LED Panels
LED flat panels drop into standard suspended ceiling grids in place of older fluorescent troffers. They give offices, classrooms, clinics and retail floors an even, low-glare ceiling without visible tubes, and they are one of the most common fixtures in a commercial interior upgrade.
The panels listed here are Averlite backlit panels in 1x4, 2x2 and 2x4 sizes. Edge LED can help you choose between them and plan the work as part of a lighting retrofit.
Choosing the right panel size
Panel size follows the ceiling grid. A 2x4 panel fills the most common grid opening in offices and schools, 2x2 panels suit smaller grid modules and spaces with a finer ceiling pattern, and 1x4 panels fit narrow openings in corridors or where the existing fixtures are slim troffers. Measuring the openings and counting fixtures by size is the first step in any panel quote.
Backlit panels vs. edge-lit panels and troffers
A backlit panel places the LEDs behind the lens and shines straight through it, which usually gives a uniform look across the face. Edge-lit panels push light in from the frame and tend to be thinner. LED troffers keep a deeper housing, often with a center basket or lens, and are a closer visual match to the fixtures many buildings already have. If you are unsure which look suits the space, compare panels with our troffer options before ordering.
What to confirm before ordering
Facility managers and contractors usually confirm a few details for each area:
- Grid type and opening size, and whether the ceiling is lay-in or another style
- Light level needed for the task, such as desk work, exam rooms or merchandise
- Color temperature, kept consistent across rooms that open onto each other
- Dimming or control needs, and whether the existing switching will be reused
- Product availability and options for the quantity you need, which we confirm per project
Panels as part of an interior retrofit
Replacing a ceiling of fluorescent troffers with panels is usually planned room by room so occupied spaces stay usable. Where removing fixtures is not practical, LED tubes in the existing troffers may be the simpler path, and a lighting assessment helps compare the two. Some projects may qualify for utility rebates; requirements differ by program and should be checked before work begins.