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Default Volex flat plate sockets/switches


I'd go for flat plate, provided the tiling is done well. Bumpy unevenly laid
tiles would look horrible with flat plate.

Christian.



I agree they would look better but after reading the instructions and
some posts on the screwfix forum, I am a bit concerned about how easy
they are to fit.

One leccy said 'Lugs on the boxes need to be below the plaster
considerably or the fittings do not sit flush. In my opinion, they
look unfinished and really tacky.

i do always fit 35mm boxes just below the surface from now on though,
just incase they decide at the last minute that they want them. But
touch wood, just one mad lady wanted them so far'

I read the fitting instuctions from the site and they do state boxes
must be mounted 5mm below the wall surface.

This might be a bit of a work up would it not?

Perhaps safer just to go with the vloex ones but not the flat plate
ones?