Built small, built to disappearThe whole idea behind this
round recessed step light is discretion. With a
50 mm diameter face and only
27 mm of depth, it slips into a riser, a wall cavity, a deck fascia or a masonry pillar without demanding a deep pocket behind the finished surface — a real advantage when you are working around stair stringers, framing members or a thin panel. The
black finish keeps the fixture visually quiet during the day, blending into dark cladding, charcoal trim, concrete and contemporary palettes, then coming to life at night as a low band of light across the tread.
Light quality you can actually live withThe
SMD3535 LED package is chosen for its high flux density and dependable thermal performance in compact housings, which is exactly what a sealed little step fixture needs. Output is
240 lumens from a
3W draw, an efficacy of
80 lm/W, and the beam is aimed at the walking surface rather than at eye level. The
4000K neutral white colour temperature renders stone, wood and concrete crisply and makes step edges easy to read — the tone most people choose for safety-driven stair, corridor and pathway lighting. If you prefer a cosier, more residential feel, the 3000K version of the same body is available.
Technical specificationsSKU: CL-STEP1-R-4K-BL
Brand: CANOLIGHT
Model family: CL-STEP1-R
Power: 3W
Lumen output: 240lm
Efficacy: 80LM/W
LED type: SMD3535
Colour temperature: 4000K
Voltage: 24VDC
Dimming: TRIAC dimmable
Location rating: Damp location
Dimensions: DIA 50 x 27 mm
Finish: Black
Wiring, dimming and installationBecause it runs on
24VDC, this step light belongs to a
low-voltage lighting system: you feed it from a 24V DC LED driver or power supply sized for the total wattage of the run, then branch out to each fixture. Keep the driver accessible in a dry, ventilated spot, respect polarity at every connection, and use properly rated connectors or junction boxes at each step. For control, the fixture is
TRIAC dimmable, so pair it with a TRIAC-compatible 24V driver and a standard compatible wall dimmer for smooth, quiet dimming without flicker. On a staircase, mount the fixtures at a consistent height and spacing from step to step — the rhythm of identical points of light is what makes a stair run look designed rather than improvised. Always follow the Canadian Electrical Code and your local requirements, and have an electrician handle the line-voltage side.
Where it works, and what pairs with itIts
damp location rating opens the door to covered outdoor spaces — porches, verandas, roofed entryways, balconies protected from direct weather — as well as humid interiors such as bathrooms, spa rooms and pool surrounds, plus all the classic dry applications: basement stairs, lofts, condo corridors, hotel lobbies, restaurant entrances, retail stairwells. Mixing finishes and tones on one project is easy: the
4000K white version suits pale walls, while the
3000K black and
3000K white models deliver a warmer glow for residential projects. The technical PDF for the CL-STEP1-R series is in the Documentation tab — download it before you cut your openings and order your driver.