What's the best way to install a telephone wall plate? I know that I can run the phone line through the wall but should the wall plate simply be screwed into the drywall or should I buy a base (such as the kind that are used for light switches) to attach it to? It's a standard wall plate with two screws. Thank you.
2007-01-10 08:07:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You can attach the plate directly to the dry wall. You will need two appropriate size wood screws (the screws that came with the plate won't work). You don't need anchors at this time. If the screws ever pull out, you can add anchors then. Run your wire through the plate before attaching it to the wall.
I'm assuming you mean wall plate and not "wall jack."
2007-01-10 08:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several ways to do what you are wanting to do. First you need to evaluate the type of 'abuse' this wall socket will take. In other words, will the line be plugged and unplugged constantly or is in an area where the wire will be pulled on, tripped over or any other stress put on the plate mounting.
If you feel that it's in a relatively safe location, then you can just use the two mounting screws to screw the face place to the wall. This will hold as long as it's not stressed to much.
There are some boxes that are designed for a bit more stressful location that uses small arms on the screws that 'pinch' the sheetrock between it and the face place. These are a bit stronger and require only a bit more acurate cuting of the sheet rock. I use this type almost exclusively. Lowes carry them for $2 and they are called 'Single Gang Nonmetallic Old Work Wiring Box. You can try the link below to see if that get's you want you want to see. If not.. just search Lowes website.
If you fee that you need a stronger support, then go for the full supporting junction box but you'll have to install it next to a stud and have a hole large enough to insert the box and secure it in place. This could develop into a larger job that includes replacing sections of sheetrock and 'mudding' it in.
Good luck and I hope this helps!
2007-01-10 16:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by wrkey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This would be a lot easier for you if you just bought a telephone transmitter. You find a phone jack and plug this thing into it. Then you take the base and plug it into any AC outlet. The phone will just plug into that. No cutting, no wall plates and you'll be done in a couple of minutes. $25 and you're done.
2007-01-10 16:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Screw it into the drywall, if you keep pulling it out you might need some anger management
2007-01-10 16:41:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