A trim that changes the whole look of the ceilingThe SKYE Select trims exist for one reason: to let you choose how your
4" recessed downlight reads from below. By converting the fixture to a
dead-front style, the trim covers the working parts of the light engine so the eye sees a clean aperture instead of diodes and hardware. The SLMB4-12W-RT-WHWH is the round version in White trim / White baffle, the most discreet combination in the family and the one most designers reach for on white painted ceilings. The white baffle also softens the transition between the ceiling surface and the light source, which helps a row of downlights read as a quiet, continuous rhythm rather than a line of bright dots.
Construction and mountingThe body is durable dead-front plastic paired with a
magnetic steel ring, so the trim attaches magnetically to compatible 4" SKYE fixtures. That means installation is a matter of seconds: line it up, let the magnet grab, done. It also means you can swap finishes later without pulling the fixture out of the ceiling — handy when a client changes their mind about baffle colour after the drywall is painted, or when a commercial tenant wants a different look in a leased space. Because there are no springs or clips to bend, the trim can be removed and reinstalled during painting or cleaning with no damage to the ceiling opening.
Technical specificationsSKU: SLMB4-12W-RT-WHWH
Brand: LITELINE
Family: SKYE Select 4" Trims
Type: 4" surface trim/baffle for recessed downlighting
Shape: R — Round
Trim finish: WH — White
Baffle finish: WH — White
Construction: durable dead-front plastic with magnetic steel ring
Mounting: magnetically attaches to compatible 4" SKYE fixtures
Outside diameter: 4 3/4" (121 mm)
Opening: 3 7/32" (82 mm)
Depth: 1 11/16" (42 mm)
Environment: suitable for wet locations, indoor / outdoor
Compatibility and project planningThis is an accessory, sold separately from the light itself. It is designed for the 4" SKYE platform: SLMB4-CCT (4" SLIMLED, 12W, colour selectable) and SLMB4-RGBTW (4" SLIMLED, 12W, RGB + tunable white). In the catalogue that means fixtures such as the
Skye 4" color selectable SLMB4-12W-CCT-WH, the
Skye 4" color selectable SLMB4-12W-CCT-BK, the
Skye OnCloud SLMB4-RGBTW-WH-4KT and the
Skye OnCloud SLMB4-RGBTW-WZ-WH. If you prefer a darker aperture in the same room, the family also offers
Skye Select trims SLMB4-12W-RT-BKBK in black trim with black baffle. Order one trim per fixture, and keep a couple of spares on larger jobs.
Where it works and what's documentedThink kitchens and islands, hallways, bedrooms and nurseries, basement renovations, condo ceilings, retail displays, offices, waiting rooms and hospitality spaces. Because the trim is
suitable for wet locations and rated indoor/outdoor, it also belongs in bathrooms and showers, covered porches, soffits and garages — a real advantage in Canadian homes where the same downlight look needs to continue from the entry to the exterior overhang. Contractors appreciate that a single fixture SKU can be finished several ways on site, which simplifies purchasing on multi-unit and commercial projects. The complete
technical spec sheet for the SKYE Select 4" trims, including the ordering guide, the trim/baffle combinations and the dimensional drawings, is available in the Documentation tab of this page.