The Uses of Track Lighting

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  • Author Kathryn Dawson
  • Published January 1, 2011
  • Word count 621

Track lighting is used primarily as display lighting. It is ideal for the places that need continuous sharp lighting throughout the room. It provides excellent lighting and can be used to highlight clothes in a shop, paintings in an art gallery of displays in schools. Track lighting can be run from both mains and low voltage options too so it doesn't cost a huge amount to run. There are a large number of scenarios in which track lighting would be used which will be highlighted here in the article.

Museums are a good example of where display or track lighting would most definitely be needed. There is often a very distinct path through a museum which people are to follow. Above this path track lighting can be used to light the way. Museums are often housed in very large buildings. This is especially true of museums such as the Natural History Museum (how else would a dinosaur fit in?) When the ceiling is very tall it is not possible to have traditional ceiling lights because these would have little effect. Instead it is important to use lighting that is attached to the ceiling by long poles. In other words the lights are situated at a much more useful and appropriate height. Track lighting can be used in this way which also makes it ideal for museums and large buildings with high ceilings.

Track lighting can be run in any direction or used in any combination so even very odd shaped rooms can benefit from it. In a museum there are often displays on the walls. Track lighting can be situated in front of the display with the actual lights pointing onto it. Visitors to the museum then get constant and sharp lighting throughout their journey and are able to view the displays, pictures or other props being used. Art galleries benefit from track lighting too for this reason. The track lighting can be used as very effective lighting for each and every painting or picture displayed on the walls. To appreciate each painting it needs its very own light (or several depending on its size) and track lighting enables just that.

Schools are another place that can use track lighting for its purposes. Schools are often home to displays of the students' work and these need good lighting to truly be appreciated. Track lighting is ideal in this scenario too. Retail outlets often rely on track lighting. Lighting can actually influence whether a person buys something or even how much they spend. For this reason it is very important that the lighting is just right. Track lighting is often used because it is so versatile. It can be set up in a way that not only highlights the products and items of sale in a shop but also provides an overall funky effect. If the shop looks the part then people are more likely to buy, it really is as simple as that. Track lighting can highlight certain products or provide accent lighting and for this reason it is very popular with retailers.

There are many reasons to use track lighting as these examples show. Most public buildings can benefit too and it is especially good in places with very high ceilings where ceiling lighting just won't work. It can light paths, be used to highlight displays or products and is very versatile and easy to fit. When you are looking to purchase good value track lighting you should visit your nearest lighting wholesalers where you will find the best prices. Whether it is floodlights for the school pitch you are looking for or track lighting for a display, buying from a reputable lighting wholesalers is the best move to make.

Kathryn Dawson writes for Litecraft Commercial lighting wholesalers and track lighting.

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