tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post5975125387395902987..comments2024-03-27T03:11:58.288-04:00Comments on Kitchen and Residential Design: Reader question: How do I handle switch plate and outlet covers on glass tile?Paul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-84620915940033368482010-08-05T22:58:09.894-04:002010-08-05T22:58:09.894-04:00My pleasure Raina, I thought you'd skipped tow...My pleasure Raina, I thought you'd skipped town by now.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-77452254107770631642010-08-05T22:48:11.233-04:002010-08-05T22:48:11.233-04:00This post has just been bookmarked. Thanks so muc...This post has just been bookmarked. Thanks so much for the info and links, Paul!Raina Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095323923070587294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-5447165957879210372010-08-04T22:28:21.528-04:002010-08-04T22:28:21.528-04:00Chuck! I cover some of that in my follow up post t...Chuck! I cover some of that in my follow up post tomorrow. I had no idea that there was this kind of interest in switch plates out there. As somebody who has one foot in the UK, how on earth do people deal with the ungainly electrical connections on that side of the Atlantic?Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-9762727557539739242010-08-04T20:15:38.534-04:002010-08-04T20:15:38.534-04:00Hi Paul,
There are now Screwless Snap-On Wallplat...Hi Paul,<br /><br />There are now Screwless Snap-On Wallplates for Switches and Outlets available from mfrs like Lutron. It mounts using supplied alignment plate with positioning pins to ensure perfect alignment on devices.Chuck Wheelockhttp://www.johnnygrey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-24398218032124422562010-08-04T16:18:22.578-04:002010-08-04T16:18:22.578-04:00Brenda and Spacial: Thanks!
Rachele: The manufact...Brenda and Spacial: Thanks!<br /><br />Rachele: The manufacturer of the hidden in plain sight outlets is Bocci. They're Canadian actually and I wrote about them in December '08. A lifetime ago. Here's the post: http://www.kitchenandresidentialdesign.com/2008/12/outlet-covers-we-dont-need-no-stinkin.html<br /><br />I don't think that Bocci's system works with anything but drywall.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-22286129252553107332010-08-04T12:55:28.259-04:002010-08-04T12:55:28.259-04:00I never knew plugmold could be a code issue. I us...I never knew plugmold could be a code issue. I used it happily in four different states so far. The electricians don't like the contorted angles for installation, but they haven't played the "code card" on me yet. :)<br /><br />In addition to plugmold, or being otherwise creative to place outlets in unobtrusive places, then I go with the beautiful switchplate approach.<br /><br />You once had a post about a (European?) product that was the outlet only, flush to the wall, no cover needed. What was that and would it work under/flush with glass? (can one neatly cut a round hole in glass tiles?)Rachelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12894304450233199345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-41794941731146829942010-08-04T12:24:00.792-04:002010-08-04T12:24:00.792-04:00Plug mold and under-cabinet (less deep) switchesPlug mold and under-cabinet (less deep) switchesSpacial Adaptation, Inc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07187405262052954100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-17222665994929569442010-08-04T12:18:24.186-04:002010-08-04T12:18:24.186-04:00Paul, you are welcome. I neglected to mention I h...Paul, you are welcome. I neglected to mention I have also been known to paint the switch and the plug outlet plus the age of computers with the help of a photo editing program as made it much easier to transfer an exact design to a cover. :)<br />-Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-35666876057479435792010-08-04T11:51:23.217-04:002010-08-04T11:51:23.217-04:00Brenda: Thanks for the tip!
