Use a ruler to trace straight lines and make a fun geometric pattern. Paint over the surface with the same color of the wall or use artists brushes to create a texture or design.
After this dried it was ready for a topcoat.
Paint outlet covers. Then give them a second coat of primer. 1272007 Paint plastic outlet and switch covers to match the walls by removing them. See more ideas about outlet covers hidden outlets outlet.
Apply paint to the entire wall plate. Wallpaper is designed to stick to things. Remove it from the wall and lay it on a flat surface.
Scratch the surface of the plastic with sandpaper and prime the platesPaint over the surface with the same color of the wall or use artists brushes to create a texture or design. They install quickly over receptacles and switches keeping paint and drywall spray textures from entering electrical devices. Save time and money with Outlet and Switch Cover.
All you need to do to clean the paint off is pour some Pine-Sol or a generic equivalentthe dollar store varieties usually work better than the brand-name equivalent into a plastic container. Just get a chunk wet stick it to the outlet cover and cut out the details. Paint over the surface with the same color of the wall or use artists brushes to create a texture or design.
Painting switch plates with regular paint requires primer. In order to get the outlets and the outlet covers off the wall and to replace them we literally had to cut them off and chip away at the paint. As always when painting lots of thin coats are much better and more durable than one thick one.
Primer – For best results when painting non-metal plates we recommend using a primer paint such as Rustoleum Painters Touch Ultracover Primer to prep the plates firstIf youll be using a spray-painted color check the label for directions as a primer may not be necessary on certain plate. 1052016 Rather than trying to paint the electrical outlets and covers a better safer idea might be to use a fabric or paper to decoupage the outlet covers as others have suggested. Getting paint into an electrical mechanism can be dangerous and may interfere.
Even with the screw that holds the outlet cover to the wall removed the cover plate which should normally fall off the wall is still attached. If youre going for an industrial look in a NYC loft and have chosen gray electrical devices pair them with aluminum covers. I painted these switch plates with a coat of metal primer.
Painting the covers. Then carefully CLEAN the switches and outlets with a just damp towelette. Its a great way to use up any leftovers you may have from a room.
When you have the wall plate completely covered in paint finish off with long smooth brush strokes in the same direction. 12302014 How to paint outlet covers with regular paint. If you could find something that contains the red of your walls and the white of your outlets I think you would get a lovely and cohesive look.
11112012 Process and materials to clean paint from outlet and switch covers. How do you cover up old outlets. Covering your outlet receptacles and light switches is part of every paint project and if youre not careful you could be in for a shock.
That is why you need our universal Outlet and Switch Cover. Give the covers a light spray with the primer and wait until it dries completely. If you cant get the color you need in a plastic-bonding paint clean the plastic first then paint it with a good quality primer.
3122021 Never paint an outlet cover in place. Since painting doesnt work for the long term and is dangerous changing just the plate cover doesnt look nice and hiring an electrician is expensive the easiest and cheapest way to change an outlet from. 3232016 For those concerned about painting the outlets themselves as I am try ONLY painting the outlet covers.
Brush from one end of the cover to the other side. Jan 26 2016 – Paint plastic outlet and switch covers to match the walls by removing them. TIP Do not paint the actual switch or outlet.
Oct 13 2013 – Explore Kelli Domes board Painted outlet covers. Scratch the surface of the plastic with sandpaper and prime the plates. With our collection of patented plate and switch covers it is easy for homeowners designers and paint professionals to complete the look of any room.
Paint plastic outlet and switch covers to match the walls by removing them. My mom even ended up bending an old metal one. Even if youre someone with no artistic skills you can still paint your covers.
Take them off paint them and their screws the color you want and reinstall them. Here you can shop for decorative wall plates switch plates switch plate covers electric outlet covers and painted switch plate. If you dont cover them properly you will have a mess or damage the outlet receptacle.
9162020 Second since the outlet is made of plastic the paint doesnt stay on and often becomes scratched. Paint Shields provide paint protection for outlets and switches. Scratch the surface of the plastic with sandpaper and prime the plates.
Clean Dry Surface – Clean your plates with soap and water and be sure to dry completely. If you choose to use spray paint open a large cardboard box and cut off one side. Learn more about us here or.
Unless your walls or covers are white-white or the switch or outlet itself is very. You can clean them off one at a time or in batches. They look good with stainless steel switchplates and outlet covers.
Gray switches come in a wide variety of functions and shapes – from dimmers to toggles duplex cable inserts and are the best choice for more complex lighting installations. These covers are designed to help painters save time during the prep and clean-up stages. Then drop the plates in.
When the paint has dried you can finally start to paint the covers.
