Custom linear lighting
Custom linear lighting, specified per project and made to length
Architectural and commercial linear lighting for offices, retail, hospitality, healthcare and education projects across Canada, quoted as complete systems and supplied through SuppLux’s verified manufacturer network.
- Mountings
- Suspended, recessed, surface, wall
- Runs
- Made to length, with corners
- Voltage
- 120 / 277 / 347 V inputs
- Controls
- 0-10V, DALI, phase, emergency
Short answer
Custom linear lighting is linear LED lighting built to the dimensions and performance a project specifies: run lengths, corners, mounting, lumen output, colour temperature, colour rendering, optic, finish, driver and controls. SuppLux supplies custom and architectural linear lighting for commercial projects across Canada, with a focus on Ontario and the GTA. We take the specification or drawings, match it to verified manufacturers, quote each run as a complete system, prepare submittals and run layouts, and manage supply to site.
Key takeaways
- “Custom” usually means made-to-length runs and project-specific options, not a new product design.
- Specify the run, not just the fixture; corners, joiners, feeds and drivers are part of it.
- In Canada, commercial lighting often runs at 347 V; confirm input voltage early.
- Products must carry a certification mark accepted in Canada.
What makes linear lighting “custom”
| Option | What gets specified | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Length and layout | Exact run lengths, corners (L, T, X), patterns | Runs must fit the architecture wall to wall |
| Mounting | Suspended, recessed (T-bar, drywall, trimless), surface, wall | Changes the housing, hardware and install sequence |
| Light output | Lumens per foot (or per metre), wattage | Sets light levels and driver sizing |
| Colour | CCT (for example 3000K, 3500K, 4000K), CRI (80, 90+) | Must match the rest of the project |
| Optic | Opal, microprismatic, asymmetric wall wash, direct/indirect | Controls glare and where light lands |
| Electrical | 120, 277 or 347 V input; integral or remote driver | Canadian commercial buildings often use 347 V |
| Controls | 0-10V, DALI, phase dimming, emergency battery | Must match the controls specification |
| Finish | Anodized, white, black, custom RAL | Visible for the life of the building |
The linear lighting we supply
- Suspended linear lighting: direct or direct/indirect pendants for offices, classrooms and open ceilings.
- Recessed linear lighting: T-bar, drywall and trimless (plaster-in) slots.
- Surface-mounted linear lighting: for exposed structure, concrete and wall mounting.
- Continuous linear runs: long runs and patterns with corners and feed planning.
- Flexible linear and cove lighting: bendable profiles and indirect cove details.
- Wall wash and wall grazing: asymmetric optics for vertical surfaces.
How a custom linear project runs with SuppLux
- Send the spec or drawings. Fixture schedule, reflected ceiling plan and any sections. What we need is listed in the quote requirements guide.
- Match and quote. Each run is matched to verified manufacturers and quoted as a complete system: sections, corners, joiners, mounting, feeds and drivers.
- Submittal and run layouts. Cut sheets with options marked, IES files and dimensioned run layouts go to the design team.
- Field-verify and release. Critical dimensions are confirmed on site where the architecture is not yet built, then released to production.
- Deliver and support. Runs ship complete, and we support installation questions on feeds, drivers and dimming.
Applications
| Application | Typical approach |
|---|---|
| Offices | Suspended direct/indirect rows or recessed slots; 3500K–4000K; low glare optics |
| Retail | Continuous runs, wall wash on merchandise walls, high CRI |
| Hospitality | Cove and perimeter details, warm CCT, smooth dimming |
| Healthcare | Recessed or surface linear with cleanable lenses; controls per room type |
| Education | Suspended direct/indirect in classrooms; daylight zoning |
Specifying a job now? Start with how to specify custom linear lighting.
Linear lighting by mounting and application
- Custom linear lighting · Suspended Suspended linear lighting Suspended linear LED pendants for offices, classrooms and open ceilings, direct or direct/indirect, in custom run lengths with corners, supplied across Canada with drivers, controls and suspension hardware. →
- Custom linear lighting · Recessed Recessed linear lighting Recessed linear LED slots for T-bar grid, drywall and trimless plaster-in ceilings, specified to the run with corners and patterns, and supplied across Canada with drivers and controls. →
- Custom linear lighting · Surface-mounted Surface-mounted linear lighting Surface-mounted linear LED lighting for exposed concrete, open structure and wall mounting, in custom lengths and continuous runs, supplied across Canada with drivers and controls. →
- Custom linear lighting · Continuous runs Continuous linear lighting runs How continuous linear LED runs are built from joined sections, with L, T and X corners, feed points and drivers sized to the load. Custom continuous runs supplied across Canada with run layouts. →
- Custom linear lighting · Flexible & cove Flexible linear lighting and cove lighting Flexible and bendable linear LED lighting for curves, coves and perimeter details, with cove geometry, voltage and driver planning for commercial interiors in Canada. →
- Custom linear lighting · Wall wash & grazing Linear wall wash and wall grazing lighting Linear wall wash and wall grazing lighting explained, with the difference between them, set-back and optic selection, and custom linear products supplied across Canada. →
Related
- Guide · Specification How to specify custom linear lighting A step-by-step method for specifying custom linear lighting on commercial projects, covering application targets, mounting, optics, output, colour, run layout, voltage, drivers, controls and compliance, with a complete fixture schedule example. →
- Guide · Quoting What information is needed for a custom linear lighting quote The information a supplier needs to quote custom linear lighting accurately, split into must-haves and nice-to-haves, from run lengths and mounting to voltage, dimming and delivery, plus what happens when you only have part of it. →
- Guide · Low-voltage systems 24V vs 48V linear lighting 48V linear lighting carries the same power at half the current of 24V, so voltage drop in volts halves and, as a share of supply voltage, falls to a quarter. That means longer runs and fewer feeds. Worked voltage-drop example and when 24V is still the better choice. →
- Platform · Quotes Lighting quotes and BOMs from a fixture schedule Send a fixture schedule or spec and get a line-by-line commercial lighting quote and BOM, with alternates priced side by side, lead times, and one record that carries through to submittal and delivery. →
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between custom and standard linear lighting?
Standard linear fixtures come in fixed lengths (for example 4 ft and 8 ft) and catalogue options. Custom linear lighting is built to the project’s run lengths, with corners and patterns, and with options such as lumen package, optic and finish chosen per project.
How long does custom linear lighting take to make?
Lead time depends on the manufacturer, the finish and the quantity. Ask for it per line, counted from submittal approval.
Can linear lighting be cut to length on site?
Most extruded linear fixtures cannot be cut in the field without voiding the certification, so exact lengths are set at order. Some tape-in-profile systems can be cut at marked points. Field-measure before release when walls or ceilings are not yet built.
Do you supply linear lighting outside Ontario?
Yes, SuppLux supplies commercial projects across Canada.
Send us the spec. We will do the matching.
Upload a fixture schedule, a spec section or a drawing set. You get a line-by-line match, alternates and a quote back from a person who knows lighting.