LED Strip Lights in Pakistan: Types, Price and Where to Use Them.

LED strip lights have moved from a niche decorative extra to one of the most widely used lighting products in homes, shops, and offices. A thin flexible strip can wash a ceiling edge with soft light, brighten the underside of a kitchen cabinet, or line a retail shelf, and it does it in a space where a conventional fixture would never fit.

That flexibility is also why buying one can be confusing. Strips differ in chip type, brightness, colour, waterproofing, voltage, and price, and the wrong choice can mean uneven light, a strip that peels off the wall, or one that fails in a damp room. This guide explains the main types, what drives the LED strip lights price in Pakistan, and how to choose the right strip for interior, kitchen, and commercial use.

What Are LED Strip Lights?

An LED strip, sometimes called a strip light or LED tape, is a flexible circuit board with LEDs mounted along its length, usually with an adhesive back so it can be stuck to a surface. It can normally be cut at marked points to fit the space, and it is powered through a separate power supply. Because the light source is so slim, strips are mostly used for indirect and accent lighting, where the light glows from a hidden edge rather than shining from a visible fixture.

Types of LED Strip Lights

SMD strips. In an SMD strip, individual LED chips are mounted at intervals along the board. The numbers you see in product names, such as 2835 and 3528, refer to the size of the chip. Brightness depends on the chip type, how closely the chips are spaced, and how much power the strip draws per metre.

COB strips. A COB (chip on board) light strip mounts many tiny chips directly onto the board so closely together that they form a continuous line of light with no visible dots. That makes COB LED light strips popular for exposed installations, where you do not want to see individual points of light, such as in a shallow channel without a thick diffuser. They are not automatically brighter than SMD strips, but the light looks smoother. Crest's confirmed strip range is SMD and RGB, not COB, which is covered in the section on Crest's range below.

RGB strips. These use red, green, and blue chips to produce colour changing light, usually through a controller. They are used for decorative and ambience lighting rather than everyday task lighting.

Crest's LED Strip Range at a Glance

Crest's LED strip lights are available across three warranty series: CRECO with 3 years, CR with 5 years, and CREL with 10 years. The range includes:

• 2835 series: a 4.8 watt per metre strip in 4000K neutral white, and a CREL series version at 7.2 watts per metre in 3000K warm white, with options listed up to 72W.
• 3528 series: warm white 3000K strips from the CREL series, with options from 2.4 watts per metre up to 24W, and a CR series strip at 14.4 watts per metre.
• RGB 5050 series: colour changing strips at 7.2 and 14.4 watts per metre, rated IP67 for wet or damp areas.

The standard white strips are rated IP20, which means they are intended for dry indoor locations. The RGB strips are the waterproof option, at IP67. For a closer look at all the decorative products, see our Smart and Decorative lighting category, which also includes the LED light bar.

LED Strip Lights Price in Pakistan: What Drives the Cost

Two strips that look identical on a reel can be priced very differently, and the difference is usually in what you cannot see. These are the main factors behind the strip light price in Pakistan:

• Chip quality and density. Better chips hold their brightness and colour for longer. More chips per metre generally means more light, and more cost.
• Power per metre. A strip drawing 14.4 watts per metre produces far more light than one drawing 4.8, and it needs a larger power supply.
• Circuit board quality. A thicker copper layer carries current better and spreads heat more effectively, which matters for longer runs and brighter strips.
• Colour consistency. Cheap strips often vary in colour between batches or even along the same reel. Consistent colour takes tighter manufacturing control.
• Ingress rating. A waterproof strip costs more to make than a standard dry location one.
• Adhesive and build quality. A poor adhesive lets a strip sag or peel, particularly in warm rooms.
• Warranty and manufacturer. A longer warranty reflects confidence in the components.

The fairest way to compare is to look at lumens and watts per metre rather than the price of the reel, and then consider the warranty. Crest's listings work out to roughly 90 lumens per watt across the standard white range, although the efficacy figures on those pages are estimated from wattage, so ask for tested photometric data if your project depends on exact output. Crest does not publish fixed online prices for strips, because the right price depends on the series, length, and quantity. To get an accurate figure, request a quote.

Interior LED Light Strips: Where They Work Best

Interior LED light strips are most effective when the strip itself is hidden and only the glow is visible. Popular uses include:

• Cove lighting along a ceiling edge for soft indirect light
• Shelves, display units, and wardrobes
• Staircases and corridors, where low level light improves safety
• Behind televisions and mirrors for a soft backlit effect
• Under beds and furniture for a floating look

Choose the colour temperature to match the room. Warm white at 3000K suits bedrooms and living rooms, while neutral white at 4000K gives a cleaner look in work areas. Mounting the strip in an aluminium profile with a diffuser hides the individual LEDs, helps carry heat away, and protects the strip, which is especially worthwhile for brighter strips.

