# What's the best way to physically mount the Light Kit LED strip?

**URL:** <https://community.tulip.co/t/whats-the-best-way-to-physically-mount-the-light-kit-led-strip/161>\
**Category:** Support, Troubleshooting, & Help\
**Tags:** light-kit, factory-kit\
**Created:** [December 9, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.tulip.co/t/whats-the-best-way-to-physically-mount-the-light-kit-led-strip/161 "2019-12-09T19:58:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![pencerw](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tulip.co/pencerw/32/68_2.png) [@pencerw](https://community.tulip.co/u/pencerw)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.tulip.co/t/whats-the-best-way-to-physically-mount-the-light-kit-led-strip/161/1 "2019-12-09T19:58:59Z")

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Is there a recommended method for mounting (sticking?) the light kit’s LED strip to a tool board or other substrate? I assume that double-sided tape is best, but is there a particular adhesive type that works especially well?

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**Author:** ![gio](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tulip.co/gio/32/82_2.png) [@gio](https://community.tulip.co/u/gio)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.tulip.co/t/whats-the-best-way-to-physically-mount-the-light-kit-led-strip/161/2 "2019-12-09T20:55:32Z")

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Hey @pencerw, yes double sided tape (VHB) works well depending on the surface you’re sticking the LED strip onto.

Alternatively, using aluminum extrusions (something like this: [https://www.amazon.com/slp/led-extrusion/f849nfmx3o6x353](https://www.amazon.com/slp/led-extrusion/f849nfmx3o6x353)) with a plastic cover works really well. These typically come with brackets that you can mount them with.

Hope this helps!

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**Author:** ![pencerw](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tulip.co/pencerw/32/68_2.png) [@pencerw](https://community.tulip.co/u/pencerw)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.tulip.co/t/whats-the-best-way-to-physically-mount-the-light-kit-led-strip/161/3 "2019-12-09T21:10:48Z")

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Awesome, thanks @gio!

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**Author:** ![Shrmnatr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tulip.co/shrmnatr/32/4942_2.png) [@Shrmnatr](https://community.tulip.co/u/Shrmnatr)\
**Post date:** [February 1, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.tulip.co/t/whats-the-best-way-to-physically-mount-the-light-kit-led-strip/161/4 "2023-02-01T20:47:11Z")

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These are my favorite way to mount the leds. They look really clean and professional.

> **[StarlandLed LED Aluminum Channel with Cover 6-Pack 1Meter/3.3ft LED Extrusions...](https://www.amazon.com/LED-Aluminum-Channel-Cover-StarlandLed/dp/B071FT9SXK)**
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> StarlandLed LED Aluminum Channel with Cover 6-Pack 1Meter/3.3ft LED Extrusions Track Diffusers Housing with End Caps and Mounting Clips for LED Flexible Strip … - - Amazon.com