Led strip light with chasing effect fixed inside silicon tube profile installed on slatted wall panel at a private residence in Bahria town Islamabad

A slatted wall panel transforms a flat wall into a textured architectural feature — but when you add a running LED strip with chasing effects inside each slat channel, the wall becomes a dynamic, living element of the room that shifts and flows with light. This is one of the most impactful and cost-effective home lighting upgrades available in Pakistan today, and it is increasingly becoming the defining feature of premium contemporary interiors in housing societies like Bahria Town and DHA across Islamabad.

This project documents the installation of running LED strip lights with chasing and water-flow effects, fitted inside 20×20mm silicon tube profiles and installed within the 20mm gaps of a slatted wall panel at a private residence in Bahria Town, Islamabad. Written by Abdullah Nisar of the Newon installation team, this guide covers the two key products — silicon tube profile and chasing LED strip — and the installation process that produces the finished effect.

Whether you are a homeowner planning a feature wall upgrade, an interior designer specifying accent lighting for a residential project, or a contractor installing LED strip systems in Bahria Town or DHA, this is a complete reference for the technique, the products, and the effects achievable.

The Two Key Products: Silicon Tube Profile and Running LED Strip

This installation combines two products that are individually useful but together create an effect greater than either can achieve alone. Understanding each product fully is the starting point for any slatted wall panel LED project.

Product 1 — Silicon Tube Profile 20×20mm

A silicon tube profile is a hollow, flexible silicone extrusion into which any standard LED strip can be inserted. The 20×20mm (2020mm) variant used in this project is sized precisely to fit within the 20mm gaps of standard slatted wall panels — a perfect dimensional match that requires no modification to the panel itself.

The silicon tube profile performs three functions simultaneously in a wall panel installation:

• Diffusion — the translucent silicone wall spreads the light from individual LED points into a smooth, continuous linear glow without visible hotspots or the dotted appearance that bare LED strips produce at close viewing distances
• Protection — the silicone housing encloses the LED strip completely, protecting it from dust accumulation on the PCB and from minor moisture exposure in humid environments
• Flexibility — unlike rigid aluminium profiles, silicon tube profiles bend freely in any direction, allowing them to follow curved panel surfaces, angled slats, and irregular wall geometries without cracking or kinking

Silicon tube profiles are available in multiple sizes from Newon’s silicone profile lighting range, including the 40×20mm, 50×20mm, and the recessed diffuser duct variants for different channel widths and installation depths.

Product 2 — Running LED Strip with Chasing / Water-Flow Effect

A running LED strip — also called a chasing LED strip or water-flow LED strip — is an addressable LED strip where individual LED nodes are activated in programmed sequences by a dedicated controller, creating the visual impression of light moving along the strip. This is fundamentally different from standard LED strips, where all LEDs simply switch on or dim together with no directional movement.

The running LED strip used in this project, combined with its controller, produces the following effect modes:

Effect Mode	Visual Description	Best For
Water flow	Light appears to flow continuously in one direction along each slat channel — like water running downward or along a stream	Calm, ambient living room atmosphere
Bidirectional flow	Light flows from both ends toward the centre simultaneously, or from the centre outward to both ends	Dynamic feature wall effect
Meteor trailing	A bright point of light with a gradually fading tail moves along the strip — like a shooting star or meteor streak	Dramatic bedroom or lounge feature
Chasing horses	Groups of lit LEDs race along the strip in rapid sequence — a high-energy, dynamic effect	Party or entertainment spaces
Breathing / pulsing	The strip fades in and out smoothly — no directional movement, but a calming rhythmic pulse	Relaxation spaces, bedroom accent

All of these modes are adjustable for speed (slow atmospheric to fast high-energy) and brightness, via the included remote controller. The same strip can serve as calm ambient lighting for a family dinner and a dynamic visual feature during an evening gathering — simply by changing the effect mode and speed setting.

Newon supplies running LED strips and their compatible controllers through the addressable LED and controllers range, available online across Pakistan.

The Project: Slatted Wall Panel Feature, Bahria Town Islamabad

The client at this Bahria Town, Islamabad residence had already installed a contemporary slatted wall panel as the feature wall of their main living space. The 20mm gap between each slat was designed — intentionally — to accommodate LED lighting. The brief to Newon was to fill those channels with a lighting effect that would add dynamic movement and visual interest to the wall, transforming it from a static architectural feature into a living element of the room.

The combination of running LED strip and silicon tube profile was the obvious technical solution: the 20mm silicon tube profile fits the 20mm slat gap exactly, the diffuser eliminates the dotted bare-strip appearance at close viewing distances, and the running LED strip provides the dynamic chasing effects the client wanted rather than the static glow a standard LED strip would produce.

Bahria Town Islamabad’s premium residential market increasingly demands this level of interior lighting sophistication — homeowners in Pakistan’s planned housing societies are among the most active consumers of contemporary interior lighting upgrades, and feature wall LED installations like this are among the most searched and most installed home lighting products across DHA and Bahria Town developments nationally.