Kitchen LED Strip Lights

Kitchen LED strip lights are very popular under wall cabinets, where they light the worktop directly and remove the shadows cast by ceiling lights. A kitchen is also a tougher environment than most rooms, with steam, grease, and splashes, so a little care matters.

Standard white strips rated IP20 are designed for dry locations. In a kitchen, that means mounting them where they are shielded from direct splashes and steam, for example under a wall cabinet well away from the sink and hob, ideally inside a covered profile. If a strip may be splashed, it needs a higher ingress rating. Crest's documented higher rated strip is the RGB range at IP67, which is a colour changing strip rather than a warm white task light, so tell our team about your kitchen layout when you request a quote and we can advise on the right option.

For colour, 3000K warm white feels welcoming, while 4000K neutral white is better for food preparation areas where you want to see colours accurately. If colour accuracy matters to you, check the CRI as well.

Commercial LED Strip Lights

In shops, offices, restaurants, and hotels, strips do a lot of work: lighting shelving, outlining ceiling coves, highlighting reception desks, and creating ambience. Commercial LED strip lights face higher expectations than a home installation, because a failure is visible to customers and expensive to put right.

For commercial projects, look for:

• Consistent colour across the whole run, which means strips from the same batch
• A long warranty, such as the 10 year CREL series
• Proper power planning, including supply sizing and power injection on long runs
• Documentation and certifications you can show a client or consultant
• A supplier that can handle the full quantity in one order

Our application pages show how these products fit into specific spaces, including retail, hospitality, and office lighting. You can also see real installations on our projects page.

How to Choose the Right LED Strip: A Checklist

• Decide the job. Accent glow, task lighting, or decoration.
• Choose the brightness by comparing lumens or watts per metre, not just price.
• Choose the colour temperature, 3000K for warm, 4000K for neutral, or RGB for colour changing.
• Check the ingress rating against the location: IP20 for dry spaces, IP67 for wet or damp areas.
• Confirm the voltage and power supply. Strips are commonly designed for 12V or 24V DC with a separate supply, and some are designed to run on AC, so ask for the operating voltage and recommended supply in writing.
• Plan the run length. On low voltage strips, brightness can drop toward the far end of a long run, so power is often fed in at both ends or at intervals.
• Plan the mounting. Use an aluminium profile for heat and protection, and do not rely on adhesive alone in warm or humid spaces.
• Check the warranty and documentation.

A quick sizing example. A 5 metre run of a strip rated at 14.4 watts per metre draws 72 watts. Leave about 20 percent headroom on the power supply, which gives roughly 86 watts, so in practice you would choose a 100 watt supply.

Where Crest Fits In

Crest LED has manufactured lighting in Lahore since 1996, as described on our About page, with ISO 9001 certified production and published certifications. Our LED strip range covers 2835, 3528, and RGB 5050 strips across 3, 5, and 10 year warranty series. For a quote on your specific length, colour temperature, and quantity, get in touch and our team will respond with a recommendation for your space.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LED strip lights price in Pakistan?

It varies with chip quality, power per metre, ingress rating, length, and warranty, so there is no single price. Compare brightness per metre and the warranty, not just the reel price. Crest does not publish fixed online prices, so request a quote with your length and quantity.

What is the difference between a COB LED light strip and a normal strip?

A COB strip has chips packed so closely that the light forms a continuous, dotless line, while a normal SMD strip shows individual points of light unless a diffuser is used. COB strips look smoother when exposed, but they are not automatically brighter. Crest's confirmed strip range is SMD and RGB, so contact us if you specifically need COB.

Can I use LED strip lights in a kitchen?

Yes, with care. Standard IP20 strips are for dry locations, so mount them where they are shielded from splashes and steam, such as under a wall cabinet away from the sink and hob, ideally in a covered profile. For anything that may be splashed, choose a higher ingress rating.

Are LED strip lights waterproof?

Not all of them. Crest's standard white strips are IP20 and are not waterproof. The RGB strips are rated IP67 and suit wet or damp areas.

Can LED strip lights be cut?

Most can be cut at the marked points along the strip, which lets you fit the length to your space. Always cut only at the marks, and check the product details first.

How do I power an LED strip?

Strips need a power supply matched to their voltage and total wattage, with about 20 percent spare capacity. Confirm the operating voltage and the recommended supply before you buy.

Are LED strip lights suitable for commercial use?

Yes, provided you choose the right strip and plan the installation properly. For commercial projects, prioritise consistent colour, a long warranty, and proper power planning.