Do wall plate covers come in different sizes?

There are three common wall plate sizes: standard, midsize/midway and jumbo. When selecting a size, the plate should completely cover the electrical box opening. If the opening is oversized, you may need a jumbo plate to conceal it.

What is standard size wall plate?

The standard size single switch or outlet cover plate is nominally 2.75 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall. The standard size two-gang switch or outlet cover plate measures 4.56 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall.

Are wall plates Universal?

Decorator/Standard: Decorator style wall plates and devices are easy to spot, they consist of a single rectangular cutout per each gang. This wall plate type is the most universal, allowing you to install a number of different devices without needing to buy a new switch plate.

How do you cover outlet that sticks out too far?

If you have a shallow box that protrudes 1/8″ off the wall and your device is too bulky to fit inside the box, pair a 1/8″ single, double or triple extender ring with a deep plate. Add 1/4″ of depth underneath 2-gang oversized switch plate covers with clear plastic cover plate depth shields.

How do you cover an unused light switch?

You have a few options…

  1. Cap the extra wires in the ceiling box and do nothing else.
  2. Cap the unused wires in both boxes and install a single-sided cover plate.
  3. Remove the switch box, install a deep single-gang box, cap the wires in both boxes, and repair the drywall.

What is a screwless wall plate?

Look mom, no screws! These screwless wallplates are the latest trend in decorative wallplates. These all feature a two-part system with a backplate that is mounted to the electrical box just as a normal wallplate would.

What is flange cover plate?

A flange plate is a flat, circular disk that is welded onto the end of a pipe and allows it to be bolted to another pipe. Typically used in fuel and water pipelines, the two flange plates will be bolted together with a gasket in between them.

How do you fix a gap between a wall plate and a switch?

For really large gaps: get extra deep rocker switch covers. stack a deep rocker cover on top of a 1/8″ gap ring and a 1/4″ gap ring….25″ behind your cover plate are:

  1. add a deep gap filler ring under your old cover.
  2. get a deep plate and place a 1/8″ gap ring behind it.
  3. use a 6197 box extender under your plate (1-gang only)