Kanto
trimless plaster-in downlight
Seamless ceiling light with subtle direction
- Pack of 10 — £21 a light
- Tilts 30° — aim at art or wash a wall
- IP65 — bathroom or kitchen ceiling
FinishMatt Black
SizeTiltable
- Fixed£160
- Tiltable£210
- GU10 bulb, sold separately
- Hardwired
- Dimmable
Estimated arrival 8 Oct to 12 Oct
5 to 7 working days · Tracked delivery Delivery detailsguarantee
on unused lights
01 / The feeling
Disappear Into Architecture
Pack of 10 — £21 a light. Ten Kanto housings for £1 a light less than buying them one at a time, enough for an open-plan kitchen or a long hallway. Light sources are sold separately: choose GU10 lamps or LED modules for all ten above in one go.
A trimless plaster-in downlight that simply disappears into your ceiling, leaving only a crisp aperture and a pool of light exactly where you want it. The tiltable gimbal gives you complete control — angle the beam to graze a textured wall, highlight a piece of art, or create drama in alcoves. The matt black finish adds contemporary edge whilst the flush integration keeps sightlines clean and minimal.
Fire-rated for peace of mind and IP65-rated to handle bathroom steam with ease, this fitting combines serious performance with elegant restraint. The Kanto brings tool-free twist-and-lock access for lamp changes, whilst the anti-glare aperture ensures comfortable, glare-free light. Mix freely with fixed trimless downlights in the same ceiling for a perfectly unified look. Compatible with GU10 lamps or dedicated LED modules (both sold separately). Cut-out: 80mm.
- Trimless Plaster-InSeamless ceiling finish with no visible bezel
- Tiltable BeamAdjustable gimbal to highlight walls or artwork
- IP65 Fire RatedWeatherproof and safe for multi-storey ceilings
- 7W
- Max per lamp
- GU10
- Lampholder
- 4 cm
- Tall
02 / Find its place
A small footprint.
A lasting impression.
Just 9 cm wide, with a 4 cm drop. Enough presence to anchor a table, small enough to live under.
Try the size before you buy
Mark a 9 cm circle on the floor with removable tape and look up from where you will sit. It hangs 11 cm below the ceiling — hold a tape measure up to check the headroom.
Rated IP65 · Indoor.
03 / The finer details
Quiet form.
Beautifully finished.
Matt Black in aluminium. Hardwired, so a qualified electrician fits it — the mounting hardware is in the box.
- Height
- 4 cm
- Width
- 9 cm
- Drop
- 11 cm
- Material
- Aluminium
- Light source
- GU10
- Voltage
- 220-240V
- IP rating
- IP65
- Guarantee
- 2 years
Full specification
Construction
- Material
- Aluminium
- Finish
- Black
- Height
- 39 mm
- Width
- 87 mm
- Drop
- 106 mm
- Pack quantity
- 10
Light
- Light source
- GU10
- Max bulb wattage
- 7 W per lamp
- Direction
- Adjustable Downlight
- Dimmable
- Yes · Leading edge (TRIAC)
Fitting it
- Mount
- Ceiling
- Surface / recessed
- Recessed
- Wiring
- Hardwired
- Electrician
- Required
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Suits
- Plasterboard ceiling
- Mounting height
- Ceiling height
Electrical & safety
- Voltage
- 220-240V
- IP rating
- IP65 · Indoor
Cover & compliance
- Guarantee
- 2 years
- Returns
- 30 days, unused
- CE marked
- Yes
- RoHS
- Compliant
A one-page summary you can print or send to your electrician.
What arrives in the box
10× Kanto trimless plaster-in downlight fitting
10× Installation instructions
Good to know
A few questions,
before it comes home.
Do I need an electrician to install this trimless plaster-in downlight?
Yes, this is a hardwired mains-voltage fitting and installation falls under Building Regulations Part P in England and Wales. You'll need a qualified electrician or competent person registered with a scheme like NICEIC or NAPIT to carry out the work legally and safely. The trimless design also requires precise cutting and plastering skills during first-fix, so it's typically installed during renovation or new builds rather than as a retrofit.
What GU10 bulb should I use with the Kanto downlight?
The fitting accepts any standard GU10 bulb up to 7W maximum. For best results with the tiltable feature, opt for a GU10 LED with a narrow beam angle (around 36°) to create focused accent lighting, or a wider flood beam (60°+) for general room illumination. The fitting is dimmable with leading edge (TRIAC) dimmers, so choose a dimmable GU10 LED if you want dimming functionality.
Can this downlight be used in a bathroom?
Yes, the Kanto has an IP65 rating which makes it fully splash-proof and suitable for bathroom zones 1 and 2 (above the bath or in the shower enclosure). Just ensure the dimmer switch itself is positioned outside the bathroom zones or is rated appropriately. Always confirm zone placement with your electrician during installation.
What are the exact cutout dimensions for this trimless downlight?
The fitting requires an 87mm wide cutout in your plasterboard ceiling, with a recessed depth of 106mm and overall height of 39mm. Because it's a trimless design, the plasterboard edges sit flush with the fitting's frame, which then gets skimmed over with plaster to create the seamless finish. Ensure you have adequate void depth above the ceiling before ordering.
How much can the downlight tilt and in which direction?
The Kanto features a tiltable gimbal mechanism that allows you to angle the GU10 lamp to direct light where needed — ideal for wall-washing, highlighting artwork, or accent lighting in alcoves. While the exact tilt angle isn't specified, tiltable GU10 downlights of this type typically offer around 20-30° of adjustment from vertical. The black internal gimbal rotates fully within the aperture for 360° directional control.
Is the matt black finish visible once installed or does it disappear completely?
Once plastered in, only the internal aperture and the matt black gimbal mechanism remain visible — the outer frame is covered by skim plaster to create the trimless effect. This means you'll see a clean circular opening with a black tiltable fitting inside, giving a contemporary minimalist look. The black finish is particularly effective in modern interiors or against dark ceilings where you want the fitting to recede visually.
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