Collection: Troffer Lights

A troffer is a rectangular or square light fixture designed for recessed installation within a modular dropped ceiling grid system – commonly known as a grid ceiling or suspended ceiling (often constructed with T-bars). Designed to fit in place of standard 2x2 or 2x4 foot ceiling tiles, troffers provide a clean look where the lighting fixture sits flush with the ceiling plane. 

Historically, these fixtures housed traditional fluorescent T12 or T8 fluorescent tubes, but today's standard is highly efficient integrated LED technology, representing a significant upgrade in performance and energy savings. Troffers are essential for providing general ambient lighting in many commercial settings. They are commonly used in offices, schools, hospitals, and retail stores, offering effective and widespread illumination.

Why Upgrade to LED Troffers?

LED troffers have become the standard, replacing fluorescent tubes for good reason:

• Energy Efficiency: Drastically reduce electricity consumption compared to traditional fluorescent models, leading to lower operating costs.
• Long Lifespan: Enjoy years of maintenance-free operation, eliminating the hassle and expense of frequently replacing fluorescent tubes.
• Superior Light Quality: Provide bright, even illumination with excellent color rendering. Available in various color temperatures and dimmable options to create the perfect ambiance.
• Seamless Integration: Designed specifically for recessed mounting in grid ceiling or suspended ceiling systems (like T-bar ceilings), offering a clean, modern aesthetic.
• Versatile Applications: The perfect lighting solution for a wide range of commercial environments, including offices, conference rooms, retail stores, classrooms, hallways, and medical facilities.
  

Fixture vs. Retrofit Kit: Choosing Your Troffer Solution

Understanding the difference between a full fixture and a retrofit kit helps you select the right product for your needs:

LED Troffer Fixtures: These are complete, new light fixtures that include the housing, integrated LED source, driver, and lens. A full LED troffer fixture is ideal for:

• New construction projects.
• Replacing entire old or damaged fixtures (including traditional fluorescent ones).
• Situations where a completely updated look is desired. They install as a single unit into the grid ceiling.

LED Troffer Retrofit Kits: These kits are designed to upgrade existing traditional fluorescent troffer housings to LED technology without removing the entire fixture body from the suspended ceiling. They typically include LED strips or panels and a driver, replacing the old fluorescent tubes and ballast. Retrofit kits are a great lighting solution for:   

• Cost-effectively upgrading existing, compatible fluorescent troffers in good condition.
• Faster installation during large-scale lighting upgrades.
• Reducing waste by reusing the existing fixture housing.

Selecting the Right LED Troffer Option:

Whether you choose a full fixture or a retrofit kit, consider these factors:

• Size: Standard sizes like 1x4, 2x2 and 2x4 must match your grid ceiling openings or existing fixture size.
• Lumens & Wattage: Determine the required brightness (lumens) and corresponding energy usage (wattage).
• Color Temperature (CCT): Choose from warm to cool white light (e.g.,3000K,3500K,4000K,5000K), or look for fixtures with selectable color temperature for field-adjustable CCT options, allowing you to choose the best setting during installation.
• Style and Lens Type: The design affects both appearance and light distribution:
  • Prismatic Lens: Features a textured pattern (often acrylic) to diffuse light evenly and reduce glare. A common, cost-effective choice.
  • Flat Panel / Flat Lens: Offers a clean, modern aesthetic. This look can come from troffers using a simple, smooth diffuser, or from integrated LED flat panel technology within a troffer body. These integrated panels can be either edge-lit (LEDs around the perimeter inside, typically allowing for a very thin profile) or back-lit / direct-lit (LEDs mounted on a rear plate directly behind the diffuser).
  • Center Basket: Designed with a central recessed element that directs light upwards/outwards for soft, indirect, volumetric illumination, minimizing glare and improving visual comfort.
  • Architectural Troffers: These often feature unique designs, higher-end materials, superior optics, or specific aesthetic forms for spaces where design is paramount. They may offer specialized light distribution options, including direct (downward only) or direct/indirect (providing both downward illumination and an upward component to light the ceiling).
• Features: Look for options like dimming capabilities (0−10V), emergency battery backup, or tunable white technology (which allows dynamic CCT adjustment after installation).
• For Retrofits: Ensure compatibility with your existing fluorescent troffer housing.

Find Your Ideal Troffer Lighting Solution & Get Expert Help

Ready to upgrade your commercial application? Explore Bees Lighting's extensive selection of LED troffer lights and retrofit kits, including prismatic, flat panel (edge-lit and back-lit), center basket, and architectural styles perfect for offices, retail spaces, and any suspended ceiling installation. Choose Bees Lighting for a vast selection of high-quality commercial lighting fixtures from leading brands, competitive pricing, fast US shipping, and dedicated customer support. We specialize in B2B solutions, and our experienced lighting specialists are ready to assist contractors, facility managers, and businesses with product selection, lighting layouts, volume quotes, and finding the ideal energy-efficient lighting solution to replace outdated fluorescent tubes or for new projects. Have questions, need help selecting the right light fixture, or require a project quote? Call our expert team today at 855-303-0665 or contact us online for personalized support and advice. Let us illuminate your project!