the same smooth wall wash on every surface it meets.

Key Features

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Smooth Gradient Wash

48 LED/m density eliminates hot spots — the light output reads as a continuous, even gradient across the wall surface with no visible dot pattern.

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3D Bending Silicone

Flexes in all three planes — left, right, up, down, and twist. Follows curved walls, column wraps, staircase edges, and any non-flat surface geometry.

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IP67 — Indoor & Outdoor

Fully dust-tight and waterproof to 1m immersion. Suitable for exterior facades, garden walls, landscape lighting, and wet interior environments.

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30° Focused Beam

Tight beam concentrates all output along the wall face — maximum wash efficiency with minimal light spill into the room or outdoor environment.

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24V Safe Operation

Low voltage DC operation is safe for outdoor use and long cable runs. Consistent brightness across the full 5m reel without voltage drop.

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Dimmable

Compatible with 24V PWM dimmers for adjustable intensity — from a soft ambient wash to full brightness, controlled by any standard dimmer system.

Applications

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Feature Walls

Interior accent walls — living rooms, bedrooms, dining spaces

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Hotel Lobbies

Stone, marble, and textured wall surfaces — luxury wash effect

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Columns & Pillars

Wraps curved and cylindrical columns — uniform 360° wall wash

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Staircases

Traces curved staircase walls and risers — elegant step accent

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Building Facades

Exterior cladding, stone, concrete — IP67 outdoor wash lighting

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Landscape Walls

Garden boundary walls, planters, retaining walls — outdoor grade

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Retail Interiors

Merchandise backdrop walls — even gradient highlights product

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Monuments & Heritage

Textured stone and heritage surfaces — grazing light reveals depth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NLSW-1616 used for?

The NLSW-1616 is used to wash a wall surface with a smooth, continuous gradient of light. Mounted close to the wall face (typically 50–150mm away), its 30° beam grazes light across the surface — revealing texture, adding depth, and creating an architectural accent. It is used on interior feature walls, exterior building facades, staircases, columns, and curved surfaces that require an even wall wash from a flexible source.

What does 3D Bending mean on the NLSW-1616?

3D Bending means the silicone body can flex in all three planes — left-right, up-down, and twist — without cracking or losing its IP67 seal. Standard LED strips only bend flat (left or right). The NLSW-1616's silicone construction allows it to follow curved walls, wrap around columns, trace staircase risers, and conform to any surface geometry — making it the only wall washer that works on non-flat surfaces without custom fixtures.

Why does the NLSW-1616 use a 30° beam angle?

A 30° beam angle is tight enough to concentrate the light along the wall surface without spilling into the room. This tight beam is what creates the signature wall-wash gradient — the wall face nearest the strip is brighter, fading smoothly as the light travels across the surface. A wider beam would spread light into the room and lose the grazing effect. 30° is the industry standard for dedicated wall-wash applications.

How far from the wall should the NLSW-1616 be mounted?

For interior wall wash, mount 50–150mm from the wall face. Closer mounting (50mm) produces a tighter, more intense gradient — ideal for textured stone or brick. Further mounting (100–150mm) gives a broader, softer wash for smooth plaster or painted surfaces. For outdoor facades, mounting distances of 200–400mm are common depending on the height of the surface being washed.

Is the NLSW-1616 suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. The NLSW-1616 is IP67 rated — fully dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion in water up to 1 metre for 30 minutes. This makes it suitable for outdoor facades, exterior columns, garden walls, and landscape wash lighting. The silicone body is UV-resistant and maintains its flexibility and seal in outdoor environments across all Indian weather conditions.

Which colour temperature — 3000K or 4000K?

3000K (warm white) is most commonly chosen for interior feature walls, hospitality spaces, bedrooms, and living areas, and for warm-toned exterior stone and brick. 4000K (neutral white) suits contemporary interiors, office environments, exterior concrete or white-painted surfaces, and applications where the wall texture is the focal point and a cleaner, crisper light is preferred.

NLSW-1616 Flexible Silicone Wall Washer | 30° Beam | IP67 | 3D Bending | Nucleo India ...

Flexible Silicone
Wall Washer

What the NLSW-1616 Does

Specifications

The 30° Beam — What Makes a True Wall Washer