Kelly: Thanks for the...Brenda: Thanks for the tip!<br /><br />Kelly: Thanks for the referral I left Lutron off my list of ideas in my haste. I have a follow up with a couple of new ideas coming up tomorrow.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-45112866378503323272010-08-04T11:42:10.865-04:002010-08-04T11:42:10.865-04:00Good post,Paul. I hadn't seen the Forbes and L...Good post,Paul. I hadn't seen the Forbes and Lomax -- thanks for that tip. Thinking out loud, I wonder then how precise one would have to cut the glass tile for it to look good behind the plate cover? Because you and I know that area isn't always cut nice and pretty!<br /><br />Lutron also has a limited set of custom colors if all your receptacle outlets are Decora. The line is called Claro (and it has screwless cover plates. Takes a bit of fiddling to install, but not too bad. :)Kelly at Kitchen Synchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222988371455223006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-75715491785357540332010-08-04T11:15:59.900-04:002010-08-04T11:15:59.900-04:00I have used the clear covers that you feature and ...I have used the clear covers that you feature and they do work well however on occasion to create a coordinate; I have just purchased a cheap plastic one, primed it, used craft paint for the design and/or used a faux painting technique, then sealed it with a clear acrylic finish. The latter step often being the most crucial to acquire the correct match. ie: Matte, Semi-Gloss, or High Gloss Finish. <br />-Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-17679175229794486972010-08-04T10:07:33.650-04:002010-08-04T10:07:33.650-04:00Good plans, just be sure the electrical code in yo...Good plans, just be sure the electrical code in your area will allow and outlet to be placed along the underside of a wall cabinet. So don't care, some actively discourage it. Any discussion of where to put an outlet has to involve an electrician. Sorry to be the party pooper here.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-34285468986211838242010-08-04T10:00:38.364-04:002010-08-04T10:00:38.364-04:00How about avoid the switch plate altogether? If th...How about avoid the switch plate altogether? If there is a cabinet above, you could use plugmold strips mounted on the bottom. This may not be so practical for things you have plugged in all the time (like a coffee maker) as you would see the dangling cord, but in places where you simply need an outlet for code purposes, why not?<br /><br />Not a help on glass switchplates, but--I have also been advised that placing any switch plate as close to the countertop as allowed, and in a horizontal rather than vertical orientation, should make it less obvious. Put a canister in front of it, you won't even know it's there!havocamongtheflowershttp://www.havocamongtheflowers.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-55047396085458644752010-08-04T09:48:19.673-04:002010-08-04T09:48:19.673-04:00Great suggestion Howard, thanks!Great suggestion Howard, thanks!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-86524314070329062802010-08-04T09:42:35.202-04:002010-08-04T09:42:35.202-04:00In the Denver area, there's an artist who cust...In the Denver area, there's an artist who custom paints switchplates to match the background: http://www.takenforgranite.com/<br /><br />We found a great copper-colored glass tile for our backsplash, and had him paint the switchplates. He warned us up front that it would not be a perfect match with the glass because of the difference in materials. We're very happy with the outcome.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524058366405204999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-60586699286322394852010-08-04T09:30:47.012-04:002010-08-04T09:30:47.012-04:00Thanks Sharon. The Public Enemy #1 I had in my min...Thanks Sharon. The <i>Public Enemy #1</i> I had in my mind was very different from the version that ended up here. The day was getting away from me and Photoshop wanted to argue so I settled with that. Thanks!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-63828999839157833532010-08-04T09:18:55.681-04:002010-08-04T09:18:55.681-04:00LOVE your Public Enemy #1! Excellent guidance.LOVE your Public Enemy #1! Excellent guidance.Sharon Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374987332093426718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-31074224031781638502010-08-04T08:33:11.130-04:002010-08-04T08:33:11.130-04:00Jeff: I've never heard of Trufig. Do you have ...Jeff: I've never heard of Trufig. Do you have a press kit you could send me? e-mail it to p.anater@gmail.com. Thanks!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-33877606241651566312010-08-04T08:21:14.139-04:002010-08-04T08:21:14.139-04:00There is now a solid surface option for the TRUFIG...There is now a solid surface option for the TRUFIG flush mount system. www.turfing.comJeff Mitchellhttp://www.trufig.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-48037814825431204892010-08-04T07:14:28.861-04:002010-08-04T07:14:28.861-04:00Switch Hits has a series of them in slate and lime...Switch Hits has a series of them in slate and limestone and they start at around $15. I agree, they're pretty slick.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-84531533026768395642010-08-04T06:57:21.813-04:002010-08-04T06:57:21.813-04:00that stone cover is fabulous!that stone cover is fabulous!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124636214096825169noreply@blogger.com