A discreet joint for white trackIn a
track lighting system, sections of track are combined to match the room, and the joints between them should be as discreet as possible. The
butt connector LCTCL-I-WH links two sections of H-type track end to end, in line, so they form one continuous run. In white, the joint stays unobtrusive on a white ceiling, which is exactly what you want in bright interiors. Installers also refer to it as a
straight connector or an inline connector, and it is one of the fittings you will use most in any long layout.
Mapping out your runDraw your ceiling, mark where the run starts and stops, and split the distance into track sections; each point where two sections meet in a straight line takes a butt connector. Then pick the end pieces: the LCTCL family includes the
right end connector and the
end connector and track plate, both available in white. Corners call for a different type of fitting, so plan them separately. Staying within the same family and the same
white finish for every
H-type track component keeps the whole line consistent, and if part of your project uses black track, the
black version of this connector is available.
Installation tipsCut the power at the breaker before starting, and have the electrical connections made by a
qualified electrician, following the electrical code in your province. Confirm that the connector suits your track profile, then align the two sections precisely before securing the joint, so the rail stays straight and flush from one section to the next. On white track, a clean joint is almost invisible while a crooked one catches the eye, so take your time. Then install your
track lighting heads along the run, aim them and restore power.
Great places for a long white runIn homes, a long line of
white track lighting suits kitchens with white cabinetry, open-concept living and dining rooms, long hallways, finished basements and art or photo walls. In commercial spaces, it lights boutiques, galleries, salons, cafés, product displays and offices, wherever a long surface needs even, adjustable light. Heads can be spaced along the whole length for balanced coverage, then re-aimed whenever the layout or the displays change. Designed for
residential and commercial projects, it is at home in renovations and new builds across Canada, from St. John's to Victoria.
At a glanceModel: LCTCL-I-WH
Product type: butt connector for track
Track type: H-type
Finish: white (WH), black version also offered
Family: LCTCL track rail components
Applications: residential and commercial projects
