Backlighting

Backlighting natural stone isn’t just throwing whatever light you want behind it.  

There are a few factors to consider when backlighting:

• Make sure the stone is transparent enough.  Some slabs just won’t show the light well.  Using a flashlight to test all areas of the slab before committing to backlight is an easy way to tell. 
• Choosing the correct lighting is important becuase all lighting is not created equal.  You want a nice soft, overall glow.  You shouldn’t be able to SEE the lights, unless it’s a design decision that you want and you have them carefully designed and placed.
• Subtle but important aspect of backlighting stone is ensuring the lights have a long life.  You don’t want to be going through the hassle of changing them very often.  Having access to the lighting is a small but important step in the process. 
• Working with an experienced and reputable fabricator will make a huge difference to the quality of the project.  There are tricks to placing the lighting and installing the slab.  There are tricks to choosing the right slab and fabricating the piece.