If you’re in the middle of a major DIY, it can be tempting to paint your plug socket covers to match your room's look. They're often white and clinical-looking, which is from homely and can look plain ugly. The good news is you don't have to stick with the ones you have, and you can safely paint them for a quick update.
We spoke to experts for their tips and a step-by-step guide on getting the look you want whilst staying safe, plus alternative casing ideas. Once you have chosen the right electrical wall switches , embark on your interior overhaul (or this impactful household touch-up) with the reassurance of a safe job ahead. One of the main reasons people wish to paint their plug socket covers, either as part of a larger DIY or as an isolated job, is because they tend to stand out unless the wall they are on is of a neutral color .
This means the unpainted plug socket covers will draw attention away from the rest of your room’s design, highlighting them as the one part of the room you did not give maintenance to. ‘Painting plug socket covers can be a great way to blend them in with the wall’s color for a more cohesive and aesthetically pleasing look in the home,’ says Gregory Pittman, Director of Commercial Painting Services at Five Star Painting , a Neighborly Company. The technical term for cultivating a coherent space across your walls, floors, ceilings and other fixtures is known as ‘color drenching’ .
If carried out safely to include your sockets, it can .