An LED downlight is a flush-mount, low-profile light, typically circular, although sometimes square, which is installed within the ceiling.

Yes, LED bulbs do get hot, but they have a heat sink in the base of the bulb to pull away the heat.

We recommend using the LED Downlights feature with TRI-Colour selection, IC-4 rating, and compatibility with universal and trailing-edge dimmers. We specify such downlights on all jobs.

LED downlights are stated to last up to 10 years, with replacement downlights costing barely more than the price of a traditional globe.

For standard 2.4m ceilings, one downlight per 3m² should be sufficient to cover the room with enough height. It should be noted, though, that brightness requirements can vary according to room type – bathrooms and kitchens, for example, need more light than bedrooms.

Cool white is more commonly used within bathrooms as it produces a more natural light.

The most common size of downlights is 90mm, offering numerous benefits. This will depend, however, on whether you are replacing existing downlights in existing holes or starting afresh.

Yes, we highly recommend that any downlights used in a ceiling hold an IC-4 rating. Any downlights not holding this rating should certainly not be near or touching your roof insulation.

This depends on the specifications of your downlight. As a general rule, however, downlights should not be abutting a ceiling joist. Downlights with IC-4 have more tolerance in this regard.

Yes, there are many scenarios where downlights can start a fire. To minimise this risk, we highly recommend selecting IC-4 rated downlights. We specify such downlights on all jobs.