Construction and build quality
Everything starts with the board. This LED strip uses a 2-ounce copper circuit board, a heavier copper weight that helps carry current cleanly along the full 5-meter roll and keeps the strip cool and stable in normal residential use. The light comes from Epistar 3528 SMD chips at a density of 60 LEDs per meter, spaced evenly so the run reads as a continuous line of light rather than a string of hot spots. The ribbon is 8mm wide and only 2mm high, slim enough to disappear inside a cove, a shelf lip or an aluminum channel. The back is finished with genuine 3M self-adhesive for a quick, clean mount.
Light quality
This SKU is 3500K Soft White, the friendly middle ground between cozy warm white and crisp neutral white — it keeps wood and cream tones warm without going yellow. Typical output is 400 lumens per meter with a CRI of 80+, so skin tones, fabrics and finishes look natural under the light. The 120° lighting angle spreads the beam wide, which is exactly what you want for cove lighting, valances and under-cabinet washes where the strip is hidden and only the reflected glow is seen.
Technical specifications
SKU: 35286024IP20-3500
Brand: LED MONTREAL
Chip: Epistar 3528 SMD
Chip density: 60 LEDs per meter
Circuit board: 2 ounces
Length: 5 meters
Width: 8mm
Height: 2mm
Voltage: 24V DC
Power consumption: 4.8W/m
Recommended power supply: 6W/m
Typical luminous flux: 400 lumens/m
Colour temperature: 3500K Soft White
CRI: 80+
Lighting angle: 120°
Can be cut: every 6 LEDs (100mm)
iP rating: iP20 — indoor use only
Operating temperature: 40C to -10C
Lifespan: 50 000+ hours
Certification: cULus for Canada and USA E498952
Electrical, dimming and installation
The strip runs on 24V DC and must be fed by a low-voltage power supply; size it using the recommended 6W per meter figure for the length you actually install. Connections are already on the roll: a female DC plug (17cm) at one end and 2 wires (17cm) at the other, so you can plug into a matching driver or hard-wire as your project requires. It is dimmable two ways — with a low voltage dimmer/remote combo on the DC side, or with a dimmable power supply controlled by a 120V AC dimmer. Cut only on the marked points, every 6 LEDs (100mm), and mount on a clean, non-glossy surface; varnished or glossy wood defeats the adhesive, so use a channel or mounting clips there. Heat dissipation is not necessary unless the strip is used in a commercial environment, where an aluminum profile is the smart move.
Applications and documentation
Think crown moulding and tray ceilings in a living room, toe-kick and under-cabinet lighting in a kitchen, a soft halo behind a headboard, lit shelving in a den, display cases in a boutique, a back-bar in a café or a reception desk in a clinic. Because it's iP20, keep it away from showers, exteriors and anywhere it could meet water or heavy dust. For the full details — chip data, dimensions, electrical values and certification — the technical spec sheet for the 24V 5M IP20 3528 White LED Strip 60 LEDs/m (Strip Only) is available in the Documentation tab of this page.