Your workshop needs proper lighting.
All projects completed in a workshop are going to take concentration, hard work and of course, proper lighting. Dim or poorly lit workshops can lead to frustration, eye strain, injuries and subpar projects. Whether you're workshop is located in your home or you're planning a workshop for your business, you need to consider the lighting as part of the overall design scheme.
Instructions
1. Plan out where you plan to place the tools, your workbench and other elements of your workshop. Depending on the projects you're completing, you may need extra lighting in certain places. For example, if you're using a saw to cut wood on your workbench, you may need extra lighting over that area. This type of lighting is called task lighting.
2. Make sure the main lighting you choose is dispersed evenly throughout your workshop. You can add task lighting in places where you need it, but if you disperse the light correctly, you should only need it directly over areas where you plan to perform intricate work.
3. Use lights that are placed directly overhead. This is usually accomplished with recessed or track lighting. The light fixtures should be spaced evenly apart and spread throughout the workshop.
4. Use florescent light bulbs in your workshop. Unlike incandescent bulbs, florescent bulbs offer a soft, shadow-free light that is much easier to work by. Plus, they give off more light.
5. Choose full spectrum florescent light bulbs, also known as daylight fluorescent bulbs. Warm white and cool white florescent bulbs cast a certain color of light. Warm white casts a red or yellow color, while cool white casts a blue or purple color. Daylight florescent bulbs, however, cast a neutral light, which is preferable in a workshop. This is especially important if you need to see the exact color of finishes.
