Surface mounted downlights are the right choice when there is no ceiling void to recess into, such as concrete soffits, fire-rated suspended ceilings with limited depth, or exposed-services ceilings. They are also faster to install in refurbishment work because no ceiling cut-out is needed.

Yes. Surface mounted downlights work well in commercial offices, particularly in spaces with exposed services or concrete ceilings. Selected ranges offer UGR-compliant options for screen-based work, so they can meet the BS EN 12464-1 office lighting recommendation of UGR under 19.

Yes. Many of our surface mounted downlights are available with a built-in 3-hour emergency LED conversion, allowing them to act as part of an escape lighting scheme under BS 5266-1. Emergency variants carry a 3-year warranty rather than the standard 5-year LED warranty. Contact us if unsure.