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#7. Mirrored Glass Switchplates, Paintable Beveled Glass, Acrylic, Gray Glass, Frosted Glass and Accessories

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Acrylic Switch Plates
 
 
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How to install a glass switchplates without breaking it

So you need to replace the mirrored glass switchplates on the glass mirror in your bathroom or mirrored wall in your home? Well, it should be an easy accomplishment, but it’s a bit more difficult than you would imagine to “do it right”.
 
There are a few things to think about, and the first is that glass mirrored switch plates are flat on the back side, and not like standard wall plates, which are not. If you think you just need to get out the screwdriver, and away you go, don’t hold your breath, as it’s not that easy.
 
There are two ways to attach this to your receptacles and you will see diagrams of both ways to do this, so choose which one is the best for your situation. In the first figure we are going to use a duplex receptacle. Some have two screws and some only have one screw, but all the switches and receptacles work with the same method.  Please follow these directions and your glass switchplates installation will be a breeze.
 
Figure 1 – With use of an Acrylic Gasket
glass switchplates when using acrylic gasket
 
Figure 2- With use of Plastic shims
glass switchplates when using plastic shims
  1. Let’s start by turning off the electric to that switch or outlet, and removing the existing plate from the wall, and unscrew the electrical receptacle with the mounting screws. Then carefully pull the receptacle out of the box to give yourself some room to make the following adjustments below in section 2 to section 7, but make sure the power is off to that receptacle before you start pulling it out of the box.
  2. Check to make sure that the facing surface of the conduit box fixture in the wall is flush with the wall, and secure that glass plate to the fixture.
  3. If the box in the wall is recessed, you must install the screw spacer (Steps 4-7). Otherwise by tightening the screws, you will pull the glass plate into the box in the wall, and this will cause it to crack or break.
  4. Measure the recessed distance from the front wall surface to the conduit box flange.
  5. Cut the plastic screw spacer at the measured length and install on the top and bottom mounting screws behind the flanges of the electrical fixture. (See the illustration above).
  6. Now with the spacers attached, then place the electrical fixture back in the conduit box in the wall and affix it to the conduit box. You might want to put a piece of electrical tape over the heads of the conduit box mounting screws, as they could be resting on the back side of the glass switch plate, and might take the reflective paint off the back if they are touching too hard.
  7. Hold the glass plate up to the electrical fixture and check to make sure the fixture is fitting flush against to back of the glass switchplate. If it is not, the glass switchplate may bend in and break when you tighten it to the electrical fixture.
  8. Remember that the glass switchplate is flat on the back side unlike a normal switch plate which has a concaved back, and the receptacle may no come all the way out to the front of the glass switchplate, and this is normal, as the glass in beveled for easy access to the plug or switch.
  9. If the glass switch plate does not bump up against the wall because your box in the wall me be out too far, you may need an inexpensive  acrylic spacer plate that takes up the distance between the wall and the back of the glass switch plate.
  10. This may all sound complicated, but it’s really not, so take you time and your glass switchplates will look great for years to come.
  11. You may also want to choose any of the  mirrored accessories for your project for that special touch.

Please follow in the instructions on "How to install glass switchplates correctly", and you will be a happy customer.

 

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Real Glass Mirrored Switchplates See details
Real Glass Mirrored Switchplates
Real Glass Switchplates in High-Gloss Mirrored Glass. Available in 32 configurations. All our glass switch plates are referred to as a mid-sized part. They are a bit larger than the standard size, but not over-sized. All Mirrored Glass switchplates include screws. For switchplate sizing, please click here.
 
Our price: $9.87

Gray Mirrored Switchplates See details
Gray Mirrored Switchplates

Gray Mirrored Glass Light Switchplates

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Frosted Switchplates See details
Frosted Switchplates
We've all seen Frost on a Window, right? Well, that's what these frosted glass switchplates look like. They are really different and very attractive.   Like all glass, they do have a slight greenish tint on the sides, and this usually is never a problem, but we needed to let our customers know exactly what they are getting.
 
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Paintable Beveled Clear Glass See details
Paintable Beveled Clear Glass

Beveled Paintable Clear Glass Switchplates in many configurations for your glass splashes or anywhere in your home. Do-it-yourself in your own colors and textures.

Our price: $10.87

Acrylic Mirrored Switch Plates See details
Acrylic Mirrored Switch Plates

Acrylic Mirrored Light Switchplates in 34 configurations.

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Jewel Tone Glass See details
Jewel Tone Glass
The color is deep within the wallplate.  Each plate is custom finished and has the luminous appearance of a rare gem. These wall plates are truly exquisite. If you need that perfect compliment to your glass backsplash or countertop, or for any room that needs that special sparkle, please check out these new colored glass switchplates in the Susan Goldstick Jewel Tone colors. These are real glass and custom made to order. Just like gems made by Mother Nature, no two are exactly alike.

The color of the Jeweled tone glass collection may not be an exact color match as in our color chart.  All computers may be set to differect color resolutions, and mail order catalogs have the same problem as Internet shoppers.  We would suggest that you order one to make sure the color finish will work for your decor.  We may asked you to approve the finish by sending you one plate as a sample, as some of the finishes were very hard to photograph the exact color match in the color chart on line.  Sorry, but there are no refunds or exchanges once the order is confirmed  with these custom finished Jeweled Tone glass switchplates.

Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery of this custom finished product, as they are all made to order one at a time.

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Socketops in 13 Finishes See details
Socketops in 13 Finishes
Stainless Steel is back in stock with a total new design.  Out of stock in Decora receptacles in Mirrored Chrome.  Back in stock as soon as possible but no exact date as yet.
 
Now you can cover your ugly white and cream receptacles and switches and have your Duplex receptacles (Set of two), Rocker switches, Decora Receptacles, and GFCI receptacles in 13 finishes with our "Socketops Peel and Stick" laminate finishes. Our exclusive "Socketops" laminate peel and stick will compliment your switchplate covers, or in some cases even match our switchplate covers at www.arnev.com. These are completely safe, and available in 4 configurations to dress up your receptacles instead of swapping them out for different colors, which is most cases is very limited to brown, black, and gray. 
 
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