LL9 STANDARD (6.56') 2M FROSTED (BOM)

Name: LL9 STANDARD (6.56') 2M FROSTED (BOM)
Brand: LUMENSTARLED
SKU: LS-LL9-L2
Price: 47.97 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU: LS-LL9-L2

Brand: LUMENSTARLED

Say goodbye to that dotted "string of pearls" look on your cove and cabinet lighting. The LL9 Standard (6.56') 2M Frosted aluminum channel, model LS-LL9-L2 from LumenstarLED, is the 2-metre extrusion and frosted diffuser kit that turns a bare LED strip into a clean, finished line of light. People look for it under many names — aluminum channel for LED strip, LED tape profile, strip light housing, "profilé aluminium" or simply a frosted LED bar — and they all mean the same thing: a rigid track that holds your tape straight, protects it, pulls heat away from the diodes and hides the individual LEDs behind a soft frosted lens. It's the finishing piece for under-cabinet lighting, cove and ceiling recesses, display cases, shelving, closets, staircases, bar fronts and retail millwork.

Each piece measures 2M (6.56'), a length that covers most upper cabinet runs and cove sections with very little cutting or splicing, and pieces can be lined up end to end for longer runs. The profile's exterior measures 5/8" (16mm) wide, with a 7/16" (11mm) internal opening and a 3/8" (10mm) channel that accepts standard tape widths. The included frosted diffuser is the key: instead of a hard clear lens that shows every diode, it spreads the output into one smooth, glare-free band. Per the manufacturer's compatibility guide, the LL9 accepts 3528, 3528-OUT, 2835 and 2835-MP flexible LED tape; note that on this profile a production lead or solder connection is required rather than a solderless connector, so plan your feed points before you install.

In Canadian homes it's the go-to for kitchen under-cabinet task light, bathroom vanity accents, basement coves, pantry and closet shelves, and stair nosings — anywhere a dotted line would ruin the look. Contractors and shopfitters use it in reception desks, retail display cases, restaurant bar millwork and office coves. Pair it with a LumenstarLED 24V tape such as the Indoor 24V 2835 long run LED tape 10M 3000K or the Indoor 24V 3528 LED tape light 25M 3000K, add a driver, and you have a professional install. Order your LS-LL9-L2 channels by the run and give your project the seamless glow it deserves.

Built to hold, protect and finish your LED tape
The LS-LL9-L2 is a 2-metre aluminum LED channel supplied with its frosted cover. Aluminum extrusions like this one do three jobs at once: they keep the tape perfectly straight over long runs so the light line never wanders, they shield the flexible circuit from knocks, dust and cleaning cloths, and they act as a heat sink that draws warmth away from the diodes. That last point matters more than most people expect — LED tape that runs cooler holds its brightness and colour longer, which is exactly what you want above a kitchen counter or inside a display case you don't want to service every year. The frosted diffuser snaps over the top and does the visual work, blending the individual emitters into one continuous ribbon of light.

Technical specifications
Model / SKU: LS-LL9-L2
Brand: LumenstarLED
Family: LL9 Standard aluminum channel
Length: 2M (6.56')
Diffuser: frosted
Outside width: 5/8" (16mm)
Opening: 7/16" (11mm)
Inner channel: 3/8" (10mm)
Compatible strip lighting: 3528, 3528-OUT, 2835, 2835-MP
Connectors: production lead or solder required
Also available: LS-LL9-L1 (1M)

Light quality and what the frosted lens changes
A clear lens transmits a little more raw output but shows every single diode, and on a long cove that reads as a row of bright dots. The frosted cover on the LL9 scatters the beam so the eye sees a soft, even glow instead. Combined with a high-CRI tape, the result is flattering light on wood grain, stone counters, fabric and merchandise. It also cuts glare at eye level, which is why frosted channels are the standard choice for under-cabinet lighting, open shelving, stair lighting and any application mounted below sightline. For the smoothest possible line, choose a tape with a tight LED spacing — the 2835 and 3528 families listed as compatible cover both economical long-run and denser options.

Wiring and installation
Plan your layout first: measure the run, decide where the driver and feed wire will land, and confirm the tape's cut increments fall where you need them. The LL9 profile calls for a production lead or solder connection rather than a solderless clip, so pre-wire your leads at the bench before mounting — it's faster and far tidier than working overhead. Mount the extrusion with screws or clips to cabinet undersides, cove ledges, millwork returns or stair stringers, lay the tape in the 3/8" (10mm) channel with its adhesive backing, then snap the frosted lens on. Butt multiple 2M lengths end to end for longer runs, and always size your low-voltage driver to the total wattage of the tape you install, respecting the manufacturer's maximum run length for that tape.

Applications, pairings and documentation
Kitchens and bathrooms in renovation projects, basement and bedroom cove ceilings, closets and pantries, display cases in jewellery or boutique retail, reception desks, bar fronts, restaurant booths and office feature walls — the LL9 fits them all. For the light source, pair it with LumenstarLED 24V tape such as the 2835 long run tape 10M 3000K, the cooler 2835 long run tape 10M 4000K, or the 2835 super long run tape 15M 2700K for very long architectural runs. Round out a full lighting plan with a recessed unit like the 4" slim recessed LED panel downlight 8W 3000K. The technical PDF (LS-LL9-L2 spec sheet) is in the Documentation tab with the full channel dimensions and strip compatibility chart — worth a look before you cut.

Technical Files