In floor lighting...A good idea?

[High5]

While reviewing my lighting needs for my new garage, in floor lighting came up for discussion. On the surface (no pun intended), it sounds like a great idea.

Any of you try them and if so, where was the placement best utilized?

 

[rockwithjason]

The subject has been discussed before. The general feeling was the it is impractical

 

[gasaxeman]

Long term nightmare in my mind.
My.02

 

[rubberrodder]

What WOULD be the point, or use, of in floor lighting? Unless you were constantly under you cars/projects, I think it would be useful only as a display/accent/"mood" lighting. If you're under your car that much, you need to improve you wrenching skills!

 

[High5]

What WOULD be the point, or use, of in floor lighting? Unless you were constantly under you cars/projects, I think it would be useful only as a display/accent/"mood" lighting. If you're under your car that much, you need to improve you wrenching skills!

I probably need to improve my wrenching skills anyway! But not for that reason. LOL

The thought of not having to cart a service light around sounded pretty good. It came up in discussion with a lighting consultant.

I see where you guys are coming from. We'll drop it from the spec.

Thanks to all for your input.

 

[Flexia]

Well the new hunter alignment racks have lighting on the inside of the ramp. It's very useful. In the floor though I would almost think it may cause more shadows

 

[dankicksass]

There's a guy with a Lotus who built a new garage in Texas with in-floor lighting.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=195630&page=8

 

[torqueman2002]

The GM Training Center in Warren, MI had (still has?) them.

Great idea for superior lighting - instruction, videos, and performing tasks in a hard to light area of the shop.

My dream shop has them.

But, alas - not practical for most home shops.

 

[High5]

There's a guy with a Lotus who built a new garage in Texas with in-floor lighting.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=195630&page=8

That's pretty cool.

The 4th stall in our new garage plans is designated as a service bay with a two post lift and is isolated from the other 3 bays. I may consider having it quoted with in-floor lighting.

Thanks for your response's.