Easy Fix for Ugly Outlets! No Wiring Involved!
Is this what your old wall outlets look like? I found a quick fix at Home Depot that won't break the bank and you don't have to hire an electrician.
Here is what they could look like simply by changing the plate. It's one screw and nothing dangerous. All you need is a flathead screwdriver.
I work at Home Depot in many departments including electrical, and one day saw these plates in the store. You don't have to change the inside of the outlet, simply change the wall plate and it lines up so you can plug in items just like you would previously. This changes the look of you room and they are less than $4 each.
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Kathfzon Feb 9, 2017It doesn't interfere with the connection as it goes over the existing outlet?
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Leslie Longon Mar 7, 2019No, it's just a faceplate and wont interfere with anything.
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Anna Gonzaleson Jan 31, 2018What a wonderful idea.
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Do these come in different colors? We installed a darker backsplash, but the white outlets stand out big time! Would love to come them down with a darker cover like this!
Thank you!
We live in Saskatchewan Canada and Home depot here in Saskatoon says they have never heard of these. Where can we get these ? or order them ? thanks
Unless I am missing something this is simply changing the switch plate or outlet cover. I can’t imagine your local Home Depot wouldn’t carry them. My local Home Depots in the US have almost an entire aisle of them.
These are not on the website ,where can you order them?
I found them online:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/TAYMAC-1-Gang-MASQUE-Duplex-Decorator-Wallplate-White-2500W/100156927