{"title":"Stone LED panels","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart with the use: a stone LED panel on a pathway must bear foot traffic without dazzling, while a panel at the edge of a planting bed stays decorative. Only then consider the stone, the format and the protection rating, because these decide the installation, the connection and how well it lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#dalle-lumiere\"\u003eUnderstanding the panel and its light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou-poser\"\u003eWhere to place it in the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#naturelle-reconstituee\"\u003eNatural or reconstituted stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#piscine\"\u003eAround a swimming pool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pose\"\u003ePreparing the ground and installing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#erreurs\"\u003eMistakes to avoid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#accorder\"\u003eMatching the outdoor lighting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"dalle-lumiere\"\u003eWhat is a stone LED panel and what light does it give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a floor panel in natural or reconstituted stone with an integrated LED source. By day only the stone is visible; in the evening the light highlights the surface or the joints. The result depends on the colour temperature and the power shown on each model's specification sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLight at ground level, with no visible fixture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe point is that it disappears: nothing sticks up from the ground, no bollard head to work around with the mower, no post to hide from the terrace. There are two effects. The first lights the panel itself, which becomes a luminous slab set into the layout. The second concentrates the light in the joints or in a grid, which draws the pattern of the ground rather than the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the installer, the consequence is simple: a lit panel is marked in advance on the layout plan, and its power supply is planned at the same time as the conduits. Good outdoor lighting is designed before the first bag of sand. The rest of the equipment is chosen from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe Designix lighting collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColour temperature: warm white or neutral white\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, warm white sits around 2,700 to 3,000 K, neutral white around 4,000 K, and cool white above 5,000 K. For a garden or terrace, warm white extends the evening mood; neutral white makes a pathway easier to read. Very cool white hardens foliage and stone tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact value for each panel is on its product sheet, along with the power. Remember this rule: colour temperature is chosen before ordering, because it cannot be corrected after installation. For the other light points in the house, see how to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003echoose a light fixture suited to the room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou-poser\"\u003eWhere to place stone LED panels in the garden?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey go where the ground must stay usable and provide light: paths, terrace edges, around planting beds, pool surrounds. A panel in a walkway gets pedestrian use, so load capacity and slip resistance matter as much as the light. A decorative panel at the edge is under less stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStone LED panels for the garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a garden, the panel works as a guide. Two or three pieces are enough to mark a path entrance or a bend, without turning the lawn into a runway. Check the slip-resistant surface if the passage is shaded and damp, and keep the power low so it does not dazzle at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA planting bed is highlighted with a decorative panel set back, never right against the plants where soil and watering eventually cause problems. To \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ecomplete the garden lighting\u003c\/a\u003e, add a higher source on the facade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStone LED panels for the terrace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a terrace, the panel marks the edge of the ground or signals a step. Bare feet and furniture call for a slip-resistant surface and a low, grazing light, never aimed at the seating. A format close to the neighbouring slabs blends in better than a larger piece that draws the eye by day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich stone LED panel for each garden area\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat the light should do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check on the sheet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaths and walkways\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuide the step, mark the way without dazzling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePedestrian use, slip resistance, protection rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighlight the edge of the ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat, stone tone, colour temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool surrounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, grazing light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection against splashes, slip resistance, protected connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround planting beds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccasional decorative effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower, stone finish, access to the connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor higher areas, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe fixtures that light the terrace\u003c\/a\u003e and keep the same white family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"naturelle-reconstituee\"\u003eNatural or reconstituted stone LED panels: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural stone offers unique veining on each panel, with tones that vary from one piece to another; reconstituted stone gives a more regular look and calibrated formats that are easier to lay out. The choice is based on the desired effect and on the installation, not on an unverified claim of strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural stone LED panels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is different, which gives a living floor close to old paving. In return, you have to alternate the pieces during installation and accept a slight variation in tone between two neighbouring panels. On a small area this variation is barely visible; on a large terrace it becomes a pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe veining pairs well with facade lighting in wall lights or low bollards, which you will find in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour full range of lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReconstituted stone LED panels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tones are more consistent from one batch to another and the formats are calibrated, which simplifies the layout and any top-up orders. The look is cleaner and more regular, often better suited to a contemporary terrace. The finish stated on the sheet, matte or textured, decides the appearance and the maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eNatural stone or reconstituted stone\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNatural stone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReconstituted stone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVeining unique to each panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, reproducible look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVary from one piece to another\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore consistent from one batch to another\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires