Stone Wall Grazing Lighting Fixtures

Alternately we can light wall b using a technique called grazing.

Stone wall grazing lighting fixtures.

If you have any questions about the uplight wall fixtures featured here please call our lighting experts at 877 445 4486. Different from washing wall grazing is the method of positioning a fixture close to a wall in order to highlight its special texture and architectural character this makes materials such as natural stone wood fabric etched glass polished stone and mosaic tiles the focal point of the space. Browse our collection and bring cool designs to contemporary home s interior and exterior. The light must be placed in just the right place and that can vary based on the texture of your wall.

Grazing refers to a light placed directly above the face of the stone or brick that then grazes or glances down the wall. When reviewing sizes be mindful of important dimensions like height width and depth for sconces that extend from the wall. You ll be able to show off the stonework of your house at night because the lighting makes a big difference. It s a simple strategy that can have amazing results.

Shop now free shipping. Feature any of your home s textured walls with one of our wall grazing lights. For an eight foot ceiling mount wall washing fixtures 18 24 from the wall at a 30 degree angle. Wall grazing fixtures are designed to graze a textured surface such as stone or brick with light.

Well you can with the wall grazing lighting tactic. By moving the lights closer or farther away from the wall we can adjust the angle of light to make the. Grazing is similar to wall washing in practice but the lights are located closer to the wall. Then consider the fixture s light output by reviewing its lumens scale and required bulb type.

Did you ever think you could make your walls look like art. Illuminating a wall can be done in one of two ways. The distinction between these two core lighting details is the fixture s distance from the wall surface. While wall washing reveals the smooth surface of wall a it would wash out the rich stone texture of wall b.

Both techniques light vertical walls to make a space feel larger brighter. In a wallwash detail the luminaire is typically a minimum of 12 inches away from the wall plane allowing for an even application of light that gives the wall texture a flat appearance. The beam of light strikes the wall at a narrower angle producing shadowing that reveals and accentuates texture. Otherwise they won t work as well and may need frequent replacing if not a new fixture.

The most effective way to highlight the texture of natural stone or brick is to graze the wall with light.