Custom Star Ceilings
Staunton, VA 24401
United States
ph: 540-290-0414
alt: 540-290-6623
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What we sell is the installation of fiber optic lighting. Of course we also provide the materials, such as fiber optic cable and light kits, but what makes us different is that we actually do the installation. Show us what you want and we’ll do the rest. From calculating how much cable will be required to picking the best light kit for the job we are qualified to suit your needs. Also as a licensed electrician will be working on the job any wiring needed can be done by us. This includes the house voltage needed to run the light kit as well as installing either a wall switch for the stars or setting up a remote to turn them on and off.
Where have I seen this before? EPCOT, Grand Central Terminal, and Rain Forest Café all use fiber optic lighting. Previously what was too expensive for modest residences is now affordable for you. Guaranteed to impress friends and neighbors alike!
Where could I use this service? Our typical installation in ceilings can be done anywhere with access above. For instance, in a drywall ceiling with attic access, or in a drop ceiling in any room of your house. Almost any material can be penetrated such as wood or the headliner in a car. Other applications include, kids rooms, media rooms, above hot tubs and Jacuzzis, decks, ponds, patios, and anywhere that unique accent lighting is required. There is no need to worry about ruining your ceiling or surface. Typical size hole used is 1/32 of an inch. This means that when the stars are turned off they become invisible.
What options should I consider? Just about anything you can dream up! Some include, twinkling stars, shooting stars, dancing stars to the music, color changing stars, fireworks, comets, supernovas, the Moon, Saturn, space dust, constellations, various sizes, and various densities. Have another idea you want to try? We’ll see what we can do!
What should I expect to pay? Price varies with difficulty. For instance, The Moon is very hard to install and will cost extra, however basic twinkling stars in a drop ceiling could be much less. Average density is about 1.5 stars per square foot or roughly 150 stars in a 10x10 room. Typical 150 star installation takes about a day. No need to paint ceiling or move most furniture. Call for a better idea of price.
What else should I know? Our most popular light kit is LED powered. This means nearly 100,000 hour life span and extremely low energy consumption. Also because LED gives off very little heat, no noisy fan is required. The fiber optic cable used is plastic which is in every way better than glass. It is also sheathed with a protective jacketing which has UV Stabilizer, Fungicide, & Algaeside protection. The cable at no time carries electrical voltage – ONLY LIGHT. This means there is zero danger after the low-voltage light kit.
Here are some links to other websites you might find helpful. Notice that none of these (or really any on the net) offer the INSTALLATION of fiber optic lighting. I'm providing these mainly to get a better idea of what the finished product can look like since my camera was not the best.
http://www.starceiling.co.uk/deck-lighting.html
http://www.afo.es/photos_videos.asp?id=photo_gallery
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Fiber_optic_ribbon.htm
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Landscape.htm
http://www.pegasusassociates.com/FiberOpticStarCeiling.html
Notice prices for kits on that last site. Inferier materials, less dense, and no installation.
Keep in mind that it can be quite hard to take quality pictures in such low light. Although the stars can be quite bright to the eye, it can still be hard for the camera to pick up. Please click to see a larger image.
If you would like to see more pictures on other sites I have some links to them below. Remember the pictures above are the work of Custom Star Ceilings but the pictures on other sites are not.
Custom Star Ceilings
Staunton, VA 24401
United States
ph: 540-290-0414
alt: 540-290-6623
customst