8' OPAQUE LENS #49

Name: 8' OPAQUE LENS #49
Brand: LEDCO
SKU: LCLENS-OPAQ49-8FT
Price: 51.97 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU: LCLENS-OPAQ49-8FT

Brand: LEDCO

Say goodbye to that harsh line of hot spots running down your LED strip. The 8' Opaque Lens #49 is the replacement diffuser made for aluminum profile #49, an 8-foot extruded light lens that snaps into the channel and turns a row of individual diodes into one clean, continuous glow. People look for it under a lot of names — LED channel cover, opal diffuser, white lens, custom extruded lens, aluminum extrusion c/w translucent lens, or simply "light lens" — and they all point to the same part: the piece that finishes the fixture and makes the light look built-in instead of stuck on. Order it as a spare when a cover gets scratched, cracked or yellowed on an older run, or order it alongside new extrusions when you are building linear runs from scratch. SKU LCLENS-OPAQ49-8FT.

This is an 8-foot (8') length of opaque diffuser, sold as the lens only — the channel, the LED strip, the power supply and the end caps are separate items. The opaque finish is the key: it hides the diodes, softens the beam and evens out the light along the whole length, which is exactly what you want on surfaces people look straight at, like under-cabinet runs, cove lighting and retail displays. Because it is profile-specific, it is cut and shaped for LED profile #49 only — check the number stamped or listed on your existing channel before ordering, since a #44, #80, #85 or #145 lens will not seat properly in a #49 extrusion. Need a shorter run? An 8-foot length cuts down easily with a fine-tooth blade or a sharp utility knife and a straight edge, so you can trim to a cabinet, a stair nose or a shelf without wasting the rest.

Contractors use these covers in kitchens, basements, home theatres, closets and stairwells; businesses use them in display cases, reception desks, bars, salons and office cove details — anywhere a ruban LED run needs to read as one smooth line of light. Since this is a component, plan your order: you will want matching end caps and, if your project mixes profiles, the right lens for each one. If your channels are a different number, we also stock the 8ft opal diffuser lens – LED profile #44, the 8ft opal diffuser lens – LED profile #80 and the 8' opaque lens #545. Match the number, add it to your cart, and finish the job right.

Compatible with
Works with:
Channel / profile: LCPROF-49-16FT, LCPROF-49-8FT

What exactly you are getting
This listing is for one 8-foot opaque lens designed for LED aluminum profile #49 — the diffuser alone, not the channel, not the tape light, not the driver. Think of it as the face of the fixture: the extrusion holds and cools the strip, the lens is what your eye actually sees. Because it is an extruded part, the cross-section is shaped to lock into the retaining grooves of the #49 channel, so it holds without glue, clips or tape, and it can be popped back out later if you ever need to service or replace the LED strip underneath.

Why opaque beats clear
A clear cover protects the strip but leaves every diode visible as a bright dot. An opaque diffuser scatters that light so the run reads as a single continuous band, which is the difference between a professional-looking installation and an obvious strip of tape light. It also hides the copper pads, solder joints and cut marks of the strip, a detail that matters enormously in millwork, display cases and anything at eye level. Diffusion always trades a little output for a lot of visual comfort — if your run is behind a cove or a valance where nobody sees the source, that trade is invisible; if it is under a cabinet or over a counter, it is what makes the light livable.

Technical specifications
SKU: LCLENS-OPAQ49-8FT
Type: Opaque lens / diffuser cover
Length: 8'
Compatible profile: #49
Sold as: Lens only
Use: Residential and commercial projects

Installation and handling
Work on a flat surface and support the full 8-foot length when you carry it — long extruded lenses flex easily and can kink if they are dragged over an edge. To cut to size, mark your length, use a fine-tooth blade in a mitre box or score-and-snap with a sharp knife against a straight edge, then dress the cut lightly so it slides cleanly into the channel. Slide the lens in from one end rather than forcing it in flat, and leave the protective film on until the end of the job so drywall dust and fingerprints stay off the visible face. Clean with a soft damp cloth only — no solvents, no abrasive pads. For long runs, butt two 8-foot sections together inside a continuous channel and keep the seam away from sightlines, or hide it at a corner or a cabinet break.

Where it gets used, and what goes with it
In homes across Canada these covers show up in under-cabinet kitchen lighting, toe-kick and island details, bathroom vanity coves, basement ceiling recesses, stair and handrail lighting and closet systems. On the commercial side: retail shelving and display cases, bar fronts, reception desks, salon mirrors, office cove details and signage. Because it is profile-specific, the golden rule is to match the number on your extrusion before ordering — a #49 lens fits a #49 channel and nothing else. Building with other profiles on the same site? Pair your order with the 16ft opal diffuser lens – LED profile #44, the 16ft opal diffuser lens – LED profile #80, the 8' frosted lens #84 #85 #86 #88 or the 10' prime lens #145, and pick up end caps at the same time so every run is finished on both ends. No spec sheet is posted for this accessory — if you are unsure which profile number you have on site, send us a photo of the channel's cross-section and we will confirm the right lens before you order.