The Flare Journal

Switch surrounds

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Flare Studio illustration: how to fit a plaster switch surround

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How to Fit a Plaster Switch Surround, Step by Step

Check the surround against the plate, dry fit it, mark the position, bond it to the wall with a suitable adhesive, clean off the excess, fill any gap...

By Gregory TireCraft and materials
Flare illustration of a flat switch plate beside a plaster switch surround with width measurements

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Do Plaster Switch Surrounds Fit Modern Flat Plates?

A plaster switch surround frames the existing plate, so it works with most UK switches, including modern flat ones, as long as the opening is larger than the...

By Gregory TireCraft and materials

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