Parking
100 to 150lux
- CRI min 80
- IP65
Two rows of battens on either side of the vehicle light the doors and sides, where a single central batten leaves shadows.
Waterproof LED StripsLighting by room
Garage Lighting
Parking without scraping the wall, working without standing in your own shadow, finding a box at a glance: a garage is planned zone by zone. Waterproof battens for cold and damp, hexagon LED lights for detailing, sensors for access points, pendant lights for the professional workshop.
- 500 luxon the workbench
- IP65unheated or damp garage
- 4,000 Kneutral white for DIY
Zone by zone: the right settings
Recommended illuminance, colour rendering and suitable protection for each zone of the room.
Workbench and DIY
500lux
- UGR max 22
- CRI min 80
- IP44
Batten above and slightly in front of the workbench, so you never work in your own shadow.
LED BattensStorage areas
100 to 200lux
- CRI min 80
- IP44
Place the batten in the aisle, facing the shelves, not above them: otherwise only the tops of the boxes are lit.
LED strips with detectorProfessional garage or workshop
300 to 500lux
- UGR max 22
- CRI min 80
- IP65 · IK08
Mechanical workshop, bodywork, vehicle preparation: size the lighting per workstation, as in industry, with extra light above the lift.
Industrial LightingAccess and detection
- CRI min 80
- IP65
Sensor floodlight above the door, angled towards the ground, at 3,000 K to comply with outdoor lighting rules.
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Target values
| Zone | Illuminance (lux) | UGR max | CRI min | Recommended IP / IK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | 100 to 150 | 80 | IP65 | |
| Workbench and DIY | 500 | 22 | 80 | IP44 |
| Storage areas | 100 to 200 | 80 | IP44 | |
| Professional garage or workshop | 300 to 500 | 22 | 80 | IP65 · IK08 |
| Access and detection | 80 | IP65 |
No standard for a home garage: parking, workbench and storage follow Silumen recommendations; professional garages per the French Labour Code (R4223-4) and NF EN 12464-1; outdoors per the French decree of 27 December 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
How many lux do you need in a garage?
No standard sets a value for a home garage. Our recommendations: 100 to 150 lux for parking and moving around, 100 to 200 lux in storage areas, 500 lux on the workbench. For a simple garage of around 15 m², two well-placed 120 or 150 cm battens are usually enough, with dedicated extra light above the workbench.
Which batten should you choose for an unheated garage?
A waterproof IP65 batten: it withstands dust, condensation and splashes during washing. Unlike old fluorescent tubes, LEDs switch on instantly at full power, even in cold weather. Linkable models connect in a row from a single power supply.
Why install hexagon LED lights in a garage?
They are the signature lighting of car detailing. The honeycomb pattern reflects as sharp lines on the bodywork: micro-scratches, holograms and polishing defects stand out clearly. Check the ceiling height and available area before choosing between a kit of 5, 8, 11 or 14 hexagons.
My garage is becoming a professional workshop: what changes?
As soon as employees work there, the French Labour Code applies: at least 120 lux in work premises and 200 lux in windowless premises used for permanent work. In practice, a repair workshop is sized like an industrial space, with impact-resistant equipment and reinforced lighting at each workstation.
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Lighting a garage zone by zone
A garage combines several uses in one room: parking the car, DIY, storage, sometimes work. A single bulb in the middle of the ceiling serves none of these properly. The right approach is to think zone by zone, with even general lighting and extra light where you work.
Parking
For parking and loading the boot, 100 to 150 lux is enough, provided the light falls on the sides of the vehicle. Fit two rows of waterproof LED battens on either side of the space rather than a single one above the roof. In an unheated garage, IP65 protects against condensation and dust, and LEDs start at full power even in freezing weather.
The workbench
This is the most demanding area: aim for 500 lux on the work surface, in 4,000 K neutral white. Fit the batten above and slightly in front of the workbench: behind you, it casts your shadow on the piece you are working on. If your garage still has old fluorescent tubes, T8 LED tubes replace them in the existing housings, after removing the ballast depending on the model.
Storage
Shelves, racking, mezzanine: the batten goes in the aisle, facing the shelves, to light what is on them and not just the tops of the boxes. These areas are only used for a few minutes at a time, so a batten with a sensor switches on as you approach and off on its own.
The detailing garage
Car detailing enthusiasts and professionals have made hexagon LED garage lights their signature. Beyond the look, the honeycomb has a real technical role: its lines reflect on the bodywork and reveal micro-scratches, holograms and polishing defects. Choose the kit size according to the ceiling area, leave clearance around the structure and opt for cool white to judge the paint finish.
Professional garage or workshop
Repair garage, body shop, vehicle preparation: as soon as employees work there, the French Labour Code sets minimum levels and the lighting is sized per workstation. Industrial pendant lights cover high ceilings and lift areas, with sensor models for walkways. Choose impact-resistant equipment where long parts are handled.
Access and outdoors
In front of the garage door, a sensor floodlight angled towards the ground lights the driveway without dazzling the neighbours. At 3,000 K and with no light sent towards the sky, it complies with outdoor lighting rules.
Fitting out one or more garages
Residential garages, lock-up garages, workshops: send us your plans, and our lighting study will propose the layout and number of fittings, free of charge for professionals. We send quotes within 24 working hours, with packs for projects.