This LUMi Life High Powered 5 Metre strip light has been specifically designed with a 100% Silicone coating along the face of the strip, completely covering the LED Chips & protecting the strip from minor exposure to water & steam. It's IP44 which means its Splashproof. An ideal application for this type of unit would be under your kitchen cabinets – the strip light would be protected from cleaning sprays, spillages & steam from a kettle or from cooking. It’s possible to make multiple lengths out of the 5m roll – simply cut through the silicone along any visible cut mark along the led strip & connect your wires to the end of the new piece of strip you now wish to join. Use a heat shrink or a waterproof sealant such as silicone to cover the new connections you have made, ensuring a water-tight seal. These LED strips are 10mm wide & five metres long which is just over 16 ft. There are 60 LEDs per metre each about 10mm apart with visible cut marks every 50mm. Each roll of striplight comes complete with self-adhesive 3M backing tape for easy application.