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Got a couple of sockets that the plasterboard has been cut too large for so theres a bit of a gap round the socket. Rather than going through the pain of trying to fill the gap in is there such thing as oversized sockets that would fit a standard socket box, or do I need to get the filler/sander out?


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 5:04 pm
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Do it properly FFS

😉


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 5:07 pm
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You can get a single gang light switch cover plate, not sure on sockets though..........
I would use impact foam and a skim of easy finish plaster.


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 5:08 pm
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Do it properly FFS

I come onto this forum to avoid comments like that from wife 😛

Cheers thrusty, I shall look into the impact foam solution - I assume we're talking about a solid foam to fit before the skim and not some kind of expanding filler from a can?


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 5:13 pm
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Use chewing gum like the bloke who built my house did.


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 5:18 pm
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Something fancy like this

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Single-switch-finger-plate-colour/dp/B004HYD39U

You can get them in white


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 5:26 pm
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Surround-Coloured-Acrylic-Decorative-Perspex/dp/B00H9F3SO4/

(And many, many more...)


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 5:26 pm
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Lime green diamonte surround. Mmmm, it might just work....


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 5:28 pm
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You can get surrounds for wiring accessories, we used them on building where the outlets had to contrast with the white walls (DDA requirements).

Failing that you could always fit a USB and socket outlet as these are longer than standard sockets. It depends if the cut out is too large in all directions?


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 7:42 pm
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If you go to metal sockets (brass, chrome, brushed etc) then yes you can. I've used an oversize range from G&H Brassware, not at all expensive either.


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 7:47 pm
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Ecking flip a light switch with a V'jazzle


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 8:32 pm
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Use chewing gum like the bloke who built my house did.

Has it lost its flavour yet ?

Cheers

Mr L. Donegan.


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 8:46 pm