alternating the pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalibrated formats, simpler layout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccording to the stated finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccording to the stated finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesired effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw, unique floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean, uniform floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"piscine\"\u003eCan stone LED panels be installed around a swimming pool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the sheet states a protection rating suited to water splashes, a slip-resistant surface and a protected connection. Around a pool, soft grazing light is preferred over a strong output. If in doubt about the connection, an electrician decides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStone LED panels for swimming pools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pool surround is the most demanding area of the garden: splashed water, treatment products, wet feet. The light is there to mark the edge, not to light the pool. A discreet panel, set back from the edge and aligned with the joints, avoids the runway effect and limits reflections on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the mood around the pool, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ea matching facade light\u003c\/a\u003e placed high up completes the low lighting without overpowering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the protection rating changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP rating describes resistance to dust and water. As a general guide, IP44 covers splashes, IP65 water jets, IP67 temporary immersion. What your panel actually withstands is written on its sheet, and it is that value, not an impression, that allows or rules out installation in a wet area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround that does not drain cancels the benefit of a good rating: standing water always finds its way to the connection in the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pose\"\u003eHow to prepare the ground and install a stone LED panel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a stable, level, drained base, then draw the layout to place the lit panels where they are useful. Planning access to the connections and water drainage avoids having to lift a panel later. The electrical connection is entrusted to an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePreparing the base and water drainage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base must be compact, even and slightly sloped so that water runs away from the joints. A lit panel dislikes both water pockets and shifting ground. Also plan the position of the power supply unit: it must stay accessible, out of water, and close enough that you do not have to run a cable for metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLay out before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout is a plan seen from above, with the lit panels marked, the joints aligned and the cuts anticipated. It serves two purposes: checking that the light falls in the right place, and calculating correctly. A layout can be corrected for free on paper, never on ground that has been lifted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"erreurs\"\u003eWhat mistakes should be avoided before buying stone LED panels?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common traps: confusing a lit panel with a recessed spotlight, ordering without a layout, mixing natural stones whose tones differ too much, or choosing a very cool white that hardens the mood of a garden. Anticipating access to the connection also avoids having to take everything apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConfusing a lit panel with a recessed spotlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spotlight sits in a drilled hole and projects a cone of light; a lit panel is a floor piece in its own right, replacing a slab in the layout. One does not replace the other: the spotlight lights an object, the panel draws the ground. Choosing the wrong product costs you a floor to redo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeglecting the layout and access\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdering without a plan exposes you to two costly mistakes: too many lit panels in the same place, or not enough where they are needed. Forgetting access to the power supply unit means having to lift a panel later. Finally, mixing two batches of natural stone gives a patchwork that evening lighting will not forgive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accorder\"\u003eHow to match stone LED panels with the rest of the outdoor lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the same white family between the panels and the other fixtures, and create a hierarchy: the panel guides at ground level, the facade light shines higher. Two opposite temperatures in the same courtyard create a makeshift impression. Better to match before buying than to correct afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA single white family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the colour temperature of the panels, then keep it on the other light points. Warm white on the ground and cool white on the facade, in the same field of view, are immediately noticeable. Consistency also applies to intensity: low light stays soft, high light can go brighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting the ground and the facade together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor space reads like a stage: the ground guides, the facade structures, the planting beds dress it. A panel does not replace a wall light, and the reverse is also true. For the complements, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe lighting range\u003c\/a\u003e and choose models whose sheet gives the same colour temperature as your panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to finalise your project? Find \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ea matching facade light\u003c\/a\u003e to finish the design of your garden. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: you order with peace of mind, and the guide stays there for the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich stone LED panels for a garden?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose according to use: a panel in a walkway must be stable underfoot and slip-resistant, while a decorative panel at the edge of a planting bed is under less stress. Check the load capacity, the protection rating and the colour temperature on the sheet before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich stone LED panels for a terrace?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA terrace welcomes bare feet and furniture: look for a slip-resistant surface, a tone consistent with the rest of the floor and light low enough not to dazzle. The load capacity and the protection rating are on the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre stone LED panels suitable for outdoor use all year round?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are designed for outdoor floors, but durability depends on the stone, the finish and the stated protection rating. A drained base and a protected connection limit surprises. In very exposed areas, the product sheet remains the reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you maintain a stone LED panel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle cleaning with a product suited to stone is usually enough, without a direct jet on the joints or the connection. Avoid aggressive products that alter the tone. For any work on the electrical part, switch off the power and call a professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo you need an electrician to install stone LED panels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floor installation can be prepared yourself, but connecting to the mains, the power supply and the sealing of the connections are a job for an electrician. 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