Linear Shop Lights & Wraparounds

An LED wrap light fixtures, also commonly called LED workshop lights, is a type of LED shop light specifically designed for garage lighting and workshop settings. When flush mounted on ceilings or walls, LED wrap around lights provide bright, even illumination around workbenches, thanks to a wraparound lens that covers the sides of the fixture. LED workshop lights are engineered to be super bright, often delivering thousands of lumens to help woodworkers and mechanics notice every detail and keep their energy up, especially during long work sessions. The best shop lights will also have a high 90+ CRI for crisp, true to life color.

While workshop light fixtures already deliver thousands of lumens, illuminating larger work areas typically requires multiple shop LED light fixtures. As a general guideline, good LED shop lighting should provide 70–100 lumens per square foot. DIYers who perform a lot of detailed work greatly benefit from super bright LED shop lights and should aim for the higher end of that range. Proper fixture spacing is also important in workshop lighting, as wrap around LED lights spaced too far apart can leave shadows, while spacing LED overhead shop lights too close can lead to harsh lighting and glare. A wraparound light fixture is made to diffuse light over a wider area, which can help soften the brightness and reduce glare and making your workshop LED lighting better suited for work.

Shop lighting fixtures can either be flush mounted on the ceiling, suspended from ceiling in chains, or even surface mounted on the wall, with each method suited to different needs. Flush mount LED shop lights attach directly to the ceiling with bolts, providing a low-profile, minimalist look to the room. In high ceiling spaces or when extra brightness is needed, LED hanging shop lights are used to bring the light source closer to the work surface, directing the hardwired led shop lights where need most. Hanging workshop lights involves hanging the work shop light on chains supported by bolts screwed to the ceiling. Lastly, in tight or oddly shaped spaces where ceiling installation isn’t possible, wall mounted workshop lights are attached directly to a vertical surface near stairwells, closets or storage areas and even mounted directly next to work benches, providing targeted illumination without shadows.

Linking LED shop lights create seamless, uniform lighting across long areas, particularly where running separate power cords to each light would be messy or inefficient. While you can link garage shop lights, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, you need to make sure you have linkable led shop lights, since not every shoplight is designed to be linked. Check your workshop light for built-in link ports to see whether it is linkable. Linking LED linear lighting helps to keep installation simpler, however it’s important to follow the manufacturer's instructions about the maximum number of LED strip lights for ceilings that can be safely linked together. Also, make sure you’re not drawing too much power on one circuit, since exceeding the amp limit of an outlet or power strip can trip breakers or cause your LED wraparound lights to overheat. Keeping the total wattage within safe limits ensures your daisy-chained wraparound garage light fixtures stay efficient and safe to use.

The NuWatt line of top rated led shop lights offers exceptional versatility, advanced features, and certified quality. From our bestselling 4 foot LED shop lights to our 2 foot and 8 foot LED shop lights, every garage ceiling light we sell can be surface mounted or suspended. NuWatt LED strip ceiling lights also offer selectable color temperatures, including 3000K Warm White, 4000K Cool White and 5000K Daylight, as well as selectable wattage and dimmability for precise brightness control. With universal 120–277V capability, NuWatt LED garage ceiling lights can be used in both residential and commercial settings. Our feature packed garage LED strip lights come with motion and photocell sensors, as well as emergency battery backups in select models, providing crucial safety in work environments. JA8 and Energy Star certified for efficiency, and DLC and UL rated, these LED garage strip lights meet rigorous standards for safety, performance, and eligibility for energy rebates.