For an eight foot ceiling mount wall washing fixtures 18 24 from the wall at a 30 degree angle.
Stone wall wash light.
As you move fixtures or bulbs away from your wall the light will spread out more evenly filling in the cracks and mortar joints and lessening shadows.
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Be aware that staining stone can only darken the color.
The wall wash lights should be mounted at a sufficient distance from the wall so that light falls on the wall at a wider angle.
You cannot lighten a dark colored stone by applying stain.
Wall wash lighting wash your space with light to add depth and direct the eye to the textures shapes and height differences of items in beds.
Outdoor wall lighting mount outdoor wall lights on a building s exterior to create a welcoming atmosphere and enhance your home s architecture while providing illumination for safety and security.
Both wall washing and wall grazing are dramatic styles of lighting that adds character and draws attention to a room.
Applying a stain to the stone can help bring out this natural texture and add to the stone s visual appeal.
Let s take a look at how we can achieve these two styles below.
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Wall grazing fixtures are designed to graze a textured surface such as stone or brick with light.
While wall washing reveals the smooth surface of wall a it would wash out the rich stone texture of wall b.
It s best to use wall washing on light coloured matte finish walls.
Stone used in building or decorating often has an attractive if understated texture.
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Wall grazing is perfect for accenting stone brick and stucco walls.
Both techniques light vertical walls to make a space feel larger brighter.
Different from washing wall grazing is the method of positioning a fixture close to a wall in order to highlight its special texture and architectural character this makes materials such as natural stone wood fabric etched glass polished stone.
Highlight stone features retaining walls outdoor kitchens steps handrails benches and more.
It is also effective on statues and carvings.