Track Lights

What is Track Lighting?

Track lighting is lighting that is mounted on a single continuous track; it is often installed for multiple different lighting purposes and many different effects. Track lighting heads are movable lights on a track that can be re-positioned anywhere along the length of the electrified track. Many homeowners love the effect of track lights because they can be turned on and off as a group, or the track lights can be added or subtracted with a dimmer to meet any specific or unique ambiance needs. Because track lighting has a fresh, modern and appealing look, it does not necessarily have to be hidden. If subtlety is preferred, lighting can be masked or mounted where they won't stand out.

Where is Track Lighting Used?

Track Lighting is typically used in groups of at least three to four tracks and is rarely used alone. Track lights are typically mounted on a wall or ceiling; however, they may also be mounted lengthwise on down beams, across rafters or hung with rods from vaulted ceilings. These multi-purpose lights are excellent for installation in garages, kitchens, bathrooms and in bedrooms — wherever a linear-feature track lighting unit would be of benefit. Quite simply: if you love the look of track lighting, then use it in any room of your home. Kitchen track lights are particularly popular and can enhance a bar area or a countertop in an instant.

Track Lighting Selection

Track lighting from 1800Lighting comes in a huge variety of finishes, voltages, brands and bulb types to suit your décor and your energy-use needs. Choose from several different finishes. We offer track lighting black, bronze tones, brushed-satin nickel, antique-satin brass, clear and crystal track lights, white and chrome-polished nickel. We have energy efficient LED track lights, as well as incandescent track lights and halogen track lights. Our high-powered LEDs are particularly popular right now, adding a dramatic spotlight on the area where they are installed.

We have the best kitchen track lights and indoor/outdoor track lights in all different price points. Whether you are here to buy track lights on a budget or are looking to spare no expense in luxury track lighting, you'll find the perfect style here in our extensive online store. With brands like Eglo Lighting, Access Lighting, ET2 Lighting, Kendal Lighting, Kichler Lighting, Nuvo Lighting, Quoizel, PLC Lighting, WAC Lighting and Tech Lighting, you are all but guaranteed to find a track lighting unit that will meet your décor preferences and lighting needs.

The Advantages of Track Lights

Track lights can be extremely useful in situations where traditional lighting is problematic due to space, wiring or specific light requirements. It is often quite effective in isolating and highlighting works of art or other prominent design elements. Several lights can be installed within a single track and pointed in any number of directions, which makes it versatile and functional in many ways. Traditional spotlights can often take up valuable space on a mantle or a table; further, a spotlight's backlighting effect from below is often unpleasant. Alternately, track lighting systems may be mounted on the ceiling to perfectly accentuate mantles, tables or architectural features.

Because it contains electrical conductors, track lighting is a stark contrast to the typical routing of electrical wiring. The exposed electrical wiring is hidden inside a piece of plastic or aluminum track. It is then wired directly into a circuit or a wall socket for power. Metal plates in the socket contact the charged wiring in the track: this is how the bulb is activated and turned on. A socket or lamp assembly may occur only after you mount the track to the wall or ceiling.

The Best Track Lighting & Accessories

Track lighting comes in so many different styles, all which you will find represented here. Capitol Lighting offers kitchen track lighting, LED track lighting, cable lighting and outdoor lighting. We also carry all of the track light accessories you need to get your lighting installed properly, including track lighting kits, track connectors, track transformers and directional heads.

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