What materials/how do I build a small frame around opening so outlet cover will protect inside electrical plug?
2007-11-12 02:28:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
fill with drywall "mud" to fit
2007-11-12 02:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mark your box from the outside. You are going to make your cut from the outside, the vinyl side. Borrow the sawzall from work and make sure you have a blade with fine teeth, it you don't go buy one. Make sure the back of the cut area is clear. Drill a hole inside the marked box, if I'm really trying to keep the cut neat then I drill two holes at opposite corners so all I'm doing are straight cuts. Make your cuts keeping the sawzall tight against the vinyl. The fine teeth will prevent gross ragged edges from forming on the vinyl. Vinyl siding is very difficult to cut with a box knife. Your electrical box should have a cover so any edges you don't like will be covered, and your probaply going to seal the edges around the box. Also remember that there is usually some insulation under the vinyl that actually gives you some backing during your cut. A jigsaw works just as well. And the pros use an electric miter saw when they install the siding, they don't even cut the vinyl by hand any more.
2016-03-22 16:09:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Electrical outlet hole in wall is "pinch" too big for cover.?
What materials/how do I build a small frame around opening so outlet cover will protect inside electrical plug?
2015-08-07 02:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oversized Receptacle Covers
2016-10-17 01:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define "PINCH"???
Is the BOX stabilized to a stud?
Have you attempted oversized receptacle/switch plates?
With all due respect; the COVER isn't designed to "protect" the "Plug". It's design; beyond aesthetics, is to "protect" the Operator.
Steven Wolf
2007-11-12 02:35:18 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy an oversize cover at Home Depot type store...they have them in a couple of different oversize dimensions for some.
2007-11-12 03:30:03 · answer #6 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy an oversized cover.
Be Blessed!
2007-11-12 04:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by ramzee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take some adhesive screen drywall tape and stick on the hole. Mud it sand it, repeat if nessesary. Your face plate screws into the socket itself so it;s gonna be protected regardless.
2007-11-12 12:05:09 · answer #8 · answered by chris j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sheetrock / Drywall. Along with some DAP drywall putty.
2007-11-12 02:31:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an oversize cover. Lowes is horrible they are not willing to order you anything.
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2007-11-12 04:15:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a bigger cover from Lowes. I just painted my daughters room an discovered the same thing! I got it yesturday. And if they dont have one in stock, they will order one for you. Goood luck!
2007-11-12 02:32:05 · answer #11 · answered by RyannMay 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