Step-by-Step Installation Process

Step 1 — Measure and Cut Silicon Profile to Length

Each slatted channel was measured precisely from end to end. The 20×20mm silicon tube profile was cut to the exact length of each channel using a sharp blade — clean square cuts at both ends ensure a professional finish with no visible raw edges protruding from the slat openings.

The number of profile lengths required equals the number of illuminated slat channels in the panel. For continuous full-panel illumination — as in this project — every gap across the full height and width of the panel receives a profile, creating an uninterrupted grid of lit channels.

Step 2 — Insert Running LED Strip into Silicon Tube

The running LED strip is fed carefully through the hollow silicon tube from one end to the other. The silicone is flexible enough to allow the strip to pass through without significant resistance, and the slight compression of the tube walls around the strip ensures it remains centred within the profile for even light distribution through the diffuser wall.

One important detail: the data direction of the LED strip (marked by an arrow on the PCB) must face away from the controller — toward the far end of each channel run. Reversing the data direction prevents the chasing effects from flowing in the intended direction.

Step 3 — Fit Profile Assembly into Slatted Panel Channels

The profile-and-strip assembly is pressed into each 20mm slatted channel. The silicon tube’s outer dimension matches the channel width precisely — the slight compressibility of the silicone material creates a snug press-fit that holds the profile securely without the need for adhesive in most panel types.

The profile sits with its face flush to or just below the face of the adjacent slats, ensuring the diffused light output is directed forward into the room rather than escaping sideways between the glass and the slat edge. This positioning is what creates the distinctive appearance of parallel lines of flowing light across the wall face.

Step 4 — Connect to Controller and Power Supply

All LED strip runs are connected to the running LED controller at one end — typically the bottom of the panel where wiring can be routed discreetly into a wall cavity or junction box. The controller is connected to the 12V DC power supply, which is sized to supply adequate current for the full length of installed LED strip without voltage drop.

Voltage drop is the most common installation error in multi-run LED installations. When multiple strip runs are connected in a chain that exceeds the recommended maximum run length, the LEDs at the far end receive lower voltage and appear dimmer, creating uneven brightness across the panel. The correct approach — used in this Bahria Town installation — is to power longer panel installations from both ends, or to use multiple power injection points, ensuring consistent brightness from the first slat to the last.

Step 5 — Test All Effect Modes and Commission

With all connections made, the system is powered on and each effect mode tested across the full panel — confirming that the chasing direction flows correctly from top to bottom (or as designed), that brightness is consistent across all channels from left to right, and that all effect modes function correctly through the controller.

Speed and brightness are adjusted to the client’s preference for the room’s ambient character — typically a slow, flowing water effect for the primary living space display mode, with faster chasing modes available via the remote for different occasions.

Final Result: A Wall That Moves

The completed installation at the Bahria Town residence transforms the slatted wall panel from a static architectural feature into a dynamic, programmable visual element of the room. The effects achievable range from the serene — a slow warm water-flow that adds life and movement to the wall without demanding attention — to the dramatic — a fast meteor-trail chase that becomes the visual centrepiece of the room during gatherings.

The silicon tube profile’s diffusion ensures that at every viewing distance, the light appears as a continuous glowing line along each slat channel, never as a string of individual LED dots. The effect reads as designed, professional, and premium — exactly the quality expected in a Bahria Town residence and the standard that differentiates a Newon installation from a DIY attempt with bare LED strip.

Planning a Slatted Wall LED Feature for Your Home in Pakistan

Slatted wall panels with integrated LED lighting are among the most popular interior upgrades in Pakistan’s premium residential market right now. Here is what every homeowner planning this feature needs to know:

Panel Gap Width Determines Profile Size

Measure your slatted panel’s gap width before ordering. Standard slatted panels in Pakistan have 15mm, 20mm, or 25mm gaps. The silicon tube profile must match the gap width — the 20×20mm profile used in this project is ideal for 20mm gaps. Newon’s silicone profile range includes multiple widths to match different panel configurations.

Choose Running LED for Dynamic Effect, Standard LED for Static Glow

If you want the water-flow and chasing effects described in this project, you need a running/chasing LED strip with a compatible controller — a standard RGB or single-colour LED strip will only produce a static glow, with no directional movement. Running LED strips are slightly more expensive than standard strips but deliver a dramatically more engaging result for feature wall applications.

Plan Power Injection for Panels Longer Than 5 Metres

Standard LED strips have a maximum recommended run length of 5 metres from a single power injection point before voltage drop causes visible dimming at the far end. For slatted wall panels taller or wider than 5 metres of total strip, plan for power injection at both ends or at intermediate points. Newon’s team will advise on the correct power supply specification for your panel dimensions.

Colour Temperature for Living Spaces

For living rooms and lounges in Pakistani homes, warm white (3000K) or warm colour-shifting effects (with a warm white as the default mode) typically integrate best with existing interior lighting and furniture tones. Pure RGB modes (red, green, blue) are striking for dedicated entertainment or media rooms but can overwhelm a primary living space. The controller’s white or warm-colour modes are often the most used settings once the novelty of the RGB effects settles.

