Wall Lighting

Grazing Wall Lighting:

By placing a wide angle lamp at the base of a wall and grazing the beam across the wall, the stucco or stone wall texture is enhanced. Care needs to be taken in this application, so that the beam does not shine in your eyes, as you move around the garden. 20w 60deg Halogen lamps give a fine effect in the home garden with the larger flood lights used on commercial projects.

Light fittings to achieve this Wall Grazing effect:Grazing is lighting at an acute angle from a position close to a surface to emphasise it's texture by casting strong shadow. This applies whether the light is mounted in or on the ground, or on a structure, such as wall mounted downlights. Products to use: adjustable spike spotlights, recessed uplights, wall spotlights and downlights.

Washing or wall-washing is an even coverage of light on a wall to bring out colour or reflect from light walls to define the space and create an intimate atmosphere. Even coverage usually demands that lights stand away from the wall, which is what distinguishes this effect from grazing. Products to use: wide beam spike spotlights and floodlights.