WAPDA Energy Consumption

Running LED strip lights consume very little electricity. A typical slatted wall feature using 5 metres of LED strip draws approximately 25–50W — less than a single standard bulb. At Pakistan’s current residential electricity rate of approximately PKR 22–35 per unit (per NEPRA’s latest tariff), running the feature wall for 4 hours daily costs less than PKR 5–10 per day — making it one of the most energy-efficient decorative upgrades available for Pakistani homes in the context of rising WAPDA electricity bills.

For Interior Designers and Contractors: Specifying LED Strip Wall Panels in Pakistan

Newon supplies the complete system — running LED strip, silicon tube profile, controller, and power supply — for interior designers and contractors specifying slatted wall panel LED installations across Pakistan. For professional clients:

• Full silicon profile range — flexible 2020mm silicon tube, 4020mm, 5020mm, corner profile, and collar profile variants
• Full LED aluminium profile range — aluminium profiles for rigid recessed and surface-mounted applications where flexibility is not required
• Addressable LED and controller range — running/chasing strips, SPI pixel systems, 510 main controller, and DMX sub-controllers
• LED strip lights range — full LED strip catalogue including standard, high-density, COB, and waterproof variants
• Project and bulk pricing — competitive rates for residential and commercial interior fit-out projects across Pakistan
• Nationwide delivery — all products available online at newon.pk with delivery to Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, and all major cities

For interior design and specification projects in the UAE and GCC, newon.ae provides equivalent supply services for architects and designers across the Middle East.

To order products or discuss a slatted wall LED project:
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Frequently Asked Questions — LED Strip Lights and Silicon Profile for Slatted Wall Panels, Pakistan

What is a chasing or running LED strip and what effects does it produce?

A running LED strip is an addressable LED strip where individual LEDs activate in programmed sequences, creating the illusion of light moving along the strip. Effect modes include water flow (continuous directional flow), bidirectional flow (from both ends toward the centre or vice versa), meteor trailing (a bright point with a fading tail), chasing (groups of LEDs racing along the strip), and breathing (rhythmic pulsing). These effects require a dedicated controller and are not possible with standard non-addressable RGB or white LED strips.

What is a silicon tube profile and why is it used for LED strip installation?

A silicon tube profile is a flexible hollow silicone extrusion that protects the LED strip and diffuses its output into a smooth continuous glow. For slatted wall panels, the 20×20mm silicon tube profile fits precisely into 20mm slat gaps, provides built-in diffusion to eliminate LED hotspots, and protects the strip from dust and moisture. Its flexibility allows it to follow any panel geometry. Newon supplies silicon profile lights online across Pakistan.

How are LED strips installed in a slatted wall panel?

The running LED strip is inserted into the silicon tube profile, which is then pressed into each slat channel. The profile width matches the channel gap (20mm in this project) for a snug press-fit requiring no adhesive. All strip runs connect to the controller at one end, which connects to the 12V power supply. Multiple strips are powered from both ends for panels exceeding 5 metres total length to prevent voltage drop and brightness inconsistency.

Can chasing LED strip lights be used in homes in Bahria Town and DHA in Pakistan?

Yes — this is one of the most popular home interior lighting upgrades in premium Pakistan housing societies including Bahria Town Islamabad, DHA Islamabad, DHA Lahore, Bahria Town Lahore, and Bahria Town Karachi. Newon supplies running LED strips and silicon tube profiles online with delivery to all these areas, and provides professional installation services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

What controller is needed for a chasing LED strip?

A running LED strip requires a dedicated addressable LED controller — not a standard RGB dimmer. The controller sends sequential data signals to individual LED nodes to create directional movement effects. Controllers typically include a remote with pre-programmed modes (water flow, meteor, chasing, breathing) and adjustable speed and brightness. Newon supplies compatible controllers as part of its addressable LED range.

What is the difference between silicon tube profile and aluminium profile for LED strips?

Silicon tube profiles are fully flexible — ideal for curved surfaces, slatted panels, and installations requiring the profile to bend. Aluminium profiles are rigid — ideal for straight ceiling coves, wall edges, and recessed channels where precise linear installation is required. Both include a diffuser to eliminate hotspots. For slatted wall panel applications, silicon tube is the correct choice. Newon supplies both silicon and aluminium profiles online.

About Newon — Pakistan’s LED Strip and Profile Lighting Specialists

Newon is Pakistan’s leading specialist in architectural, decorative, and residential LED lighting — headquartered at Haroon Plaza, Islamabad, with over 35 completed projects spanning homes, offices, restaurants, hotels, government institutions, and commercial developments across the country.

Newon supplies Pakistan’s most comprehensive LED strip and profile lighting range — LED strip lights, silicon tube profiles, aluminium profiles, addressable LED and controllers, and LED power supplies and adapters — all available online at newon.pk with delivery to Bahria Town, DHA, and all cities across Pakistan. All Newon LED products comply with NEECA Pakistan’s Minimum Energy Performance Standards.

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